Chic pinkish reds are finding their way into home fashion, and Phifer’s new Designed Fabrics Living Color collection follows suit with livable indoor/outdoor palettes that use these colors on bold scales. Botanically inspired florals, stripes, and stylized geometrics provide substance, anchoring this upscale palette’s theme. Energetic azalea pairs easily with soft shades of fig and coral, earthy greens, and creamy neutrals, keeping the Living Color collection fun, fresh, and slightly feminine.

Phifer’s Designed Fabrics—which include plush, 100% recyclable GeoBella®cushion fabrics and sleek, sling-ready Phifertex®outdoor fabrics— are perfect choices for creating outdoor furniture that feels welcoming and stylish. The GeoBella…

According to Napoleon Gourmet Grills, today’s barbecues are much more than just cooking racks over a fire. A high-quality grill—with some features that make more experimentation with different cooking methods and styles possible and others that help make life easier and complement the backyard oasis where people escape from the daily grind—is an investment in a home.

Stephen Schroeter, senior vice president of Napoleon, says, “The versatility of today’s grills makes them vital tools for your culinary adventure. The innovations and features in new grills hitting the market this year build on making your barbecue an extension of your…

Agio-USA recently named Douglas J. DeFouw as senior vice president, product design. Bob Gaylord, president, Agio-USA, explains, “This promotion is a testament to Doug’s tireless work, keen eye, and design instincts with Agio over the past decade. It greatly pleases me that this key position was filled from within our own ranks.”

DeFouw came to Agio-USA in 2004 and has led some of the brand’s most successful design endeavors. He has manned Agio’s gas-firepit projects, stone-top tables, and several of Agio’s most successful high-end dining and deep seating collections. DeFouw has also led teams on some of Agio’s most…

Treasure Garden, award-winning manufacturer of outdoor umbrellas, shade, and accessory products, has introduced a new replacementcanopy program, offered to retailers within its dealer network. The umbrella replacement canopies that fall within the Treasure Garden CARE program are available in three sizes: 7.5, 9, and 11 feet. All units within the expanded program include an attractive and easily merchandised packaging design.

Jeff B. Dorough, vice president of sales and marketing for Treasure Garden, says, “We are now able to provide an even larger program to create excitement at retail via addon sales. With the expansion of this program, retailers now…

The Big Green Egg Company unveiled its MiniMax EGG at HPBExpo in March. Destined to become a popular backyard staple and an invaluable culinary tool for restaurants, MiniMax was designed with the same height as a Mini, yet it has all the volume capabilities of a small EGG. The MiniMax EGG is also the ultimate portable solution for picnics, tailgating, vacations, boating, and campfire meals.

With a compact size that makes it perfect as a tableside cooker at your garden party or for grilling on balconies for an intimate dinner for two, the MiniMax EGG is sure to deliver…

RH Peterson Company, a leading manufacturer of premium gas grills, gas fire products, and outdoor fire features, has promoted Robert Dischner to the position of senior vice president. A 35-year industry veteran, Dischner joined the company in 2012.

Leslie Bortz, president, states, “Bob has made a tremendous impact in his brief time here. His unique product-development, marketing, and management expertise have been instrumental in the growth of our company. Our customers, sales representatives, and employees look to Bob as a trusted and respected partner and advisor. He’s a wonderful asset to our team.”

Since joining RH Peterson, Dischner…

The product-development team at Hearth & Home Technologies (H&HT) has been busy developing a wide array of new products that are guaranteed to heat up the marketplace. H&HT’s SimpliFire™brand, the leading provider of premium electric fireplaces, has made significant additions to its product line.

SimpliFire now offers electric fireplaces in styles that differentiate every room for every occasion, including chic, contemporary wall-hung fireplaces; traditional built-in fireplaces; and rich wood-cabinet fireplaces. In addition, SimpliFire has enhanced all models with new technologies that provide a more realistic flame experience and intensity controls, making it possible for homeowners to set flame brightness…

Homecrest Outdoor Living recently hired Michael Mettendorf as vice president of global sales. Mettendorf has more than 25 years’ experience in consumer- product sales, with 10 years spent in the casual-furniture industry. From 2005 though 2012, he was the general manager/vice president of sales and marketing for New River Casual Furniture, starting and building its North American operations. In addition, Mettendorf has been in senior sales/marketing leadership roles with Terra Flame Home, Surya, Fox River Mills, Daka Designs, and Sara Lee Corp.

Mettendorf brings the company a strong appreciation for the Homecrest brand (made in the United States), in…