Tag: Interior Design Business

Cosentino, Excellence in Stone!

Founded in 1940 by husband and wife team Eduardo and Eduarda Cosentino, The Cosentino group carries a rich history of excellence in stone. The current owners of Cosentino are children of Eduardo and Eduarda. Through the decades, the innovative family business has completely changed the world of stone surfaces through their investment in research and development. Cosentino introduced Silestone to the world in 1990, and the innovation continued from there. The company now has ECO by Cosentino which is a recycled surface, SENSA which is granite with unique anti-stain protection, and now Dekton which is an ultra-compact surface that aims to revolutionize the world of both design and architecture.

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Their commitment to the environment is evident in many of these specially created surfaces and also in their manufacturing processes. Cosentino encourages the target of zero waste at their facilities and has implemented many measures protect the atmosphere, such as the minimization of dust emissions and the filtration of Volatile Organic Compounds through thermal oxidation. Through efficient extraction and adhering to the reduce, reuse, and recycle model, the company is able to use 95% of the stone extracted from their quarries, with the remaining stone going into aggregate, making their stone use close to 100%. Cosentino takes great pride in their commitment to the environment and is careful to restore quarries and tips to ensure recovery of the environment and landscape. They do this through minimizing tips, controlling natural erosion, slope stabilization, and establishing green ground cover of species native to the area.

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The lovely Patty Dominguez of Cosentino

Thank you Cosentino for your commitment to the environment! And a very special thank you for Sponsoring our 2015 BOLD Summit!

Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens

Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens is the leading manufacturer of luxury stainless steel cabinets. Manufactured entirely in the United States, they offer a comprehensive line of stainless steel outdoor cabinets to elevate your outdoor living areas. With a weather resistant powder coat which keeps them practically maintenance free, even in harsh climates,  Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens is well known to be the highest quality outdoor kitchen cabinets available.

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Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens

 

Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens expertly marries refined style to unrivaled quality and functionality. Their cabinets will elegantly compliment any outdoor layout and aesthetic with over 400 different choices in stainless steel cabinet sizes and a beautiful array of exclusive designer powder coat finishes, which were specifically chosen to match Brown Jordan furniture. When you order from Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens you can expect your cabinets to arrive damage free on a palette made specifically for that cabinet, with complete directions and illustrations for ease of installation. With a lifetime warranty, you can rest assured knowing Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens will stand the test of time.

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A very special thank you to Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens for sponsoring our 2015 BOLD Summit!

 

The Very Best in Luxury Fabrics and Wallcoverings: Dedar.

Founded in 1976, the name Dedar is an acronym formed from Design D’Arredemento. The luxury textile company was started by husband and wife team, Nicola Fabrizio, who had a career as a manager of industrially produced Italian design furniture, and Elda who has always fostered a passion for fabrics and carpets. Today along with the constantly expanding team of 100, the company continues to remain a work of passion for the founding family. Dedar operates directly in Italy, France, US, UK, Russia, Germany, and Dubai and select distributors to serve 70 other countries.

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The headquarters of the luxury brand is located in the heart of the Italian manufacturing district which has, for centuries, specialized in the production of the most precious silks and fabrics in the world. This has enabled them to experiment, innovate, and create product perfection through relationships with the craftsmen who are most versed in the techniques of producing such excellent fabrics.

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Luxurious fabrics from their collection, along with special fabrics created by Dedar, in collaboration with interior designers are featured in prestigious venues around the world, such as the hotel Costes in Paris, the Robuchon in Las Vegas, and the Skygardens in Dubai.

The essence of Dedar’s creative spirit, desire to experiment, and passion for precious qualities is captured in their extensive range of color and texture. Their process of creative development allows ample time for experimentation and errors to ensure the resulting product may become a future classic.

 

You Have Greatness Within You!

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The great Olympic athlete Wilma Rudolph said, “Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit. We are all the same in this notion: The potential for greatness lives within each of us.” Despite being diagnosed with polio and wearing a brace on her leg as a child, Rudolph went on to be the first woman to win three gold medals at the 1960 Olympic Games.

There are obstacles in all our lives but hard work and perseverance can overcome those obstacles, leading us on to boundless successes. The feeling of crossing that finish line, of surpassing expectations, is like no other. We are here to help you achieve your dreams! If you think becoming one of the foremost interior designers in the country is beyond your grasp, think again! We are bringing together industry experts from all over the world to educate you and support you on your path to greatness. This is your chance to grow! All the resources you need to succeed are at your fingertips. Do not let this moment pass you by! Race to the finish line!

