ProSource Wholesale: Possibilities Home Improvement Catalog (2019) by ProSource Wholesale

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POSSIBILITIES Bold Looks | Home Trends | Project Inspiration

2019 Edition

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Publish photos of your work to inspire homeowners. It’s my account… my project… myProSource.

myProSource for Homeowners: Moving Your Project to the Digital World Create projects online. Add images that stir your imagination. Select products that capture your eye. Request

myProSource for Trade Pros: A Digital Portal to Your ProSource Business Set up your online profile to attract new clients. Have access to your estimates and orders. Collaborate with clients through their project online.

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estimates to keep your budget real. Invite others to be a part of the process. It’s my account… my project… myProSource.

BRAND

Emser STYLE

Borigni COLOR

Gray MATERIAL

Porcelain

Table of Contents

FRONT COVER

4 Spotlight: Amity Edwards 5 Stunning Bedroom View 6 The Biggest Color of the Year Announcements for 2019

7 Spotlight: Dorothy Rockett 8 A Versatile Bathroom 9 Spotlight: Mari Yokota 10 Western Chic 11 Spotlight: Teresa Gilberg 12 A Green Thumbâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paradise 13 Function Meets Fashion: Home Organization Trends for a Beautiful Design

14 Two-Toned and Trendy 15 Waking Up in a Dream Bedroom 16 Spotlight: Samantha Castillo 17 Looking Forward to Laundry Day 18 Refined Mixed Materials: Leverage This Design Trend in a Kitchen Remodel

BACK COVER BRAND

Resista Plus H20 STYLE

Caraway - Wirebrushed COLOR

Dusk TYPE

Engineered Vinyl Plank

19 A Modern Masterpiece 20 Spotlight: Toni Carter 21 Cooking and Dining in Style 22 Spotlight: Christopher Eysie 23 Lofty Expectations 24 Underfoot: How to Marry Soft and Hard Surfaces

25 Spotlight: Don Burns 26 Why Every Home Needs Waterproof Flooring

27 Spotlight: Komal Sheth 28 Hardwood 30 Tile 32 Cabinets 34 Vinyl 36 Carpet

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SPOTLIGHT Amity Edwards

DESIGNER MEMBER PROSOURCE OF TULSA (OK)

Tell us about your job as a designer. I’ve always wanted to be a designer. I studied interior design at the Art Institute of Austin. When I took my kitchen and bath class, I knew that was the path for me. I now focus mainly on residential remodels.

Who do you partner with to serve your customers? My contractors and dedicated ProSource account manager are imperative to the success of my business. With their support, I am able to design freely and have the confidence that they will help me achieve the proper aesthetic for my clients.

What are the hottest home design trends right now?

What are some of the toughest challenges facing your clients, and how can you help? Clients are easily overwhelmed and often unable to

Beautiful cement tile-patterned floors are a

visualize the end results. Having a designer to guide

favorite of mine at the moment.

them by providing material samples, sketches, and design boards makes them feel more comfortable throughout the remodel process.

What’s one thing you wish your customers could know about home design? It’s not going to happen the way you see it on TV.

What is the most satisfying aspect of your job? The smile on my customers’ faces during the reveal.

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Stunning Bedroom View Inside & Outside

FEATURED Tan is in, and so are breathtaking views. Feel the contrast from the warm bedroom colors as a cool breeze from the balcony swoops in. Let the plush comforter be the final destination while embracing the quaint and cozy décor. You’re not dreaming… at least not yet.

BRAND

Harding Luxury Plus STYLE

Shamel COLOR

931 TYPE

Sheet Vinyl

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The Biggest Color of the Year Announcements for 2019

Ace Hardware®

PPG Paints

PINEAPPLE CREAM GRANITA

NIGHT WATCH PPG1145-7

An airy yellow shade created by a customer during the

A “rich, luxurious, and classic shade of green.” The

Ace color of the year contest. The winner describes her

calming, versatile color is a great alternative to 2018’s

creation as “soothing and yet bright; sweet with just a

trendy black and works beautifully in residential and

bit of tartness.”

commercial spaces alike.

BEHR®

Shaw Floors®

BLUEPRINT S470-5

WHISPER

“An honest, approachable color” destined to bring

Not a color of the year; it’s a palette of the year. The five

architectural designs to life. Use this unique shade

neutral shades of the serene – Glacier Ice, Mist, Blush,

with one of Behr’s four new palettes: monochromatic

Clay, and Dusty Lilac – will be featured in hard and soft

Color Binge, Down to Earth earth tones, Soft Focus

flooring alike.

pastels, or Inspired Curation jewel tones.

Sherwin-Williams®

Benjamin Moore®

CAVERN CLAY SW 7701

GARDEN PATCH 326-5DB

It blends midcentury modern style with a southwestern

A sophisticated, understated gray that adapts

aesthetic. Pair this earthy shade with other casual

effortlessly to any space. It’s supported by Color

neutrals for warm, cozy results.

