IFDA NEW ENGLAND 4Q 2016

NEW ENGLAND

I N T E R N AT I O N A L F U R N I S H I N G S A N D D E S I G N A S S O C I AT I O N

Quarter 4 | 2016

BOTTLE ENVY A GLASSY MAKEOVER

KOSHER BY DESIGN

KITCHEN CONVERSION

industrial evolution REPURPOSED RETREAT

2017 Design showcase AWARD WINNING DESIGNS

IFDA International Platinum Sponsors

TABLE OF CONTENTS UPCOMING EVENTS

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STUDENT COMPETITION

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CALL FOR EVENTS

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INDUSTRIAL EVOLUTION

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BOTTLE ENVY

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KOSHER BY DESIGN

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2017 DESIGN SHOWCASE

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GETTING FACE TIME

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NEW MEMBERS

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ANNUAL INTERIOR DESIGN CAREER DAY

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BOSTON HOME DECOR SHOW

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NEW ENGLAND HALL OF FAME

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FASHION MEETS FURNITURE

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MEMBER PROFILE

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FIBER PROTECTION

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SHOWROOM SPACE AVAILABLE

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IN REVIEW

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As out-going president of our chapter, I would like to thank the IFDA New England board, our members and the members of our greater design community in New England for their support.

In the three years that I have had the privilege of being chapter president, we have increased our membership, created new events and expanded our existing event offerings, including adding our Take A Seat series of events, expanded our student and associate memberships, and supported and partnered with the affordable housing non-profit, the Women’s Institute for Housing and Economic Development.

LETTER FROM THE

PRESIDENT

None of this would have been possible without the tireless work of our board members, working individually, as well as together, and without the membership valuing their commitment to IFDA New England!

I will be remaining on the board as PastPresident, and look forward to focusing on any areas that can benefit from my experience.

Please welcome Chris Magliozzi, our incoming president for 2017. An IFDA New England member for a number of years, for those of you who don’t know Chris, he is Vice-President at FBN Construction, a longtime sponsor and supporter of IFDA New England. At our next event, please say hello to Chris and congratulate him on his new role!

Karen Dzendolet 2016 New England Chapter President

Thank you!

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HORIZONTAL MEETS VERTICAL

P´7350 Discover the fascination of a kitchen which stands for what has characterised Poggenpohl and Porsche Design Studio over many years: concentration on the overall line.

Poggenpohl Boston 135 Newbury Street Boston, MA 02116 Phone 617-236-5253 info@boston.poggenpohl.com www.boston.poggenpohl.com

UPCOMINGEVEnts 01 .December 2016

11.JANUARY 2017

IFDA Board Meeting Lord Jeffery Inn | Amherst

IFDA-NE Board Planning Retreat

08 .December 2016

25.JANUARY 2017

Holiday Masquerade Ball Lenox Hotel | Boston

Annual Sponsors Breakfast Invitation Only

IFDA-NE| Board of directors President Karen Dzendolet Treasurer Gary Rousseau Recording Secretary Laurie Gorelick Industry Liaison Robert Grossman

VP of Membership

VP of Sponsorship

VP of New

Robert Henry

John Trifone

Member Programs Vivian Robins

VP of Programming

VP of Education

Jennifer Driscoll

Gloria Robertson

VP of Membership Retention Deb Matook

VP of Hospitality

VP of Community Service

Dianne Ramponi

Jacqueline Becker

VP of Communications

VP of Awards

Christopher Saad

Arnold H. Lagueux

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Student Competition

$3,000 Prize Linda Mariani, FIFDA; Director of Scholarships and Grants for IFDA-Educational Foundation has announced a student furniture design competition for 2017.

Annual Sponsors International Platinum

New England Platinum

Cliff Young LTD has asked IFDA-EF to collaborate on this exciting design opportunity for undergraduate students enrolled at an accredited college, university or art school who have completed at least one semester of design course work to enter this exciting competition.

