CARLSTADT, N.J., Dec. 5, 2013 – Designers take heed. Pantone, an X-Rite company, has named PANTONE® 18-3224 Radiant Orchid as its color of the year for 2014.

“While the 2013 color of the year, PANTONE 17-5641 Emerald, served as a symbol of growth, renewal and prosperity, Radiant Orchid reaches across the color wheel to intrigue the eye and spark the imagination,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “An invitation to innovation, Radiant Orchid encourages expanded creativity and originality, which is increasingly valued in today’s society.”

Calling it a captivating, magical, and enigmatic purple, Eiseman gushed:…

COLUMBUS, OH - Mark Hawkins, president and owner of Sand Hill Wholesale & Mfg Inc, has completed the purchase of the 26,000-sq-ft facility where Sand Hill Wholesale is currently operating.

The decision to purchase was made after considering the benefits of ownership versus leasing. Full ownership will allow Sand Hill Wholesale much greater flexibility to respond to growth needs, and the freedom to change the facility as needed for improved operations.

Hawkins feels that this move positions Sand Hill Wholesale for greater stability in today’s competitive marketplace. Sand Hill Wholesale is the oldest national distributor of fireplace, wood…

MIAMI - TUUCI, the Miami-based designer and manufacturer of innovative shade products, has won a “Best of the Year” award from Interior Design Magazine in the outdoor accessories category for its Plantation MAX Dual Cantilever Classic™. The annual competition relies heavily on the opinions of interior designers and architects, with online voting to select finalists and a jury of design leaders that selects the winners.

TUUCI’s Plantation MAX Dual Cantilever Classic won the award in recognition of how it combines art with engineering to provide a generously proportioned shade for two unique outdoor living areas beneath one parasol unit. With…

Brown Jordan recently debuted its design partnership with prominent designerMichael S. Smith of Los Angeles, California. Known for a refined aesthetic that blends European classicism and U.S. modernism, Smith has won accolades for interiors and home furnishings alike, earning the praise of his high-profile clients, as well as numerous industry awards.

“Michael’s first collections for Brown Jordan will provide a clear vision of our continued commitment to crafting the world’s finest furniture,” Chris Carmicle, president of Brown Jordan Company, explains. “Our collaboration with Michael reinforces our history of producing sophisticated design at the top of the line of the…

Treasure Garden (Baldwin Park, California) was honored during the recent Chicago International Casual Furniture& AccessoriesMarket™ as the recipient of the 2013 Manufacturer LeadershipAward in the Shade Products category. Presented by the International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA), this distinguished award from the outdoor industry recognizedTreasure Garden for the fourth consecutive year (and the 10th time, overall) for manufacturing excellence.

Margaret Chang, COO, says, “Treasure Garden is honored to be recognized once again by the outdoor retail membership within ICFA for leadership in manufacturing. The desire to provide products and services of the highest quality is what motivates our entire organization.The…

Twin-Star International, manufacturer of high quality furniture, thermoelectric wine coolers, and electric heaters, has added two new members to its sales team. Ron Heidt is now the national director of sales and new construction, reporting to ChrisHarley, vice president of Luxe BathWorks. Shauna Thompson is the new national senior account manager, handling mass Canadian accounts and reporting to Peter Ormond, director of Canadian business.

“As our sales continue to increase and our market share continues to grow, it was imperative that we fill these two key positions with highly qualified and experienced personnel,” Robert Cohen, president and CEO of…

Brown Jordan has joined forces with EcoSmart Fire, the industry leader in bioethanol-fueled fireplaces, in a strategic licensing partnership to create Brown Jordan Fires. This partnership pairs EcoSmart Fire’s innovative and clean-burning fire design solutions with Brown Jordan’s timeless collection of casual furniture to create a lasting line of products to complement existing and our hope that Brown Jordan Fires will be the catalyst that inspires family, friends, and neighbors to gather around for generations to come.”

NorthCape International has chosen Jerry Montini as its Sales Representative of the Year. Montini is an independent manufacturer’s representative who has been representingNorthCape for almost 10 years, and he was recognized for his outstanding performance in achievement of sales goals, excellence in customer service, and supporting NorthCape’s sales/marketing strategies. Montini’s territory includes Delaware,Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Virginia, and Southern New Jersey.

When Montini was 20, he opened a casual-furniture store and became one of NorthCape’s original dealers. After selling his business, Montini became a sales representative for NorthCape. “I’ve witnessed the growth of NorthCape’s resin-wicker line, from the original Darby…