Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath
Summer Rain and Allusion Salon Spa
Two offerings from this company pair up to transform an ordinary bathroom into a spa that soaks your troubles away. The Summer Rain shower tower is a wall-mounted column that can be finished in satin or polished chrome. And the Allusion Salon Spa tub combines whirlpool and air-channel experiences. 14801 Quorum Drive, Dallas, TX 75254; 800-288-4002; jacuzzi.com.
Allsteel Clerk
A mobile storage stand, Clerk features sliding shelf brackets for organizing and storing up to 300 pounds of files, and folding shelves for easy nesting. Allsteel, 2210 Second Avenue, Muscatine, IA 52761; 888-255-7833; allsteeloffice.com.
Cabot Wrenn Frameworks
A natural maple frame and visible tailoring make Mark Goetz’s Frameworks chair practical and aesthetically pleasing. Cabot Wrenn, P.O. Box 1767, Hickory, NC 28603; 828-495-4607; cabotwrenn.com.
Interior design professionals will be privy to a new design event in Chicago this Fall. The first annual DesignChicago will be held October 10-11 at the Merchandise Mart. The event will feature product debuts, keynote speakers, and presentations in select showrooms on floors 6, 16, 17 and 18 of the Design Center, as well as food, beverages, and networking opportunities.
Presentations include The World According to Larry Laslo; A Toast to the Ones To Watch; Women’s Buying Rituals; and An Insiders Look at DreamHome. The Mart’s design house, DreamHome is a showcase by nine Chicago design firms including: Nate Berkus Associates; Athalie Derse; Marshall Morgan Erb Design; Douglas Hoerr Landscape Architecture; Kaufman Segal Design; Kara Mann Design; Eva Quateman Interiors; Tom Stringer Inc.; and Heather G. Wells. Read more » »
ISO-14001 insures the firm does not use substances that could continue to contaminate the environment.
Faux-leather manufacturer Willow Tex has earned the prestigious ISO-14001 certification, recognizing sustainable products. The firm produces IZIT Leather, a natural-looking alternative to materials requiring animal products.
Incorporating micro-porous polyurethane wet technology, eco-friendly IZIT Leather is completely recyclable and available in three styles, two grains, and 112 colors. Resembling calfskin, the durable faux-leather is breathable, stretchable, tear- and stain-resistant, and won’t “puddle” like other leather alternatives, according to the manufacturer. Read more » »