New England Gold

The challenge is to create a piece of modern furniture with classical references, clean design with sophisticated details. One should show innovative combinations of finishes, textures, materials, making it hip and edgy, warm and organic. Create a piece that has timeless simplicity (not minimal) make it functional and aesthetics within a modern lifestyle.

New England Silver

The cash prize is $3,000 plus the winner will travel to NYC in September, 2017 to attend the awards ceremony at the “What’s New What’s Next” Gala sponsored by Cliff Young Ltd. The winning entry and runner up will be on display for all to see your talent. There is also a possibility for the winning entry to be put into production – under separate agreement with Cliff Young Ltd. There will be national press and the submissions will be judged by five professionals in design and related fields.

New England Bronze

All entries will be received January 1, 2017- February 28, 2017. Please see the detailed requirements and download the application at www.ifdaef.org.

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We highly encourage experimental, new ideas - nothing is off limits! For events to be included for consideration in the 2017 IFDA-NE program, we require the following:

2017

TS N E V E OR F L L A C

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IFDA-NE is putting the Events Calendar in your hands! Do you have an event you’d like to see included in 2017? Or maybe you want to host an event but not sure what to offer. Even if your event isn’t completely formed, you can submit it and we’ll work with you to bring it to fruition.

• Event is grounded in residential design. Events that blend residential design with other genres (art, music, food, etc) are welcome and encouraged as well.

• Event must be co-branded with IFDA-NE and fall under one or more of the following criteria: • Networking • Product Knowledge • Hands-On or Seminar Style Education • Entertainment • Charitable/Community Support • Mentoring • Event meets basic safety and security criteria. It has to be safe to be part of IFDA-NE. • Event is affordable for a diverse audience.

Click here to submit your event ideas!

GIVEBACK

While Networking Join the Community Service Committee as we make improvements to historic Acushnet Commons, the Women’s Institute for Housing and Economic Development’s affordable housing in New Bedford.

JOIN

THE COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMITTEE! COLLABORATING

NETWORKING

VOLUNTEERING

GIVING

CARING

To Volunteer, Contact Jacqui Becker | e: jacqui@beckerfinearts.com | p: 617-513-6856

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Photography by Rob Karosis

industrial

evolution Reclaimed bricks and wood beams set the stage for this retreat

Seeking refuge from a thriving retail business, a couple contracted with Fiorentino Group Architects of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to create a well-deserved retreat within the woods of Maine. An important ‘must-have’ for the home owners was natural light. In response, Fiorentino Group created a design with an open concept floor plan that incorporate sloped ceilings and walls of glass to provide an abundance of light and panoramic views. Two internal 15’ x 15’ reclaimed timber posts were used to support the entire center span of the roof to eliminate any center walls from obstructing the views. A central cupola was included to allow natural light to stream from above into the living space. Transom windows were added between the kitchen and pantry to allow light through the north wall of the kitchen’s working center.

An illusion was created to minimize the thickness of the masonry walls and maximize the interior square footage. Thin set brick veneer was used to allow for simplified utility runs within the stud walls.

Two internal 15’ x 15’ reclaimed timber posts support the roof and eliminate center walls from obstructing views.

Fiorentino Group detailed living spaces to complement one another and provide a greater sense of spatial quality within a small footprint.

Reclaimed long leaf pine timbers from 19th century mill builders were incorporated into the post and beam ceiling. Reclaimed bricks from demolished New York City structures were used for the interior walls. It created the optimum backdrop for their art collection.

A walk-in pantry adjacent to the kitchen reduced the need for wall cabinets.

Remnant boards were used for display shelving. A four-season sunroom was purposed to be a flexible living space. It expands for larger family gatherings.

The perimeter sliding doors fully open for the summer season. Fiorentino Group delivered a perfectly meshed design of rustic and industrial to create the aesthetically intriguing and functional retreat the home owners desired.

