GURNEE, IL – Chimney King showed off its hand hammered copper ‘Cornice Pan’® and a La Mons chimney shroud with a zinc sheriffs badge during the DIY Network TV show Yardcore. It was the 13th show of the third season, and Derek Lidstrom, president, Chimney King LLC, said show organizers praised it as one of the “neatest design pieces” they had yet encountered.

Meanwhile, the Mansion Section of a recent Wall Street Journal featured a sampling of chimney caps that made “architectural statements while keeping the rain—and the squirrels—out of the house.”

Praising chimney caps as the “work…

SOCHI, RUS - Modern Flames’ award winning Ambiance CLX was selected and featured on the elaborate set of the NBC 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. 

Designers from a New York-based firm that specializes in television set backgrounds specifically chose Modern Flames’ Ambiance model AL100CLX, a 100-inch electric fireplace, to appear on Bob Costas’ set. The face of the fireplace, originally a smooth, shiny black, was customized to deter reflection cast by camera lighting.

The vibrant orange, naturalistic flame, which comes standard in the model, was kept the same and uses unique, energy-efficient LED technology to give it…

TUSCALOOSA, AL - With chic, pinky reds finding their way into home fashion, Phifer’s new Designed Fabrics Living Color collection follows suit with livable indoor/outdoor palettes using these colors in bold scales.

Botanically-inspired florals, stripes, and stylized geometrics provide substance, anchoring this upscale palette theme. Energetic azalea pairs with soft shades of fig and coral, earthy greens and creamy neutrals in the Alabama-based company’s Living Color collection.

Phifer’s Designed Fabrics, plush, 100% recyclable GeoBella® Cushion Fabrics, and sling Phifertex® Outdoor Fabrics are part of a vast grouping of indoor/outdoor performance fabrics made of 100% olefin yarns…

GARDENA, CA – Members of the Infratech Digital Marketing Team at Calif-based Infratech have retooled the company Web site, giving users an opportunity to explore expanded information about the company’s many products.

As makers of stylish heating systems, the company now has a Web site that matches the beauty of its products. An extensive photo gallery features gorgeous installations on architectural homes (see example on left) and commercial properties.

“Infratech has been a pioneer and leader in infrared technology for more than 50 years,” enthuses John A. Mazzotta, president of Infratech. “We offer a wide range of products…

FORT LEE, NJ - From March 3-21, New Jersey-based Couristan’s entire array of handmade and power-loomed area rugs will be available at their lowest dealer pricing of the year as part of the Winter 2014 Savings Event Program. Enhanced with fresh new designs in all categories, the assortment showcases a wide range of high-end fashions in a variety of price points ideal for today’s cost-conscious consumers.

Giving added value to this savings event, sales packages provide additional discounts for bulk purchases. Dealers can take advantage of the discounts to revitalize the look of their showroom with hot design trends,…

HAMILTON, MT - The fireplace has evolved, and craftsmen in the 14,000-sq-ft Ironhaus shop have kept pace with a blend of tradition and innovation.

“The fireplace is no longer just a source of heat, or a boring box for optimal heating in the winter,” says Tim Campbell, owner and lead designer, Ironhaus. “How and when we use it, as well as the materials we use in its construction, have changed. Though traditional style fireplaces are still popular, homeowners look for ways to update their old black box.”

Campbell still operates from his shop in the Bitterroot Valley of…

SYDNEY - Bromic Heating launched its much anticipated Tungsten Smart-HeatTM Portable this month. The portable gas heating unit features a new look that moves beyond the mushroom style that has dominated this category of heater.

The Tungsten Smart-HeatTM Portable boasts a contemporary design with an anti-tilt structure, built-in wheels, a tilting head, and adjustable heat controls that add up to one of the most versatile and user friendly portable heaters available.

“The Tungsten Smart-Heat Portable was born out of a desire to develop a market changing portable heating solution that combines modern aesthetics with revolutionary technical advancements,” Bromic Heating’s…

Laurie Bell, Fashion for Outdoor Rooms, and Scene Weaver introduced their latest collections of luxury indoor/outdoor soft accessory lines at the January 2014 Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market®. The spring 2014 color ways introduced at the Atlanta market included aquamarine, navy, and poppy.

Within aquamarine spring 2014, fresh aqua blue (with chartreuse accents) is incorporated into multiple floral and geometric patterns. The navy spring 2014 collection highlights the crisp contrast of navy and white through chevrons, stripes, and geometrics. In poppy spring 2014, a bold coral-red (poppy) is paired with fresh white and the complementary aqua for…