Design News - Spring 2016

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DESIGNNEWS

spring 2016

Sigma

Beautiful and Earth-Friendly, Too Good Deeds + Good Designs = A Refreshing Collaboration A Conversation with Vicki Pfeil, Owner and President Did You Know?

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Beautiful and Earth-Friendly, Too Miller’s Fine Decorative Hardware has proudly offered SIGMA kitchen and bath collections since 1989 As leaders in the industry, together, Miller’s Fine Decorative Hardware and Sigma Designer Faucetry have continued to meet the needs of design professionals for residential and commercial projects throughout south Florida. Interior designers, custom builders and architects rely on our expertise to fulfill their kitchen and bath design projects. Sigma never lets us down when we’re appointing luxury faucetry to our projects.

SIGMA Designer Faucetry not only creates transitional, classic and

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contemporary faucet collections, their company takes great care to protect the earth’s environment. A perfect fitting to celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd!

• As a plating and coating facility, their corporation qualifies as a “zero discharge” existing source metal finisher. They recycle 95 - 98% of all water used in the plating process.

• They were awarded the Encina Wastewater Authority Environmental Excellence Award for Pollution Prevention.

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• They are a Watersense U.S. Environmental Protection Agency partner. • Sigma has improved factory production areas with such energy saving modifications as compact fluorescent lighting.

Chemicals, cardboard, scrap, metal, plastic and paper are recycled whenever possible.

Visit our Sigma displays in Jupiter and West Palm Beach. For a personal consultation, please contact us at 561.746.4800.

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Good Deeds + Good Designs = A Refreshing Collaboration Dozens of the area’s most prominent design professionals joined us in our Jupiter showroom on March 10th for 100 Fountains: Water for Africa.

The event was a celebration of spectacular Fantini faucet collections and the philanthropic work the company is doing to bring water to areas of the world where it’s needed most. Miller’s Fine Decorative Hardware was proud to host and sponsor this very special evening.

Thank you to Fantini, LUXE and our many colleagues and friends who joined the celebration.

Click here for a photo journey.

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A Conversation with Vicki Pfeil Owner and President Q: Tell us a bit about the history of the company and your role at Miller’s Fine Decorative Hardware.

A: After 5 years of managing and selling for the decorative hardware and plumbing business, I purchased Miller’s Fine Decorative Hardware in 1994. I remained in a sales capacity while also operating the business until 2007. Since that time, I have remained focused on growing and managing the business. I expanded the Jupiter showroom several times, each time adding more showroom space and warehousing. By 2010 we realized we were ready to open a second location and by 2011, we opened our West Palm Beach showroom.

Q:What are a few trends you’re seeing in high-end kitchen and bath design?

A: I think clients today are looking to make their spaces more individualized. And this is made possible with the influx of materials like stone, ceramic, glass and

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Vicki Pfeil with her dogs, Murphy and Sana

man-made solid surfaces coupled with a myriad of colors. There is so much more in the market to work with that makes this a reality for our clients. Inviting, warm and “transitional” are still the buzzwords being used in home renovations and new construction.

When I was visiting one or our primary vendors in LA last month, they said it best: “I think we are all tired of the white and grey marble baths.” We are definitely seeing that change today.

Q: What are some tips for incorporating decorative hardware into your space?

A: Keep it simple to start, including: • Change your cabinet hardware in both the kitchen and bath.

You’ll be surprised how this refreshes your space. Before visiting the showroom, remove one of your cabinet doors or a drawer and bring it with you to the showroom. It will make the selection process much easier.

• Replace your “over-the-vanity whole mirror” with individual mirrors and new lighting is reasonably easy, especially on an interior wall.

• Update your bathroom finishes by replacing the lavatory faucets and add new accessories.

• Project complications and additional costs usually occur with vanities, kitchen cabinets or trying to replace in-wall plumbing in the shower. But replacing in-wall plumbing can be easier if it’s accessible from an interior room. It’s much easier to replace drywall in a room, hall or closet than replacing tile or marble on a shower wall that you had installed years ago.

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Did You Know?

Miller’s Fine Decorative Hardware’s forte is our expertise in specifying and selling decorative plumbing and hardware projects with the trades involved. We are competitive and take pride in being able to offer exclusive vendors such as Waterworks, Ammara, Fantini, and our own private label brand, Jesyka.

For a personal consultation, contact us at 561-746-4800.

SEASONAL HOURS NOV 1ST - APRIL 30TH

Beginning May 1st, we will be closed on Saturdays in our Jupiter location for summer hours. For your convenience, our showrooms have extended hours of operation during the winter and spring seasons.

JUPITER showroom hours Mon. – Fri. 9:30 am to 5:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Evenings by Appointment

WEST PALM BEACH showroom hours M T W F 9:30 am to 5:00 pm Thursday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Evenings by Appointment

miller’s fine decorative hardware 226 Center Street, Jupiter, FL 33458 Phone: 561.746.4800 Fax: 561.743.0233 501 South Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone: 561.837.9090 Fax 561.743.0233

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