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Bottle E n v y Photography by Michael J. Lee

A glass make over in a Back Bay penthouse where It’s always wine o’clock.

Through a collaboration of Allstate Glass, Interior Designer, Nicole Hogarty, and FBN Construction, a client’s vision came to life.

“Originally we were asked to convert a hall closet into a wine closet. I wanted something a bit more creative then “hiding” a wine closet.

The design was inspired by a wine wall from a Canadian architect,” states Nicole Hogarty.

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Hogarty proposed a floating wine wall. The homeowner suggested placing it in the dining room. Peter Griffin of FBN Construction worked out the challenges of the design.

The team effort resulted in a clear, tempered glass case with polished pivot hinges and sleek ladder pulls. Coordination was required to ensure proper temperature and seals were maintained, but the end-result is a sleek design that makes any wine connoisseur envious.

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KOSHER

BY DESIGN

Photography by Rob Karosis

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"You may not cook a young animal in the milk of its mother."

(Ex.23:19)

“The Torah says: ‘You may not cook a young animal in the milk of its mother’ (Ex.23:19). From this, it is derived that milk and meat products may not be mixed together. Not only may they not be cooked together, but they may not be served together on the same table and surely not eaten at the same time. This rule is scrupulously upheld in observant Jewish households, even in the handling of utensils, which are carefully separated into “fleishing” (meat) and “milchig” (dairy) and separately labeled.”

When a retiring couple decided to turn their ski vacation home in Waterville Valley, New Hamphsire into a year-round residence, they realized quickly that their kichen needed a Kosher conversion. They reached out to C. Randolph Trainor Interiors, LLD to resolve their dilemma. Trainor finalized the design and contacted Shad Lawton of The Lawton Company to complete it.

A kosher kitchen, as described in the Torah, must separate meat and dairy prep and cook areas.

The footprint of the original kitchen was small – slightly over 172 square feet before cabinets were installed. Tall ceilings alllowed for extra cabinet and pantry space.

In order to provide for the proper separation of meat and dairy, two of almost everything had to

be incorporated: two full-size Bosch dishwashers; two drawers for pot and pans; two drawers for flatware; and two drawers for cooking utensils - one featuring canisters to hold the utensils upright. While two full-sized sinks and two stoves, could not fit in the kitchen’s layout, two ovens, a double-bowl main sink and a small, conical sink were included. The conical sink is a focal point as well as where the Jewish hand washing ritual takes place prior to meals.

Every plumbing fixture was relocated and walls were moved. This gut renovation was not for the faint of heart. Luckily, the homeowners were away in Florida during the five months of construction.

Decisions were made over the phone and by email, signaling the fact that the homeowners had total trust in their design team. The homeowners were thrilled with the “big reveal” of their new Kosher Kitchen when they returned home.

Custom cabinets featuring canisters to hold the utensils upright

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2017

D ES I G N

SHOWCASE

Photographer: Ellysia Francovitch

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IFDA-New England members who are designers, vendors, and students are invited biannually to submit design projects to be judged for the IFDA New England Design Showcase + Awards event.

The submissions this year were judged by Design New England’s Editor, Gail Ravgiala, Designer, President and Founder, Milford Cushman of Cushman Design in Vermont, Writer and Scout for a number of design publications, Regina Cole, and Michael Fior, Visiting Faculty at Mt. Ida College.

Jessica Chabot’s Award Winning Bathroom Design This year members competed in five competition categories: Best Kitchen Design, Best Bath Design, Best Living Design, Best Specialty Space and Community Service.

Design Submissions were judged based on functionality, creativity and overall design.

The winners were announced at an Awards Dinner on Wednesday, October 26, hosted by Landry and Arcari’s inside their spacious showroom in Framingham.

Prior to the dinner, members and guests were treated to a vendor exhibition of design products and services available to the trade.

