As a designer, you know that your customer base is growing and changing. Recently KBIS shared research that reflected four segments of your customer base: Young Starters, Moving Ups, Mid-Life Made-Its, and Older Next Phasers. You have seen all of these...
As we gear up for a new year, new colorways and home interior trends are on the horizon. Building on some of the 2019 trends, nature's neutrals and natural elements brought into the home continue to gain popularity. Rustic woods for cabinetry and quartz,...
The current trends bring the natural, the novel, and the nostalgic all together. This is definitely seen in Pantone’s Color of the Year, Living Coral, a natural color that has been remastered for a unique and retro feel. This animating and life-affirming color...
From San Francisco to New York City, kitchen design trends differ on a wide scale. We’ve seen charming historical spaces to ultra-modern designs and everything in between. While today’s kitchen cabinets, countertops, and flooring options are ever-changing with a sea...
If you or your clients have trouble visualizing a new kitchen while standing in the middle of an appliance showroom, Sub-Zero & Wolf has introduced a new online tool called Reveal. This tool allows you to choose appliances and create a configuration and specs...
Everything seems to be getting “smarter” and more connected. The appliance market now contains cooktops and refrigerators that can download recipes from the Internet and connect to apps on your phone. Washers and dryers can be monitored through apps on your tablet and...
As the year comes to an end, interior and kitchen designers alike find it difficult to complete the last of their CEU hours to keep their certifications current. Our team at Friedman's partnered with our best appliance manufacturers to host a CEU event centered around...
Last month we shared four ways to get more exposure on Houzz.com, the largest database of design and decorating ideas on the web. The site offers a lot of valuable features to professionals. Here are some features that may interest you. One of the newest features on...
Houzz.com is the largest database of design and decorating ideas on the web. Do you have a professional Houzz profile? If not, maybe you should. Through your Houzz profile, homeowners can view photos, idea books, reviews, and contact information, giving you an avenue...
Designers from Standard Kitchen and Kitchen Sales Gallery Friedman’s Appliances opened their doors for an after-hours anniversary event to some of the top designers of Knoxville on May 15. The event was dedicated to celebrating numerous years of loyalty and continued...
Outdoor kitchens were immensely popular in 2013 and still seem to be on the rise in 2014. With this in mind, designers are adding more sizing options when it comes to shelves and tables for outdoor patios and decks. Along with these updates, designers are also giving...
Electrolux recently presented new appliance innovations at the 2014 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show. The appliance lines they showcased were dishwashers, induction cooktops, and freestanding ranges. The appliances are smart and high performing, yet sleek and stylish at...