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BOLD Summit Attendee Corey Damen Jenkins

Corey Damen Jenkins & Associates of Birmingham, Michigan is led by HGTV design star Corey Damen Jenkins. They bring to life their clients’ dreams with traditional inspirations of the past paired with modern sensibilities for the future.

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Corey and his team are distinct in their ability to continually wow clients by selecting unusual furnishings and create innovative design concepts.

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Corey is also the proud winner of HGTV’s Show House Show Down.

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We are very excited to see Corey an BOLD Summit next week!!

BOLD Summit Attendee Rachel Cannon Lewis of RCL Interiors

Known for her classic and tailored style, Rachel Cannon Lewis crafts sophisticated interiors that exude an effortless combination of subtle color, rich architectural detail, and a beguiling mix of both livable and luxe details. Leaning on her formal art history training and interior design degree, she joins together classic principles with a decidedly contemporary tone. Her work has been featured on HGTV.com, and she is the contributing editor for the South Louisiana regional magazine House & Home. Rachel’s captivating wit and knowledge of art, design, and architecture has made her a favorite of both television and radio broadcasts, where she is regularly featured in monthly segments.

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For Rachel’s clientele of professionals and families with demanding schedules, she is most recognized for her ability to simplify the interior design and construction process. As a licensed interior designer, with a background in large-scale commercial design, Rachel’s design method and project management do not allow for loose ends. Her clients are motivated to see completed homes and commercial spaces, while requiring interiors that are not only livable, but polished.

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Rachel’s experience in the commercial design industry has given her the unique ability to treat all projects with the same level of meticulous attention to planning and detail that professional corporations expect within the commercial design sector.rcl3

BOLD Summit Attendee Susan Winchester Dabney of SWD Style

Susan Winchester Dabney has successfully combined two of her passions. Her love of boating and beautiful design into a thriving business creating luxury yacht and home interiors. Having traveled thousands of nautical miles, Susan understands the need for functionality on even the largest yacht, believing that our living spaces have a very real impact on our personal lives. Those same principals apply on land, where Susan has extensive experience with luxury home interiors. Susan’s goal is to be informed, anticipate and solve any unforeseen problems. Ultimately, saving clients time and money.

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Susan, who is an Allied member of ASID, has a bachelor’s degree in textile design allowing her to create beautiful spaces that balance design, humanity and sustainability. Susan spends considerable time working and keeping up with the latest in textile technology and design innovations. Susan believes design isn’t just about aesthetics. “It is a feeling that should be soothing, peaceful and refined. It is an environment that should be livable, approachable and easy, in addition to an aesthetic that should be clean, balanced and scaled.”

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Susan focuses on her clients’ requirements, preferences and how the space will be lived in, applying them into her creative designs. Susan’s favorite part of the design process is finding the beauty that emerges from new selections and carefully integrating them with unique family heirlooms. Whether fashionably polished, casually elegant or historically rustic, each space is timeless. Susan is on trend and capable of mediating diverse influences into current interiors which has positioned her a following globally.

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Congratulations to Judy Cusack of Transitional Designs, Winner of a Free Pass to BOLD!

We are very pleased to announce the winner of a free pass to BOLD: Judy Cusack of Transitional Designs! Thank you to our generous sponsor Cosentino! We chose the design for its original and creative use of the materials and its innovative design with the natural stone.

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“No one had ever inlaid Silestone into granite and especially had not done that when both materials met on a radius. The side panels on the island are vertical pieces of Silestone. The front of the island is granite with inlaid Silestone. I did the same on all back splashes. I used every inch of the Silestone there wasn’t an inch left.”

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BOLD Summit Founder, Julia Molloy of Julia Molloy Inc

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Kimberly Grigg of Knotting Hill Interiors had great things to say after last year’s BOLD Summit, including high praise for BOLD Founder Julia Molloy. Julia is the leading operations specialist for the interior design industry and has a wealth of knowledge from design, operations and the technology sector. Prior to purchasing the Business of Design Summit, Julia was a frequent faculty member there with the renowned David Shepherd.

Julia has brilliantly rebranded the conference and again, is leading the design community to an elevated level, through the BOLD Summit. You will find that the conference brings with it 10 years of foundation and strength and is now being polished up and refined to better address the group of high-end designers that have had largely no place to go for truly relevant, high-impact content nor a venue that provides an authentic peer group collaboration and networking experience. The BOLD Summit fills that need in a most eloquent and powerful way.