BEST BATH DESIGN “These clients wanted to create a cool and fun bathroom in their new construction home. They have a more modern midcentury aesthetic, but wanted the space to feel appropriate in their more traditional colonial. We featured custom antique brass vanities and built-in furniture cabinetry for storage. And brought in the more traditional feel with Cararra marble vanity tops and a freestanding soaking tub.�

- Jessica Chabot

JESSICA CHABOT Hawthorn Builders

2016

DESIGN SHOWCASE

Designer, Laurie Gorelick accepts her award from IFDA President, Karen Dzendolet

BEST CUSTOM DESIGN “The mansard roof of this Second Empire Victorian home created odd roof lines and, assymetrical angles in a third-floor bedroom. To camouflage the roof lines and create balance, I designed custom built-ins with side nooks. The hardware and cinnabar-laquered finish had a decidedly Asian flavor.”

- Laurie Gorelick

LAURIE GORELICK LAURIE GORELICK INTERIORS

2016

DESIGN SHOWCASE

Designer, Jessica Chabot accepts two awards for Best Kitchen and Best Bath Design

BEST KITCHEN DESIGN “When this active family of five embarked to build their dream home, they made sure the physical center of their home was this kitchen. The custom cabinetry is painted in a warm grey along the perimeter and accented with a dark stained island. We featured mixed metals with antique brass fixtures and stainless appliances. Adjacent to the kitchen is an inviting eating space with a custom hutch to display an antique bell jar collection.�

- Jessica Chabot

JESSICA CHABOT Hawthorn Builders

2016

DESIGN SHOWCASE

Designer, Vani Sayeed takes home Best Living Space Design

BEST LIVING SPACE DESIGN “The challenge was to create an easygoing family-friendly vacation home in Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard. Taking our cue from the neutral colors and materials found in nature, we designed the easy relaxed vibe they were seeking. The finishes set a modern, pared-down tone for the space providing the perfect backdrop for the modern meets hand-hewn.”

- Vani Sayeed

VANI SAYEED VANI SAYEED STUDIOS

2016

DESIGN SHOWCASE

Designers Lucy Dearborn and Ryan Reed completed the restaurant design together that earned them the Best Specialty Space Design

BEST SPECIALTY SPACE DESIGN “The overarching goal was to create a comfortable restaurant with timeless design, thoughtful details, good energy, and flexibility. Mid-century Italian travel posters influenced the aesthetic everything from the color palette, to the lighting choices, all while solving budget challenges with cutting-edge technology, offering less expensive or unconventional alternatives, or sourcing creatively.”

- Lucy Dearborn

LUCY DEARBORN LUCIA LIGHTING & DESIGN

2016

DESIGN SHOWCASE

COMMUNITY SERVICE “IFDA-NE recognizes Bob Ernst’s work with the Pan Mass Challenge, the Boston Survivor’s Accessibility Alliance, and the Women’s Lunch Place. Bob has also contributed time and funds to the North Bennett Street School Partners as well as many of our industry events that benefit a number of associated needs of people in the design field and our community. This award is well deserved.”

- Karen Dzendolet, IFDA-NE President

ROBERT ERNST FBN CONSTRUCTION

2016

DESIGN SHOWCASE

Professional

Membership: $350.00

Associate Membership:

$150

Student Membership:

$45

Get IFDA Benefits Today Contact Rob Henry | VP of Membership | rhenry@avdesigns.com

Learn more about IFDA New England: www.ifda.com/new-england-chapter

GETTING FACE TIME IN 2017 Sponsoring the IFDA-New England Chapter

with our professional and student members. Through our programs and

provides one of the best opportunities to align

activities your organization will become more than just a sponsor, you will

your products and services with influential

become a member of our community.

designers. It enables you to effectively reach your target market of decision makers who

If your sponsorship goals are to have face-to-face access and open dialogue

purchase products and services for residential

with legal marketing decision makers at all levels, consider IFDA-New

design. All sponsor packages are designed to

England’s attractive sponsorship options.

provide you with frequent, quality engagement

IFDA-NE Annual Sponsorship Features & Benefits All Annual Sponsors are invited to the Annual Sponsorship Breakfast. This event takes place in January and gives sponsors insight on how to take advantage of their sponsorships as well as an opportunity to give feedback directly to the IFDA NE Board.

