VISION Industry e-Newsletter: December 2023

NEWSROOM

Coulisse Expands with Acquisitions of Lienesch and Sensuna Transforming Coulisse into a comprehensive provider of honeycomb and pleated fabrics, systems, and motorization.?Read More?>>

Springs Window Fashions Names Oscar Bola?os Chief Operating Officer The announcement was made by Springs Window Fashions President and Chief Executive Officer Jason Bingham.?Read More?>>

Makkas Drapery Awarded Boston Home’s Best of Boston Home? 2023 The workroom won in the category of best custom drapery.?Read More?>>

Draper Cuts Ribbon on 100,000 Square Foot Addition The 100,000 square foot building brings the amount of total space to 500,000 square feet.

Read More?>> Savant Acquires J Geiger Shading Assets The acquisition gives its dealers access to J Geiger's line of window-covering solutions.

Read More?>> Bond Bridge Now Compatible With Alpha Motors? Bond Bridge RF-to-WiFi control platform is now fully compatible with Alpha Motors indoor and outdoor tubular motors for shades, louvers, drapes and more. Read More?>>

Meet the 2024 Extraordinary Faces of Home There's a reason Westchester homes are exceptional. Behind their unique appeal are talented, experienced professionals with a passion for living in beauty and comfort. Read More?>>

2023 Educational Foundation Contest Winners Colleges and universities nationwide participate in hopes that their student(s) claim one of the top recognitions.?Read More?>>

Designers Selected for Outdoor Oasis Trend Pavilion Coming to IWCE Bridging the gap between indoor and outdoor custom window treatments, IWCE offers attendees a new perspective to sell to clients, capitalizing on the booming trend for alfresco living.?Read More?>>

BUSINESS INSIGHT

Pantone Announces 13-1023 Peach Fuzz as Color of the Year? It's a velvety, gentle peach tone whose all-embracing spirit enriches mind, body, and soul.?Read More?>>

Somfy 2023 Year Product Overview In 2023, Somfy launched eight new innovative and unique products, plus the Zigbee 3.0 ecosystem of products.?Read More?>>

Hospitality Design Forecasting 2024 Known for her global lifestyle brands, Stacy adds a well-traveled edge to the ever-evolving world of interiors.?Read More?>> Transition from Q4 to Q1 Effortlessly Take into account these eight tips to set yourself up for success.?Read More?>>

Tickets Now on Sale For The 2024 Grace Awards Gala Enlightening and inspiring, the gala will give you a reservoir of ideas for your following projects.?Read More?>>

The Powerful Impact of Peer Relationships When Building Your Business Elizabeth Gerdes sits down with LuAnn Nigara to discuss all those big decisions that come with scaling a custom workroom business.?Read More?>>

AD100 2024: See the Full List of Honorees Meet the newest honorees, view the legendary members of the AD100 Hall of Fame, and see some of the finest examples of their work here.?Read More?>>

TRENDS & INSPIRE

Interior Design Trends 2024: Fresh Ways to Reinvent Your Home Here are the most captivating interior design trends of 2024, according to?Decorilla.?Read More?>>

Caroline Cecil Textiles'?Trend Forecast 2024 Interiors Prediction Soothing mint green and the evolution of curves, warm neutrals with a heavy emphasis on brown and mixed wood tones, stately olive green, and more formal and structured silhouettes.??Read More?>>

Color Predictions According to Five?Local Designers Bold colors are taking the reins in 2024 when it comes to design.?Read More?>>

Lori Weitzer's 2023 Holiday Gift Guide It is always fun to receive gifts this time of year, but for Lori, seeking them out for gifting is more fun.?Read More?>>

Thinking of Skipping Curtains? Think Again. According to these designers, window treatments are the ultimate finishing touch.?Read More?>>

An Interior Designer Lets Us Into Her Home—And Shares Decor Tips Alexa Hampton’s latest book, Design, Style & Influence, the third in her oeuvre, explores the design evolution of her longtime New York City residences—in a building she’s called home for 27 years—through vivid snapshots and heartfelt tributes.?Read More?>>

JOB BOARD: NOW HIRING

Inside Sales 1?- Springs Window Fashions, Waukegan, IL?View job >>

Design Sales Representative?- Three Day Blinds, Grapevine, TX?View job >>

Digital Marketplace Data Entry Coordinator?- Somfy, Dayton, NJ?View job >>

Materials Team Leader?- Springs, Middleton, WI?View job >>

Webmaster?- Somfy, South Brunswick Township, NJ?View job >>

Regional Sales Manager - Levolor, Charlotte, NC View job >>?

Design Sales Representative - 3 Day Blinds, Raleigh, NC? View job >>?

Creative Director - The Shade Store, Port Chester, NY View job >>

SPECIAL EVENTS

EDUCATION

Design -?Glamour Never Gets Old?Read more>>

Marketing - Retail & Design in the Age of Google Read more>>?

Workroom -?Double Down on Workroom Downtime?Read more>>

Installation -? Keys to a Stress-Free Installation Day?Read more>>

Smart Shades?-?Voice-Activated Motorization?Read more>>

Development -?The Impact of Multitasking on Your Productivity?Read more>

EVENTS: SAVE THE DATE

Heimtextil?- Jaunary 9-12 2024, Frankfurt, DE

R+T 2024 - February 19 - 23rd,?Stuttgart, GE

Paris Déco Off?- January 17-21, Paris, FR

Maison&Objet- January 18-22, Paris, FR?

Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, February 27-29, Las Vegas, NV

IWCE 2024 - April 11-12, Grapevine, TX

Spring?High Point Market?- April 13 - 17, 2024, High Point, NC

SPECIAL EVENT

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