VISION Industry e-Newsletter: May 2023
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NEWSROOM
IWCE 2023 Exhibit Hall Sells Out in 2023
The International Window Coverings Expo, held April 19-21 in Charlotte, NC, produced beyond expectations in the quality of the event and the number of exhibitors and attendees.?Read More?>>
Overland Park Soft Window Treatments: Curtains & Drapery Collection Launched??
The collection is all about the luxury of softness and the subtlety of pattern.?Read More?>>
Coulisse Wins Award for Smart & Safe Eve MotionBlinds
Coulisse presents child-safe by-design solutions and award-winning Eve MotionBlinds smart technology at IWCE 2023.?Read More?>>
Female & Family-Owned E-commerce Company Trailblazes The Custom Window Treatment Industry
The Blindsgalore family is celebrating 25 years in business as the only female and family-owned online window treatment company in the industry.??Read more>>
Gotcha Covered Named a Top Low-Cost Franchise & Top Recession-Proof Business for 2023
The independent franchise research firm Franchise Business Review recently named Gotcha Covered a Top Low-Cost Franchise and Top Recession-Proof Franchise for 2023.??Read more>>
Max Humphrey Releases New Performance Fabric Collection Available Exclusively Through Pindler??
Available in 69 fabrics across 10 unique patterns, read what the Max Humphrey x Pindler x Sunbrella collection's standout patterns include.?Read More?>>
People's Choice Best of Show Awards Winners Announced at IWCE?
Recognizing the tremendous efforts that product developers who exhibit at the International Window Coverings Expo exert, IWCE introduced the first show awards selected by attendees—an actual “people’s choice” award process.?Read More?>>
Step Outside with Sol-Lux Motorized Patio Awnings
Sol-Lux makes its debut appearance at the International Window Coverings Expo, introducing Freedom and Mirage patio awnings that combine elegant design with industry-leading motorization.?Read More?>>
Somfy North America Announces Zigbee 3.0 Integration Capabilities for Its New Product Ecosystem
Somfy, the world’s largest manufacturer of motors for interior window coverings and exterior solar protection, announced at the IWCE?a new ecosystem of products using Zigbee 3.0 technology.?Read More?>>
Orion Iron Art Wins Best of Show Award for Best New Product?
The show attendees selected Orion’s French Pole from its Clear Vue acrylic drapery hardware collection for its design and innovation as Best New Product.?Read More?>>
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BUSINESS INSIGHT
Retailer Profile: Zinga’s Blinds, Shades, Shutters
This?company then?grew its revenue from $1.8M to $14M in just nine years.?Read more>>
The Latest Smart and Child-Safe Solutions from Coulisse
Coulisse designs window coverings that are child-safe by design for the safety and welfare of infants and young children.?Read more>>
The Rise of #GlobalShadingDay
Global Shading Day is a call to action to discover the numerous benefits of solar shading in the fight against climate change.?Read More?>>
TRENDS & INSPIRENo Matter the Temperature, Outdoor Living is Staying HOT
Consumers can't get enough of outdoor living, as evidenced by the surge in home improvement projects. Outdoor Forecast illustrates that outdoor living is a hot trend that shows no signs of cooling down.?Read more>>
Draper & Shading Texas Create Dream Outdoor Entertaining Space
The owners of this new home being built had one request: an enclosed patio effect without losing the outdoor connection to nature's beautiful views and sounds.?Read more>>
Window Fashion VISION Announces?Design & Workroom Award Winner of 2023
The Design & Workroom awards showcase the industry's most talented and creative members for residential and commercial designs.?These winners were recognized for their contributions at IWCE 2023 in Charlotte, NC.?Read more>>
领英推荐
Nate Berkus Launched a Line With mDesign—Organizing Just Got a Lot More Stylish
There's something for every room in the house.?Read More?>>
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JOB BOARD: NOW HIRING
Inside Sales Showroom Coordinator, Behind the Design,?Manhattan, NY?View job >>
Product Engineer, Current Luxury, Pensacola, FL?View job >>
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Regional Sales Manager- Southwest, Hunter Douglas, Inc., Remote??View job >>
SPONSOR
Orion Ornamental Iron’s Clear Vue Collection Named Winner of Best New Product in the Best of Show People’s Choice Awards at IWCE 2023!
Show attendees selected Orion’s French Pole from its Clear Vue acrylic drapery hardware collection for its design and innovation. The Best of Show People’s Choice Award was created by the show producers to recognize companies that have gone the extra mile. Attendees received a ballot listing all exhibiting companies at registration and voted their favorites during the show in several categories.?
“We are honored that IWCE attendees who are our clients selected our Clear Vue Collection and French Pole as the best new product,” said Sunil Patel, President of Orion Ornamental Iron. “As a design-led provider of drapery hardware, our philosophy has always been to produce one-of-a-kind drapery hardware to exacting standards creating the perfect marriage of hand-crafted tradition with modern manufacturing.”
EDUCATION
Design?-?6 On-Trend Ideas for Fabric Roman Shades?Read more>>
Sales?-?Measuring Progress: A Guide to Your Second Quarter Performance?Read more>>
Workroom?-?Fabricate Complicated Roman Shades?Read more>>
Installation?-?Is Outdoor Installation for You??Read more>>
Motorization?-?Learn the Advantages of Selling Eco-Friendly Options?Read more>>
Marketing?-?Part 1: How Branding and Design Affect Your Bottom Line?Read more>>
EVENTS: SAVE THE DATE
Kips Bay Decorator Show House New York?–?May 11 - June 6, New York
Interwoven?–?May 22, 20223- May 25, 2022, High Point, NC
NeoCon 2023?– June 12 - 14, Chicago, IL
Business of Home?– July 11- 17, 2023, Atlanta, GA
WINNING DESIGN
Designer:?Susan Kostelecky/SK Designs
Mitchell Fabrics - Crypton - Nimitz - Snow
Amore Hardware in Black Truffle Finish from Designers Hardware
Interlining: Angel's Interlining
Blackout lining: Angel's Bella Note Silky
Fabrication: SK Designs/Susan Kostelecky
Installation: Jeff Norton Installations
"Everything about this project is truly custom:?hardware finishes and styles to coordinate with the statement chandelier; partial arch hardware instead of the rod covering the full arched window expanse for grace and less visual weight; fabric selected to coordinate with existing living room treatments but allowing more durability without sacrificing style; pleat length (9") due to the extended panel length; pleat fullness to allow for the 1.5 width panels to hang full and lush (12+") The custom hardware with the patented "sticky rings" allows the fabricator to drill holes in the arched rods precisely where desired for elegant spacing of the pleats. Outside mounting of the draperies and hardware allowed the treatment to match the existing living room draperies and allow room for the motorized solar shades to operate freely. Having the knowledge, experience, and excellent sources allowed each of the details to be selected specifically for this project for a successful outcome and a very happy repeat client!"
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