Diamond Sponsorship IFDA-NE is excited to announce this sponsorship level in 2017. Currently owned by Poggenpohl, this category is exclusive and has the luxury of designing a completely customizable package. The marketing investment for this sponsorship level is above the Platinum Level and will be based on the details included in the package.

PLATINUM sponsorship $3,000 annual marketing investment If interested in this opportunity, contact Karen Dzendolet at karen@kdzdesigns.com.

GOLD sponsorship $2,250 annual marketing investment Category Exclusivity To learn more, contact Karen Dzendolet at karen@kdzdesigns.com.

This prestigous level supports a wide variety of programming and events throughout the year - it allows our chapter to benefit from networking, panel discussions and educational programs.

Members appreciate Platinum Sponsors who help keep event admission fees low.

Bronze, Silver and Gold benefits are included, as well as the following: • Admission for one at no charge to the 2017 Holiday Party.

• Promotional materials supplied by sponsor distributed at as many events as Platinum sponsor would like.

• Full page ad in all IFDA NE digital magazine editions.

• Video interview in lieu of print interview: (5 questions) with sponsor to be placed on the web-site and communicated through social media channels.

Bronze and Silver benefits are included, along with: • Full page ad in three (3) IFDA-NE digital magazine editions.

• Admission for two at no charge to one 2017 event in either September, October or in November.

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SILVER sponsorship $1,500 annual marketing investment Category Exclusivity If interested in this opportunity, contact Karen Dzendolet at karen@kdzdesigns.com.

BRONZE sponsorship $750 annual marketing investment To learn more, contact Karen Dzendolet at karen@kdzdesigns.com.

Bronze benefits, plus: • • • •

Distribution of marketing materials) at two member events.

Personally greet attendees at select events.

Full page ad in Winter and Spring IFDA NE digital magazine.

Complimentary Exhibitor space at the Annual Design Showcase, includes admission for two to the event.

• Text messaging promotions.

• Print interview (5 questions) with sponsor to be located on the web-site and communicated through social media channels

• Public acknowledgement and personal introduction by Chapter President at every chapter event.

• Sponsor logo and link included in all membership email communications throughout the calendar year. (4 digital magazine editions, over 60 email communications for events, reaching 140+ members) • Visual presence of your choice (logo, link, ad, promotion in business-card size) on the IFDA NE website for the calendar year used by members to register for events, check calendar, etc.

• Distribution of marketing materials) at one member event.

2016 IFDA-NE NEW MEMBERS

WELCOME

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS: Kathi Abacherli | Republic Supply Company Susan Barba | SBID Studio Tanya Capello | Capello Design Dawn Carroll | Cumar Marble & Granite Julie Couture | FBN Construcion Debbe Daley | Debbe Daley Designs Allan Dines | Allan Dines Photography Jane Egge | MacLeod & Moynihan Window and Door Claire Federman | The Enterprise Center Beth Forbes | Coastal Cabinet Group Wade Geller | Brilliant Lighting Inc. John Geraghty Grain of Thought Furniture Design Ray Hallare | Dowel Furniture Susan Hayward | Susan Hayward Interiors Laurie Heffernon | Done in a Day Decorating Ed Hirsch | The Symphony of Light Amanda Lane | Refined Hudson & Design Loft Jennifer Lozada | Fresh Start Interiors Deborah Matook | New England Architectural Finishing Jonathan Moss | Installations Plus, Inc. Jacqueline Murphy | Boston Magazine Stephen Nickse - Closet Solutions Sarah Patrick | Cavalier Development & Design Renee Rucci - Renee Rucci Designs Jeff Schwartz | J. Schwartz Design Luca Shapiro - This Way Home Dave Shore | Audio Art Julie Wood - Leading Edge Drapery

HELLO

STUDENT MEMBER: Mia Bandoni Ann Neumann Kristen Remondi

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annual Interior design

career day Over 121 students from New England Schools gathered to hear welcomes from the presidents of the sponsoring organizations which included IFDA, ASID, IIDA, NKBA and the Boston Design Center.