Trends 2019, a palette of 15 coordinating hues like Beau Green 2054-20 and Hale Navy HC-154.

Dutch Boy® GARDEN PATCH 326-5DB A “nostalgic, botanical hue” that delivers a warm, peaceful effect. Part of the Homestead palette, it captures the feeling of simple living and pairs beautifully with soft neutrals and pops of gentle color for a serene space.

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Let ProSource Wholesale® help you use these colors in your next project. Find inspiration on our website, select products at a local ProSource showroom, or connect with a talented design expert to get started on your customized space. This article references home improvement trends. ProSource may not sell all products mentioned. ProSource showrooms are independently owned and operated. Products may vary by location.

SPOTLIGHT Dorothy Rockett

ACCOUNT MANAGER PROSOURCE OF WICHITA (KS)

Tell us about your job as a ProSource Wholesale® account manager. I’ve been in the floorcovering business for 26 years and with ProSource for 17. As a liaison

Instead of focusing only on emerging trends, I ask homeowners how they plan to use the space and where they see themselves long-term. By the time we have completed the selection process, they will have the right product used in the right application.

involved with many steps of the process, from

What is the most satisfying aspect of your job?

start to finish.

When a project comes to fruition and the client tells

What are the hottest home trends right now?

me how much they love it! Their satisfaction in the

between trade pros and their clients, I am

Our Midwest customers want accent wall treatments – on a focal wall, behind a bed, surrounding a freestanding tub, etc. With so

end result is one of ProSource’s primary advertising methods. If the client is pleased, so is the member. He’ll send the next client in or, even better, refer ProSource to one of his colleagues. Best feeling ever!

many amazing products, it’s been fun finding alternative places to use them.

What are some of the toughest challenges facing your clients, and how can you help? Clients are overwhelmed by the sheer number of styles and selections available. It’s more about qualifying “what” they are trying to accomplish, not necessarily the exact “how”. I help them filter and streamline their interests to create a holistic space that meets their unique needs.

What’s one thing you wish your customers could know about building a home? We are designing these spaces to be the customer’s home. I ask a lot of questions to make sure I understand who will be living there, for how long, and how the spaces will be used.

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A Versatile Bathroom with a View

FEATURED A feeling of floating occurs as feet meet this

BRAND

Happy Floors

STYLE

Citrus - Natural COLOR

Exotic Stone - Polished Hexagon Mosaic

by getting creative with the right products. The

Ocean

COLOR

possibilities are truly endless.

MATERIAL

Arctic

Porcelain

MATERIAL

whimsical tile. Embrace the versatility of this material by adding a splash of contrast with a sleek wall tile. Any bathroom can serve as an oasis

Porcelain

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SPOTLIGHT Mari Yokota

KITCHEN & BATH DESIGNER PROSOURCE OF ORANGE COUNTY (CA)

Tell us about your job as a ProSource Wholesale® kitchen & bath designer. I am here to assist our customers make their

What’s one thing you wish your customers could know about kitchen and bath design?

dream space come true. I learn their vision at

What you see on home and garden television shows

our initial meeting, create a drawing for them to

is not realistic, so have realistic expectations of the

visualize it, and assist them from planning the

construction schedule and the budget.

project to delivering products.

Who do you partner with to serve your customers?

What is the most satisfying aspect of your job? I get the most satisfaction when my clients tell us

I usually work with my account managers to start

that they are so happy with their new kitchen or

the project and our members if they are involved

bathroom. It’s so great to get to know our clients

in the installation.

and be part of their life during the project.

What are the hottest kitchen and bath design trends right now? White shaker-style cabinets are still very popular, but I see dark smoky stain-color cabinets growing in popularity. Also, I see a lot of blue cabinets, particularly for the kitchen island, a hutch, or a bathroom vanity.

What are some of the toughest challenges facing your clients, and how can you help? Setting a realistic budget and staying within that budget is challenging. I know our products well, so I’m able to help my clients choose the right products for their projects and guide them through the overall process.

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Western Chic Kick off the shoes and kick up the heels in this Western-inspired space. It’s a living room fit for relaxation, equipped with Berber carpeting throughout and effortlessly stylish décor to match. With an abundance of natural light and room to stretch out, it’s time to head on in to this living area.

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FEATURED BRAND

Tigressa STYLE

Lingren COLOR

Raw Sugar TYPE

Berber

SPOTLIGHT Teresa Gilberg

REMODELER MEMBER PROSOURCE OF SUGARLAND (TX)

Tell us about your job as a remodeler.

embark on a remodeling project. It’s wonderful to

I started with a big box store, doing work with the

be able to advise them that they are not alone in this

crews in the field. I learned everything I needed to

process. I immediately send an email to Christine, and

make a leap of faith to go into business for myself.

introduce the client to ProSource Wholesale® and its

I’ve now had my own business for more than

many services. I can see the stress start to melt away.

seven years and specialize in residential kitchen

I’m able to create a ProSource client for life.

and bath remodels. I love my community and the work that I do.

