FT LAUDERDALE, FL - CASTELLE, award-winning designer and manufacturer of handcrafted luxury furnishings, recently unveiled during the Fall 2016 High Point Market the first in its showroom redesigns. As the next phase in CASTELLE’s brand strengthening initiative, showrooms in High Point, Atlanta and Chicago will be reconfigured and designed to highlight the collections as well as luxury outdoor living.

In the Castelle High Point Showroom, designers Debbie Berge and Kristin Alber of FOUND by DB took the total re-design to the next level.  The design team has been tapped for all CASTELLE showroom revamps.

“The look and on-trend feel…

Nature converted into modern outdoor living. Following rural cues from hand crafted willow and hazel fencing, modern materials are combined to create an up to date, resilient twist on rustic seating. Aluminium and man-made fibres are cleverly interwoven to create a beautifully tactile seating group at home in any surrounding.
Conceived by noted Danish designer Henrik Pedersen, Grand Weave makes a statement equal to its name.

Accustomed to designing product for international markets Henrik carefully selected the oversize, tactile man-made fibres to be stylishly woven around the beautiful aluminium frame to make a deliberately bold statement. Henrik Says…

NEW ORLEANS - Soundcast, an award-winning manufacturer of high performance wireless audio systems, is debuting their latest premium personal audio unit, the VG1. A Bluetooth speaker engineered for high definition portable sound, the VG1 boasts superb quality throughout including shock absorbing and waterproofing, striking the perfect balance for indoor and outdoor listening enjoyment. The VG1 makes its debut on Wednesday, November 2nd, at the International Pool, Spa and Patio Expo in New Orleans, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

Crafted with premium 2” aluminum drivers which include powerful neodymium magnets, a rear-firing weighted bass radiator and digital sound processing,…

FORT LEE, NJ – October 24, 2016 – Couristan Inc, a manufacturer of fine, quality area rugs, residential broadloom and custom contract·hospitality carpeting, announced this week, as part of its long-term growth plan for its area rug division, the appointment of Mark Ferullo as its incoming vice president of National Accounts. 

As an industry veteran with over 20 years of experience in the home furnishings and area rug industries, Ferullo will lead and execute Couristan’s exploration and strategic development of new business opportunities within the national accounts segment.

Ron Couri, who serves as president and CEO of Couristan,…

CLERMONT, FL - The Oasis Rolling Base is a high quality mobile umbrella base with a patented design that allows unmatched mobility. Simply use the lever to engage the wheel assembly’s to relocate the shaded oasis with little to no effort. 

Shade where you want it. Relax; With the Oasis Rolling Based, there is no need to strain or tip the umbrella to move it. This modern umbrella base moves with the umbrella fully open Made and engineered in Germany. Attention to detail and high quality materials sets this rolling umbrella base apart from the rest.

Superior stability,…

CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA - R.H. Peterson Co, manufacturer of Real Fyre® Gas Logs, Fire Magic® Premium Grills, American Fyre Designs® and American Outdoor Grills®, has promoted Dominque Seim to assistant vice president. “Dominque is young, energetic and bright; he is in position to bring our manufacturing processes to a higher level”, said Jon Bridgwater, executive vice president.

In 2004, Dominque, joined R.H. Peterson Co., coming on board as a Master Scheduler.  He quickly rose to several supervisory and management positions, including Production Control Supervisor, Director of Production/ Inventory Control and Senior Managing Director.  His focus has been to…

BALDWIN PARK, CA - Treasure Garden announces that for the thirteenth time, seventh in a row, it has been recognized by the ICFA retailer membership with the Manufacturer Leadership Award in the Shade Category.  Presented during the 2016 Casual Market Chicago, the award recognized the products, people and production efforts of Treasure Garden for overall manufacturing and customer service excellence.

“Our team has consistently been singled out with this award as a leader in the shade category based on the high quality of our manufacturing and customer service efforts,” said Margaret Chang, president, Treasure Garden. “We are always thrilled to…

WALLINGFORD, CT - Kitchens serve as not only a place to prepare meals, but also as a main gathering space in the home. As it is said, the kitchen is the heart of the home, and that ideal shouldn’t be sacrificed when entertaining outdoors.

In urban areas specifically, outdoor spaces are highly coveted and scarce. Nevertheless, homeowners are increasingly interested in designing outdoor spaces that maximize the footprint of the area. In fact, a recent survey from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) shows that 69 percent of firms have reported an increase in requests for exterior living rooms.