Students were divided into groups that spent most of the morning touring firms that included Morris Switzer, AutoDesk, Elkus Manfredi, as well as the exciting new renovation of the beautiful Kravet showroom.

Kristin Jenkins and Patrick Canty of Leonards Antiques (MA)

Photographer: Russ Mezikofsky

The annual New England Interior Design Career Day was held this year on Friday, October 28 at the Boston Design Center.

Students lunched with speakers and interior designers and were enthusiastic to have the opportunity to have many of their questions answered.

Tony Fusco and Robert Four, Co-Producers of the Boston Home DĂŠcor Show with furniture designer Dakota Jackson

Photographer: Russ Mezikofsky

Gloria Robertson, IFDA NE VP of Education attended and Karen Dzendolet, IFDA NE Chapter President gave the IFDA welcoming remarks. IFDA-NE Members ser ving on the Career Day committee were Carolyn Meek, IFDA, Linda Marini, FIFDA, Susan M-Geough, IFDA and Al Lagueux.

Photographer: Robert Four

2nd ANNUAL BOSTON HOME

Charles Spada of Charles Spada Interiors and Design with interior designer Kathryn Ireland

DECOR SHOW

The 2nd Annual Boston Home Décor Show took place November 17-20 with an elegant Gala Preview on Thursday November, 20 to benefit both DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS and local partner organization: Community Research Initiative of New England (CRI).

The show and sale continued throughout the weekend with engaged visitors shopping from 35 exhibitors offering a mixture of antique, modern, and contemporar y furniture, fine art, and design.

A number of special programs featuring design celebrities and experts took place as well. Celebrated furniture designer, Dakota Jackson presented the keynote on how we experience design and special guest Kathr yn Ireland spoke on her successful career as interior designer and author, followed by a book signing. Show visitors also enjoyed an insightful panel on collaboration in the real estate market between interior designers, design/build firms, and real estate agents, sponsored by Cutting Edge Homes, as well as a book signing and discussion with Ashley Rooney, author of “Condo Makeovers, Inventive Ideas for Vertical Living”.

Photographer: Robert Four

The Third Annual Boston Home Décor Show is planned for November 16-19, 2017.

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NEw england home design HALL OF FAME

Photos by Tara Carvalho

New England Home brought the New England design community together again for the tenth time to celebrate the annual New England Design Hall of Fame. Seven of the region’s premiere industr y professionals and firms were honored at the awards gala held on a beautiful fall evening at the State Room in downtown Boston. This year ’s inductees were Michael Carter of Carter & Company (Boston, MA), Anne Lacouture Penniman of Anne Penniman Associates (Essex, CT), Charles F. Hilton of Charles Hilton Architects (Greenwich, CT), John R. DaSilva of Polhemus Saver y DaSilva Architects Builders (East Harwich, MA), Joeb Moore of Joeb Moore & Partners (Greenwich, CT), Kenneth Vona Construction (Waltham, MA) and Woodmeister Master Builders (Holden, MA).

This year ’s event was sponsored by FBN Construction LLC, Dover Rug & Home, Cambria USA, C.H. Newton Builders, Inc, Finelines, Frank Webb’s Bath Center, Woodmeister Master Builders, California Closets, Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLC and Wolfers Lighting.