Who do you partner with to serve your customers? ProSource Wholesale® is one of my business partners. Christine, my ProSource account manager takes care of all of my clients’ needs. I like working with Byron and Wazeer at the showroom as well. The entire team provides my customers with red carpet service. When I go out on appointments and learn the scope of the project, I provide my potential clients with a tip sheet that explains the many services provided by ProSource. Christine then meets with my clients and helps them choose their materials. ProSource is such a big part of my success.

What are the hottest home remodeling trends right now? » Removing walls and creating wide, open spaces » Expanding a kitchen » Optimizing space in a bathroom » Quartz countertops

What are some of the toughest challenges facing your clients, and how can you help?

What’s one thing you wish your customers could know about home remodeling and renovating? You do not have to do this alone. The services offered by ProSource help jumpstart the project and guarantee a seamless process with a beautiful outcome. It’s a one-stop shop.

What is the most satisfying aspect of your job? I love the customer service and the finished product. Happy clients beget referrals and repeats.

Clients become very overwhelmed when they

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A Green Thumb’s Paradise This patio illustrates what an outdoor space can achieve when you get inventive with flooring. It can go underfoot and up the walls as well. Enjoying the outdoor surroundings doesn’t have to start and end with nature. Take the attention off

FEATURED BRAND

Happy Floors STYLE

Northwind COLOR

the tulips and make an outdoor space something

Brown

to enjoy and proclaim by introducing innovative

Porcelain

flooring possibilities.

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MATERIAL

BRAND

Happy Floors STYLE

Northwind COLOR

Gray MATERIAL

Porcelain

Function Meets Fashion: Home Organization Trends for a Beautiful Design Interior designers today must keep up with changing

LAUNDRY AND MUD ROOMS

trends in fashion and home design. Creating a space

Cabinetry isn’t limited to kitchens and baths —

that’s both fashionable and functional is easier than

laundry and mud rooms can stay functional and

you think.

organized, too. Adding cabinets above a washer

KITCHEN

and dryer gives room for storage and can keep dirty

Before she begins a kitchen remodel, interior

clothes out-of-sight. Pull-out drawers give multiple

designer Charmaine Wynter gathers important

new “hiding places” for detergent and accessories.

details from the homeowner, specifics that include

Organizing a mudroom is easy with open-face

both style and usage. “I’ll get a response like, ‘I want

cabinets meant to contain a family’s clutter. There

stone countertops, more storage, and an open concept

are limitless options to optimize storage and stay on-

so I do not feel closed off when we’re entertaining,’”

trend and on-budget.

she says. To “formulate a kitchen that functions and is pretty,”

With custom organization options, keeping a home organized and up-to-date is easier than ever.

Wynter combines her clients’ feedback with additional parameters. “I often use innovations like full-extension drawers to maximize cabinet space,” says Wynter.

This article references home improvement trends. ProSource may not sell all products mentioned. ProSource showrooms are independently owned and operated. Products may vary by location.

“I’ll go vertical and install cabinetry all the way to the ceiling. I utilize built-in organizational systems with roll-out shelving in the pantry. Then I dress up all of these items with under-cabinet lighting.”

BATHROOM Options for custom cabinet organization have grown tremendously over the past few years. “We’re seeing a lot of the options for kitchen organization migrate to the bathroom,” says Sarah Gaffney, design manager at Case San Jose. Gaffney’s team can create a beautifully organized bathroom space with cabinet pull-outs for organizing hair products and tools, appliance garages for hiding electric toothbrushes and razors, and dedicated areas for specific tasks, such as makeup desks.

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Two-Toned and Trendy FEATURED Beautiful flooring, unique cabinetry, and an island make it so tantalizing. This kitchen is a distinct product mix that blends well together. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a perfect example of the possibilities when thinking outside

BRAND

Omega STYLE

Metro COLOR

the box. Distinguish a kitchen from others by fusing

Truffle

different colors and styles. Turn what was once an

Quartersawn Oak

ordinary space into an extraordinary destination.

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TYPE

BRAND

Omega STYLE

Metro COLOR

Blue Lagoon TYPE

Maple

Waking Up in a Dream Bedroom Pick a color, any color, and put it to use in the bedroom. Bold colors are a great way to spice up dĂŠcor while adding fun accents. Enhance an earth-toned space by utilizing the color wheel and watch the

FEATURED BRAND

Somerset House STYLE

Kalila COLOR

Banana Cream TYPE

Pattern

bedroom transform.

