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We just took this new shot of our Florence Bookcase and I thought I’d share it.

Our American Treasures ® Florence Bookcase is a study in simplicity and style.  Reflecting a hint of Italian architectural elements and styling, this piece can bring a refreshing accent to any room style.  And, adjustable shelves and a bottom drawer provide handy display and storage space.

In many homes today, the master bath is no longer just another room –but a complete suite.  It’s evolved to become more of a  private oasis that truly lets you escape from all the stresses and strains of the day.

In fact, many masters today are outfitted with walk-in closets completely custom-tailored to the owner’s needs, as well as  dressing,  sitting, exercise areas and other features one might find in a luxury spa or resort.

To help homeowners create their own private escape, we’re always working on new designs for the master bath area.  To see some of our most recent bath designs and installations, visit the cabinetry section of our website.

Blurring the lines of classical and contemporary, our new Guinevere Breakfront offers a wonderful showpiece for china, crystal and other treasured accents.

One of the newest pieces to join our American Treasures® Collection of copyrighted furniture designs, this one now joins others in the collection that offer a versatile style option for any room in the home.

The breakfront’s arched top features a glass front with curved wooden design elements that add drama and elegance.  And, clean lines and a hand-styled finish complete the look.

Click here to see more new designs in the collection.

Inspired by the slender, simple and elegant design lines that defined Regency neoclassic furniture designs of the 19^th century, these new side and arm chair designs are sure to add a touch of casual elegance to any dining environment.

Like all pieces in our line, they’re available in countless finish options.  Making their debut during the Spring 2012 High Point Market, these chairs are the newest to join our chair/bench category.  To see the full selection, click here.

Available in square and rectangular styles, the decidedly modern ”Moderne” coffee  table design can lend a touch of casual , contemporary elegance to any space.

Enhancing its appeal, the piece is available in countless finish options.  Part of our American Treasures ® Collection, this piece now joins others in the group that blend classic , clean style lines to offer wonderful transitional looks.  To see more of our American Treasures Collection of copyrighted furniture designs, click here.

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) recently  revealed  the prevailing trends seen in the 2012 NKBA Design Competition.

According to the association’s press release — Out of the nearly 500 designs submitted to the 2012 NKBA Design Competition rose some presiding themes. Fixtures, finishes, materials, color palettes, technology, shapes, focal points and overall geometry are a few among the complex considerations that talented creative-thinkers factor into their plans when generating a room design.

One of the trends noted was “shimmering surfaces.”   As outlined in the press release,” Shimmering  surfaces, shining fixtures, high-sheen finishes, and perfectly placed lighting accents are a prominent personality trait of current kitchens.”

The galley kitchen design we created with Bastille Metal Works in our High Point showroom reflects this trend perfectly.    Bastille provided the countertops and range hood to complement our cabinetry.

If you are not familiar with this company, be sure to visit their website – www.bastillemetalworks.com.  They specialize in  custom-made zinc countertops and pewter bar tops – all custom cast with your choice of metal, finish and edge profile.  Their artisan team also crafts custom metal range hoods, zinc mantles and furnishings, including zinc tabletops.

This month we’re pleased to put the spotlight on California designer Julie Mifsud www.juliemifsuddesign.com . For Julie, no design job is too small.  It’s a business philosophy that’s served her well as she’s built her expansive design business and its loyal client base, which includes some of the Bay area’s biggest personalities.

It’s also what put her in touch with us. At the time, a potential client contacted her to get her thoughts on a Wolfe Range with red knobs that he was thinking about installing in his kitchen. She drove an hour and forty-five minutes to his home to discuss the range selection. During the meeting she asked her client a lot of questions to learn more about his lifestyle, his design tastes and his hopes for the kitchen itself.   Her client lived alone but Julie soon learned that his home would quickly fill up with grandchildren, family and friends during the holidays. She also learned that the kitchen was truly the heart of this home – where everyone gathered.

“As we spoke about ideas for the kitchen beyond the range, I learned that he had always wanted a space  that captured an  Old World look and feel reminiscent of his  European grandmother’s own kitchen – aged looks, meticulous detailing, and a warm and welcoming atmosphere,” Julie explains in the Featured Designer profile on our site. “ And, he wanted a kitchen that would effectively and efficiently serve his needs when he was home  alone, but could also  easily accommodate the extended family when they came to visit.”

With its hand-finished designs, Old World influences and versatile custom cabinetry capabilities, Julie thought Habersham offered the perfect design solution.  She showed her client  Habersham’s kitchen and bath portfolio and he  agreed that Habersham had the look he wanted. Together with  her contractor, Jeff Nelms, Nelms Construction, Habersham Sales Representative Jim Solada and the Habersham custom cabinetry team, Julie began working on a project that would grow from that single range to include  a complete kitchen and bulter’s pantry redesign, guest bath cabinetry and design solutions for other rooms in the home as well.

The Spring/Summer 2012 Market Style Report from the recent High Point Market has been released and we were delighted to see our American Treasures ® Florence Bookcase featured on page 15.

As the Market Authority explains on its website (www.highpointmarket.org), The High Point Market is the home fashion world’s equivalent to Fashion Week, with more products, more trends, and more excitement than any other home show. The Market Style Report gathers hundreds of products into the newest looks, with a segment on the styles that are On Trend today, and a section that looks farther out to trends that are just On the Horizon.

The Market Style Report  offers a wonderful sneak peek at the trends and designs you should start seeing on retail floors in coming months.  Click here to see the full report.

Whether you’re looking to add an accent or define a room’s design direction, an occasional  table can provide the perfect finishing touch.

Take our new copyrighted American Treasures® Modern Coffee Table shown here. Available in square and rectangular style options, this delightful new design can add the perfect touch of casual contemporary elegance.

We now showcase our entire furniture line on our website so if you’re in the market for an occasional table, click here to see what we have to offer!

When it comes to the many dressing room designs our team is working on, we’re always looking for new storage solutions and innovations.  One that has proven to be especially popular is  our flip-top ironing board storage drawer.

As you can see here, a closet door opens to reveal a drawer that pulls out –converting into an easily accessible and sturdy ironing board feature.

We’ll be highlighting some of the other great dressing room features in upcoming blogs so check back soon.