New England Home’s Publisher, Kathy BushDutton

Emcee, Stacy Kunstel presents new inductee Michael Carter with his award

IFDA-NE Members, Kathie Chrisicos, Chris and Diane Magliozzi celebrate the winners

2017 inductees: Charles Hilton, John R. DaSilva, Jim Koulopoulos, Kenneth Vona, Anne Lacouture Penniman, Michael Carter, Kim and Ted Goodnow and Joeb Moore

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Boston Hosts Fashion Meets Furniture Benefit

Photos by Russ Mezikofsky

Over 300 guests attended the Fashion Meets Furniture benefit for Youth Design on Friday, October 14th at Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Boston. In partnership with Mr. Sid Fine Men’s Clothing and Boston Common Magazine, the latest in fashion and furniture was on display with looks from Italian clothing brand Eleventy showcased with Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams’ furniture. Guests were treated to delicious drinks and hors d’oeuvres and a rum tasting by Rumson’s Rum. The evening was a benefit for Youth Design, a non-profit that empowers urban youth to seek higher education and careers in design.

Models Myles Alexander, Johann Dalton, and Genevieve Glenn

Chris Marrion, Randy Weston, and John O’Connor

Genevieve Glenn, Janet Wu, Johann Dalton

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member profile: audio video design S u b m i tte d b y A u d o V i d e o D e s i g n : As building code laws, innovative technologies and design trends continue to evolve, who would you rather have working on your project? Would you prefer the home electronics team that invests the time for professional development, earning certifications and continuing education credits, and networking with peers or the company that can’t be bothered?

The team at Audio Video Design is the former.

Starting at the top is company President, Brad Smith, who often participates in networking events. He is active in EM NARI , BRAGB (NAHB), and an ASID Associate as well as home electronics organizations such as HTSA, CEDIA and CE Pro. Networking, attending industr y events and adding continuing education credits are valuable activities for ever y company to embrace.

Brad and VP of Engineering Bob Riddle recently attended the invite-only Total Tech Summit in Atlanta. Only leadership from the top 100 firms nationwide was invited to share best practices and learn the latest trends in an ever-changing industr y.

Earlier this year Bob Riddle and Kyle Tripp, AVD System Designer, attended the CEDIA conference in Dallas. Other members of AVD regularly attend continuing ed and certification courses in their fields of expertise.

Finally, IFDANE Board member Rob Henr y, Business Development and Sales Manager, spends many hours networking at events throughout the year with the BSA, EM NARI, BRAGB and IFDA. He offers Lunch & Learns to architects, builders and interior designers. When the new AVD Design Studio opens in 2017, we will be hosting events and CEUs for our partners in the design community.

Why should our dedication to continuing education matter to potential clients and our design industr y partners? We approach professional development and growth the way we approach our projects: we strive to excel, offering the best expertise and craftsmanship, the best finished product possible, and the best customer ser vice we know how. And what we don’t know, we learn. We recommend ever yone embrace this practice.

Brad Smith, Robert Riddle and Blake Alty

Award winning fiber Protection

Fiber ProTector (Water Base) protection product recently received the WoolSafe EnviroSeal approval. It has met the requirements of EGTS: 1502 and is accredited to use the certification mark on products and packaging. EnviroSeal® certification is a testing and accreditation program for maintenance products suitable for use on carpets and rugs (and other interior textiles).

The WoolSafe Organization was very congratulatory about this approval and had this to say about its importance to the protection product industry.

“There are many other WoolSafe approved protectors, but yours is the first to get WoolSafe EnviroSeal!” Dr. Ágnes Zsednai Managing Director for The WoolSafe Organization.”

Fiber ProTector® is the most technically advanced fiber protection system available.

It has been the preferred anti-soil/stain treatment for numerous hotels, cruise ships, aircraft manufacturers, public transportation, theaters, corporate offices and custom made manufacturers of carpet and fabrics for many years. Fiber ProTector® forms an invisible shield around textile fibers. Fiber ProTector® adds UV protection, it is bacteriostatic, reduces static electricity, inhibits the growth of mold and mildew and does not affect surface texture or breathability. It is now available to the United States, Canada and Mexico through Fiber ProTector America. It is available in New York and New England through New Dimension Fiber Protection and Cleaning.