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SPOTLIGHT Samantha Castillo

KITCHEN & BATH DESIGNER PROSOURCE OF MILWAUKEE (WI)

Tell us about your job as a ProSource Wholesale® kitchen & bath designer.

much of a financial investment a kitchen or bath

As kitchen and bath designer for ProSource

them with product selections that are appropriate

Wholesale®, I’m involved with a customer’s project

for their budget, timeline, functional needs, and

from concept to completion. I’m able to provide

aesthetics.

remodel can be. We are here to help by assisting

input on almost every surface material that can be used within a space. I enjoy being able to design, order, coordinate delivery, and help with problem solving.

Who do you partner with to serve your customers? I’ve built many meaningful relationships with our local manufacturer reps and fabricators. Having these valuable connections is crucial to providing the highest level of customer service.

What are the hottest kitchen and bath design trends right now? Customers are requesting to warm up their spaces.

visual interest and design depth to what used to

What’s one thing you wish your customers could know about kitchen and bath design?

be stark spaces. Our customers are also taking

We ask specific questions about design preferences

interest in customizing their spaces for their needs,

and how a space is used so we can construct an end

using organizational features that will make daily

product that completely satisfies the client.

Creating layered designs by mixing and matching textures, finishes, and lighting helps bring more

activities more convenient.

What are some of the toughest challenges facing your clients, and how can you help? The toughest challenge is understanding how

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What is the most satisfying aspect of your job? Seeing the joy on a customer’s face is priceless. Knowing that the customer is going to live and create memories in that space makes it all worth it.

Looking Forward to Laundry Day FEATURED This spacious laundry room is sure to keep the washer full and the hamper empty. The sleek engineered tile floors are a perfect complement to the stainless steel appliances. The dark cabinets and countertops offset the silver sink and faucet, perfectly pairing together light and dark.

BRAND

LenaStone STYLE

Navona Travertine COLOR

Silver TYPE

Engineered Stone

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Refined Mixed Materials: Leverage This Design Trend in a Kitchen Remodel Designers are mixing it up, moving away from

When mixing materials, keep the overall design in

established design styles toward a more customized

mind and try not to get lost in the various components.

approach. New trends enable homeowners to mix

“Balance dark materials, such as soapstone

their favorite materials, textures, colors, and patterns

countertops, with light cabinets, blend in a marble

for one-of-a-kind results. And the kitchen – the heart

backsplash, and add warmth with wood floors,” says

of the home – is the best place to showcase that

Krystle Pickens, principal designer at DBK Home. Then

personal style.

mix polished chrome faucets with matte black metal light fixtures for visual interest. In the kitchen, mixing metals can be particularly appealing. “Layering a variety of metal finishes adds depth and keeps interiors fresh, whether the materials are incorporated through accessories or more permanent hardware elements,” says Elissa Morgante of Morgante Wilson Architects. “The trick is to mix artfully, or a room can end up looking as though you neglected to think things through.” The mixed materials design trend offers creativity and a break from cookie-cutter design. It lets homeowners break the rules, experiment with styles, and incorporate beloved materials into any design. The goal is not a matchy once-and-done kitchen – it’s a beautiful, personalized space that’s fluid, evolving, and everchanging. The possibilities are endless!

“Mixing materials in the kitchen adds depth to your design and creates layers that make the space feel inviting,” says designer Nikki James of Ashton Woods Dallas. James likes the novelty of placing a stained woodgrain range hood among a wall of trendy white cabinets, or the unexpectedness of mixing rough industrial material like brick with a sleek material like quartz. “The key is to make sure the materials are complementary, not competing,” James says.

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This article references home improvement trends. ProSource may not sell all products mentioned. ProSource showrooms are independently owned and operated. Products may vary by location.

A Modern Masterpiece The classy décor of this bedroom is enough to make staying in bed quite appealing. Wood flooring plays a dual role, acting as an accent on the wall and a stylish statement underfoot. The bright bedding and natural light serve as stark contrasts to the dark walls, tying everything together in a tidy fashion. Get familiar with the snooze button; it’ll be needed.

FEATURED BRAND

USFloors STYLE

Castle Combe West End COLOR

Beckton SPECIES

Oak

BRAND

USFloors STYLE

Castle Combe West End COLOR

Highgate SPECIES

Oak

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SPOTLIGHT Toni Carter

ACCOUNT MANAGER PROSOURCE OF COLLINSVILLE (IL)

Tell us about your job as a ProSource Wholesale® account manager.

Without each and every one of them, my job would be impossible.

I like to think that my trade pro members can

What are some of the more popular design trends you’re seeing right now?

reach into their toolbox and pull out my services

“Smart” is the design buzzword — TVs, phones,

as one more tool to utilize. My job is to listen

homes… and now we even have smart floors.

to, create, and manage the expectations of the

People want beautiful designs, durability, and ease

client so our trade pros can make their dreams

of maintenance. Inspiration comes from television

come true.

and social media. As society blends, I’m seeing a mix of decorating styles as well — for example, blending a traditional design with touches of transitional and modern.

What are some of the toughest challenges facing your clients, and how can you help? Information overload is a major challenge. Everything is available at the click of a button, and clients are getting mixed reviews from so many sources. Clear communication, to help them feel confident in their choices, is key.

What’s one thing you wish your customers could know about remodeling and home design? Who do you work with to serve your customers?

Have realistic expectations. It is a process that takes

To serve my client base, it’s crucial that I act as a liaison amid all the moving pieces of a job.

What is the most satisfying aspect of your job?

I pride myself on my relationships with vendors,

The handshake. The hug. The referral. These things

installers, builders, warehouse personnel,

make everything I do worth all the time and effort.

administrative staff, and kitchen and bath designers. I sit in the middle of everything.

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time, patience, and in the end, maintenance.

Cooking and Dining in Style Imagine hearing “breakfast is ready” being called out from this crisp, clean kitchen. Refreshing white cabinetry, joined by stainless steel appliances, encompass most of the room, giving the dark hardwood flooring time to shine. The bar stools complement the floor while adding

FEATURED BRAND

Baroque STYLE

Sierra COLOR

a sleek touch to the island. From cooking to dining to entertaining —

Shadow

it’s a kitchen that refuses to be ignored.

Hickory

SPECIES

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SPOTLIGHT Christopher Eysie DESIGNER MEMBER PROSOURCE OF BOSTON SOUTH (MA)

Tell us about your job as a designer. At age 24, I walked into a decorating and design establishment and said, “I want to be a designer.”

What’s one thing you wish your customers could know about home design?

I worked there full-time during the day and

That there is no right or wrong. It’s your home, you

studied interior design at night. What I learned was

need to love it and should have what you want in it.

invaluable. Today, I do small commercial jobs, but most of my work is residential. Relationships are important to me — with clients and in the industry.

Who do you partner with to serve your customers?

What is the most satisfying aspect of your job? Nothing makes me happier than to have a client look at me and say, “Wow! You listened to everything I said, and every detail is something I love.” I ask

I am a one-man show, but by partnering

questions about the clients themselves — their likes

with ProSource Wholesale®, I have a staff of

and dislikes, how they live. I work hard to make sure

knowledgeable professionals representing me

their space represents who they are. That’s what

every day. I can’t say enough about my account

makes a house feel like a home.

manager, Heather. She makes sure I’m taken care of every step of the way.

What are some of the hottest home design trends right now? It’s pretty “greige” out there. People seem to be paring down and returning to simple, classic design — nothing fussy or overdone. My work tends to be transitional, or as I like to say, “traditional with a sense of modernity.” I love neutrals with a pop of color.

What are some of the toughest challenges facing your clients, and how can you help? My clients are overwhelmed with choices. They rely on me to understand their needs and present the best options for them in both design and price.

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Lofty Expectations Step away from traditionally styled rooms and into simple contemporary vibes with the help of multifaceted flooring. Tiled walls in a brick-joint pattern, accompanied by larger tile planks underfoot, encompass the space as the green sofa draws the eye to the living room’s decorative elements. Flooring can be used in so many ways and is the perfect product to take any room to the “wow” level.

FEATURED BRAND

Avienda STYLE

Season Wood Field Tile COLOR

Redwood Grove MATERIAL

Porcelain

BRAND

Daltile STYLE

Brickwork Paver Field Tile COLOR

Terrace MATERIAL

Ceramic

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Underfoot: How to Marry Soft and Hard Surfaces Torn between the look of hard surface and the comfort

Wood, stone, and some engineered floors provide that

of carpet? Marry the benefits of hard and soft surfaces

warm, neutral base that Gregory mentions. Adding

with a beautifully crafted area rug. Whether there’s a

texture and color via area rugs changes the dynamic

preference for hardwood, tile, or an engineered hard

of the space, softening it or creating vibrancy.

surface, the addition of an area rug brings depth to a space and adds instant interest.

Tina Ramchandani of Tina Ramchandani Creative layers area rugs with other textures to create a warm, relaxing environment. “Our interiors are comprised of modern forms, which are often clean, hard lines,” she explains. “We soften these hard lines and surfaces with plush, textured fabrics that allow the design to shine without overpowering with patterns.” In a bedroom, an area rug provides softness underfoot and mutes echoes to create a cozy, comfortable space. In the kitchen, the area rug creates interest among the standard kitchen materials. “Wood, marble, and metals are key elements of kitchen design and often serve as the predominant materials and palette,” says Gregory. “Utilizing subtle details will add interest to these materials and create a high level of visual interest in the space.”

Mix Textures To Create Interest High style is achieved by mixing a variety of textures. “The key to designing a space is to find a balance between design elements and visual interest,” explains Kevin Gregory, the creator of AllDay Industry. Gregory creates the aesthetic plans for dozens of NYC restaurant projects every year and says his approach works equally well in non-commercial spaces.