SHOWROOM

SPACE AVAILABLE

A 3,700 square foot showroom with Burmese Teak flooring and complete lighting system is available for lease in the Design Center at 47 Newbury Street in Peabody, MA. Owner is offering assistance with build-out if necessary. Showroom is move-in ready and available immediately.

Contact Jason Clairday at 978.826.5434 for more information.

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We approached the subject of protecting deisgn rights in September at the Woomeister Boston office. Our panelists AnnMarie Martin, Deputy Editor of interior+sources magazine, Riccardo Conti, Export Director for Latin America for Fantini, and Karen John, Founder of Heartwork discussed how they plan to influence the designers and consumers of tomorrow about the importance of authenticity, and what will the fruits of that labor be for the A&D community within the next 5 years. A lot of work still must take place to get manufacturers to ensure a genuine design process. Their commitment to originality has become rock solid, and they plan to ensure it stays that way in the future.

THE FUTURE OF BEING ORIGINAL

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1: Panelists: AnnMarie Martin, interior+sources, Riccardo Conti, Fantini, and Karen John, Heartwork 2: Woodmeister Master Builders hosted the well attended event 3: Copycat design in violation of Fantini’s original faucet concept 4: BeOriginal Americas is a 501(c)6 non-profit committed to educating individuals on the value of authentic design 5: Alyssa Young, BeOriginal Americas and Melissa Lemeux, Heartwork 6: Brian Murphy, Mastodon Moving and Beth Forbes, Coastal Cabinet  7: Steve Brand, Wolfers Lighting, Richard Irwin, Patriot Electirc, Vivian Robins, Vivian Robins Inteirors, and Bob Grossman, Wolfers Lighting 8: Pete Freeman, Audio Concepts and Jeff Kline, FBN Construction

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On October 26, Landry and Arcari opened their Framingham showroom doors to the design community for an informative industry product and service exhibition for residential designers. The exhibition was followed by a dinner where members were honored for their efforts in Kitchen Design, Custom Design, Bath Design, Living Space Design, Specialty Space Design and Community Service. Guests were also treated to their name being written in Tibetan by Master Weaver, Sonam Norbu. This event doubled in size from last year proving that our industry and organization are both thriving in New England.

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2017 DESIGN SHOWCASE

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1: The professionals at Landry and Arcari 2: Joakim Wahlstrom, Roomscapes and Helen Jaegrell 3: Julie Wood, The Leading Edge Drapery 4: Tess Woods of New England Home 5: Master Weaver, Sonam Norbu writes in Tibetan 6: Jason Clairday, Design Group 47 and Elaine Frederick, Photographer 7: Von Salmi, Von Salmi & Assoc., Julie Courture, FBN Construction, and Andrea Goldman, Goldman Law Group 8: Designer Karen Dzendolet, KDZ Designs and John Geraghty, Grain of Thought 9: Mary Kelly, Design New England and Nancy Dayian, California Closets

Photography by Ellysia Francovitch

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ENTERTAINING WITH CHEF BILL On November 15, Design Group 47 in Peabody, MA hosted Chef Bill Collins, who presented a live cooking demonstration on holiday entertaining. His incredibly delicious and educational presentation resulted in crowd pleasing holiday dishes, with personal touches that made the food stand-out from conventional offerings. Guests came hungry and sampled many dishes while networking and previewing the Design Group 47 cabinetry and wood floor offerings.

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1: Chef Bill Collins 2: Jody Trail and Jeff Rogers 3: Tony and Gabrielle Miklaszewsk, New Dimension 4: Michael Hoban and Matt Remeika of Audio Concepts 5: Paul Lavallee, Peter Alfe and David Morra 6:  Terry Steen, Jason Clairday and John Nicholas 7: Michelle Easter, David Morra and Lana Nathe 8: Tone Amado and Jennifer Griffin

Photography by Ellysia Francovitch

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