The Area Rug Does It All The foundation of a room is its flooring. “Choose colors and materials that create balance within the space,” Gregory says. “The use of bright colors and bold textures should be offset by a color palette of neutrals and warm tones as well as a selection drawn from natural materials.” 24 | PROSOURCEWHOLESALE.COM

This article references home improvement trends. ProSource may not sell all products mentioned. ProSource showrooms are independently owned and operated. Products may vary by location.

SPOTLIGHT Don Burns

BUILDER MEMBER PROSOURCE OF TEMPE (AZ)

school. Then, I gained construction experience

What are some of the toughest challenges facing your clients, and how can you help?

as a framing carpenter, where I developed an eye

Timelines. We explain to everyone that lead times

for quality, craftsmanship, and artistic design.

on materials have extended. We schedule trades for

In 2011, I started Cactus Valley Homes to further

the entire project at the time of contract signing,

develop my talents and master the building of

which helps cut down on delays.

Tell us about your job as a builder. In high school, I entered a construction trade

unique and elegant homes with innovative and impressive features in both new custom builds and renovations.

Who do you partner with to serve your customers? We have an in-house designer who works with our suppliers. One of our suppliers is ProSource Wholesale®, who provides everything we need in a one-stop location that makes it easy for our clients.

What are the hottest home trends right now? Clients are overwhelmed by the sheer number of styles and selections available. It’s more about qualifying “what” they are trying to accomplish, not necessarily the exact “how”. I help them filter and streamline their interests to create a holistic space that meets their unique needs.

What’s one thing you wish your customers could know about building a home? Today’s clients are looking for fine lines and modern themes. The traditional style is starting to become a secondary choice. Clients are opting for large-format tile with 1/16” grout joints to make their spaces look larger.

What’s one thing you wish your customers could know about building a home? Three attributes that make for a successful project are: 1) Attention to detail 2) High level of quality of the finished project 3) Good communication throughout. Expressing your visions, dreams, styles, and how you live helps us create a dream home that fulfills your needs.

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Why Every Home Needs Waterproof Flooring So many areas of the home are prone to water mishaps

Ramchandani takes full advantage of the porcelain tile

– kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and mud rooms.

options that are available to her clients. “You can opt

Fortunately, today’s waterproof flooring options are

for a pattern or even a wood look,” she says, “to create

wide-ranging and provide a living space with beauty,

a cozy, comfortable feel.” Porcelain tile is 100% water-

durability, and peace of mind.

proof and requires zero maintenance – numbers we can live with.

Waterproof Carpet Waterproof carpet is not an oxymoron. Solid science has led to the development of carpet fibers that resist liquid spills and the havoc they wreak. But it’s the moisture barrier of the backing that seals the deal: spills won’t lead to mold, mildew, or odor.

Throughout the Home Waterproof flooring is a must-have for families with children, homeowners with pets, those who entertain, and anyone who uses the bathroom. Waterproof options make the day-to-day a little less stressful, are easy to maintain, easy to clean, and most come with warranties in place to back up their promise to perform. Life shouldn’t be about keeping up with spills — it should be about living. Waterproof flooring options

Luxury Vinyl Tile

give the freedom to live life while keeping a beautiful home.

Vinyl tile has come a long way over the years. The reliable, easy-to-care for flooring that graced the majority of kitchens and bathrooms in the past has evolved into modern luxury vinyl tile. LVT looks like natural materials (hardwood, stone) yet holds up to wear, tear, and water like only vinyl can. It’s waterproof, pet-resistant, scuff-resistant, and supereasy to maintain.

Porcelain Tile “I like using porcelain tile in spaces that require durable, waterproof surfaces,” says Tina Ramchandani, of Tina Ramchandani Creative (TRC). “I tend to use them in lower levels and basements because they don’t buckle like wood, and they are easy to clean!” 26 | PROSOURCEWHOLESALE.COM

This article references home improvement trends. ProSource may not sell all products mentioned. ProSource showrooms are independently owned and operated. Products may vary by location.

SPOTLIGHT Komal Sheth

INTERIOR DESIGNER MEMBER PROSOURCE OF AUSTIN (TX)

Who do you partner with to serve your customers?

process that requires a good amount of exploration.

ProSource Wholesale® has been a great partner

spaces we make reflect the people we make them for.

As designers, we are invested in making sure that the

– everyone works hard to support our projects so they run smoothly. I’ve worked with Liz, Larry, Claudia, and Valerie for 10 years and they’ve been super, helping me find the right solutions for my clients.

What are the hottest home design trends right now? I like to balance saturated colors with white so they don’t feel overwhelming. Green is a beautiful, bold color choice. Geometric prints are going to be huge, and I think circles are the new triangles. No matter what the hottest trends are, the design should reflect the architecture and geography that it resides in. Choosing natural elements and using materials that are long-lasting will result in a beautiful space that will stand the test of time.

What are some of the toughest challenges facing your clients, and how can you help? Discussing all points of view generally works well. Fortunately, my amazing clients, partners, and staff share a common goal that automatically mitigates conflict.

What is the most satisfying aspect of your job? It is an indescribable feeling when a client truly

What’s one thing you wish your customers could know about home

appreciates how I designed a space that embodies

design?

done counts as a win in my career and my personal life.

The more open-minded you are, the more you will garner from the design process. It’s important to

their style and passion. Appreciation for a job well I take pride in being an experienced partner who can solve tough problems for my clients.

stretch aesthetic boundaries. Interior design is a

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FEATURED BRAND

Harding Naturals

Hardwood

STYLE

Haldiman - Brushed COLOR

Wheat SPECIES

Bamboo

BRAND

Avienda

Baroque

Armstrong

STYLE

Grand Isle

Cassini Plank

Turlington Signature Engineered

COLOR

Burlywood

Ashford Walnut Right

Glazed Woodland

SPECIES

Oak

Walnut

Birch

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The products shown on this page may be available in various colors and sizes. ProSource showrooms are independently owned and operated. Products may vary by location. Contact or visit your local showroom for details.

BRAND

Avienda

Baroque

USFloors

STYLE

Grabel

Boulder Scraped

Traditions Solid Bamboo 3â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

COLOR

Natural

Bronzed Acacia

Horizontal Natural

SPECIES

Hickory

Acacia

Bamboo

BRAND

Armstrong

Harding Naturals

USFloors

STYLE

Prime Harvest Solid Low Gloss

Haldiman - Brushed

Castle Combe Originals

COLOR

Mystic Taupe

Umber

Avon

SPECIES

Oak

Bamboo

Oak

BRAND

USFloors

Avienda

Armstrong

STYLE

Cork Parquet Tiles

Bayswater

Artisan Collective

COLOR

Edipo Matte

Pigeon Grey

Surface Effect White

SPECIES

Cork

Ash

Maple

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FEATURED BRAND

Emser

Tile

STYLE

Velocity COLOR

Rate TYPE

Porcelain

BRAND

Happy Floors

Daltile

Emser

STYLE

Tigerwood

Endeavors Mosaic

Terazio - Polished

COLOR

Snow

Meditation

Palladio

MATERIAL

Porcelain

Cermaic

Porcelain

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BRAND

Avienda

Emser

Avienda

STYLE

Treyburne

Zone 2â&#x20AC;? Hexagon Mosaic - Matte

Easterbrook Mosaic

COLOR

Cask Oak

Gray

Psavda1182

MATERIAL

Porcelain

Cermaic

BRAND

Emser

Avienda

Happy Floors

STYLE

Chemistry

Overby Plank

Asia

COLOR

Brown

Umber

Antracite

MATERIAL

Porcelain

Cermaic

Porcelain

BRAND

Happy Floors

Avienda

STYLE

Blast

Ava Terina

Tyburn

COLOR

Statuario

Noce

Frost

MATERIAL

Porcelain

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FEATURED BRAND

Decorรก

Cabinets

BRAND

Decorรก

Omega

STYLE

Braydon Manor

Littleton

COLOR

Chantille Coffee

Porch Swing

WOOD TYPE

Maple

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Rustic Oak

STYLE

Braydon Manor COLOR

Crushed Ice WOOD TYPE

Maple

BRAND

Decorรก STYLE

Harmony Inset COLOR

Coriander Espresso WOOD TYPE

Cherry

BRAND

Omega

Decorรก

Omega

STYLE

Monterey

Airedale

COLOR

Ricci High Gloss Laminate - Slab

Truffle

Sweet Pea

COLOR

WOOD TYPE

Gray

Quartersawn Oak

Maple

WOOD TYPE

Laminate

BRAND

Decorรก

Omega

Decorรก

STYLE

Verona

Hampton

Marquis

COLOR

Natural

Cranberry Coffee

Mink

WOOD TYPE

Hickory

Maple

Alder

BRAND

Omega

Decorรก

Omega

STYLE

Clayton 5-Piece

Treyburn Inset Square Beaded

Loring Inset

COLOR

Pure White Caramel

Natural

Smokey Hills

WOOD TYPE

Maple

Alder

Cherry

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FEATURED BRAND

LenaStone

Vinyl

STYLE

Urban Promenade COLOR

Cocoa Bean TYPE

Engineered Stone

BRAND

Armstrong

Baroque

Harding Luxury

STYLE

Standard Excelon Imperial Texture

Artisan Plank

San Lorenzo

COLOR

Nagana Oak

591

Classic White

TYPE

Luxury Vinyl Plank

Sheet Vinyl

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BRAND

Armstrong

Harding Luxury Plus

Baroque

STYLE

Station Square - Pemberton

Sylvan

Marquis Plank

COLOR

Polar Bear White

836

Vintagewood

TYPE

Sheet Vinyl

Luxury Vinyl Plank

BRAND

Harding

LenaStone

USFloors

STYLE

Genua - Deep Embossed

COREtec Plus

COLOR

CCA Premium Groutable Tile - Imperial Travertine

Redlands

COLOR

Carolina Pine

TYPE

London Fog

TYPE

Luxury Vinyl Tile

TYPE

Engineered Vinyl Plank

COLOR

Engineered Stone

BRAND

Resista Plus H2O

USFloors

LenaStone

STYLE

Bruin II

COREtec Plus

Rockstone

COLOR

Gray Oak

Blackstone Oak

Sand Trap

TYPE

Engineered Vinyl Plank

Engineered Stone

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FEATURED BRAND

Stainmaster

Carpet

STYLE

Mastery COLOR

81015 TYPE

Pattern

BRAND

Innovia

Tigressa Cherish

DuraWeave Elite

STYLE

Vivacity Plus II

Zero Calories

Corvallis Plus

COLOR

Ground Coffee

Winslow Pier

Seaside Resort

TYPE

Texture

Pattern

Frieze

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BRAND

Somerset House

Dixie Home

Innovia Touch

STYLE

Lavanda

Mesmerize

Hoist

COLOR

Redwood

Pure

Greenhouse

TYPE

Pattern

Loop

BRAND

Resista Soft Style

Somerset House

Tigressa Cherish

STYLE

Adage Better Solid

Jocular

Catch Some Rays

COLOR

Concrete

Otter

Taupe Haze

TYPE

Texture

Pattern

Loop

BRAND

Harding Factory Direct

Tigressa Soft Style

Resista Soft Style

STYLE

Kilpatrick Better

Great Idea

Rekindle

COLOR

Hoot Owl

Corn Husk

City Fog

TYPE

Texture

Loop

Pattern

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Dedicated Account Manager The ProSource Wholesale® commitment to your project’s success is most evident in the unique level of support we offer through our dedicated account managers. From start to finish, we’re here to help with the complete project, turning dreams into reality. This exclusive partnership fosters lasting relationships and ensures the total satisfaction of our trade professional members and their homeowner clients. You can trust your dedicated account manager to deliver superior customer care.

Product Selection ProSource Wholesale® is an unrivaled private showroom offering a wide range of first-quality products. From budget-conscious to exceptional luxury, the product selection is truly inspirational. You’ll have access to over 50,000 flooring, kitchen and bath choices, whether in the showroom or online at

prosourcewholesale.com. ProSource showrooms offer the most diverse selection of home remodeling products in one convenient, easyto-shop location, allowing you to take your project from ordinary to extraordinary.

Wholesale Pricing Buying wholesale means you pay less by eliminating retail mark ups. ProSource Wholesale® offers the buying power of 145 showrooms across North America. This allows our trade professional members and their homeowner clients to buy home remodeling products for less. Plus, our ProSource Price Protection means you will not find a lower price.*

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*Bring a written quote into your ProSource Wholesale showroom at the time of purchase. If, for any reason, ProSource can’t beat a competitor’s first-quality, non-closeout price on identical merchandise, we’ll give you $100 on the spot. Applies to exact brand comparisons only. Each showroom is independently owned and operated. Products and prices may vary by location.

Own A ProSource Wholesale Showroom ®

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LOW START UP COSTS

NO RETAIL HOURS

We are committed to the success of our owners. You will be in business for yourself, but not by yourself. By owning a ProSource franchise you can expect the following franchisee support:

NO INSTALLATION SERVICES

» Detailed site location and store opening support » Intensive specialized recruiting and training support for all showroom staff » Results-oriented marketing campaigns to bring trade pros and clients into the showroom » Experienced field consultants working to improve showroom top-lines and bottom-lines

LIMITED INVENTORY

» Industry-leading merchandising and purchasing, ensuring the right products at the right prices ProSource exclusively serves trade pros — builders, remodelers, installers, designers and more — and their clients from private, members-only showrooms. Owning a ProSource is about more than selling home improvement products; it’s about building relationships and having a positive impact on your local

LOW OPERATING COSTS

community.

Contact us to learn more and explore desirable territories that are presently available (franchise.prosourcewholesale.com or 800.466.6984, ext. 1401). This is not an offer to sell a ProSource Wholesale franchise, but is for informational purposes only. No offer to sell a ProSource Wholesale franchise will be made in any state that requires registration until the offering has been exempted from the requirements of, or duly registered in and declared effective by, such jurisdiction. No sale of a franchise will be made until the Franchise Disclosure Document has been delivered to the prospective franchisee and adherence to the applicable statutory waiting period. In New York, an offer can be made only by prospectus first filed with the New York Department of Law of the State of New York. Such filing does not constitute approval by the New York Department of Law.

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