Qualified Remodeler Magazine

DEC 2013

Qualified Remodeler helps independent remodeling firms to survive, become more professional and more profitable by providing must-have business information, namely best business practices, new product information and timely design ideas.

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3 4 GRASS AMERICA INC. How does your product help residential remodelers? Several options in drawer systems can fit almost any kitchen design. Popular colors include metallic, stainless steel and champagne. Drawer systems like our Nova Pro and DWD XP offer divider systems and railing systems to customize the interior of the drawer while matching the drawer sides. Wood drawer boxes still dominate, and the hardware is now concealed to enhance the beauty of the wood box. What's the next big advancement in the market? The biggest advancement is the soft- KESSEBĂ–HMER USA How does your cabinetry help residential remodelers? Our products make cabinetry better. Whether you want to make your backsplash an organized and attractive area of your kitchen or you want to turn your wasted close action in hinges. What was once typical for drawer hardware has now branched out to cabinet doors. New advances in soft-close hardware offer more adjustments for the installer and consumer. Our TEC soft-close hinge offers a three-tier adjustment so you can regulate the closing action of your door. It offers the installer/consumer the choice of how they prefer their softclose action to function. In drawers, you are seeing threeand four-way adjustments from side, height, depth and tilt. Circle 36 or visit directory.for residentialpros.com/11247867 space in a corner cabinet into a modern, ergonomic and useful space, we have you covered. We also have pantry systems of all shapes and sizes, as well as organizers for nearly any cabinet type. What's the next big advancement in the market? The next big shift is one of style. We have seen the European influence coming on strong in this country throughout the past few years. One extreme is the more minimalist designs in new homes and remodels. New homes have more metal and glass than they used to. In kitchens, there is more of a modern design aesthetic with straight lines, glossy surfaces and industrial touches. For the less daring or flexible, transitional design is becoming very popular, where newer Euro touches are mixed in varying degrees with modern design. Effective storage and organization is equally important, according to many recent market studies. REV-A-SHELF How does your cabinetry help residential remodelers? Whether it is our pullout blind corner solution, cabinet organizer, waste container or line of LED lighting, our products provide storage, organization and lighting solutions for residential remodelers. Our cabinet accessories maximize storage space and are fully accessible. Our energy-efficient lighting not only adds ambiance to a room, but enhances visibility. What's the next advancement in the market? Soft-close. At one time soft-close was considered a luxury in the market, but today it is expected. As more people are looking to remodel their homes, they are requesting soft-close products be specified in their design. Additionally, energy efficiency will remain a key trend in 2014 remodeling. We will see the use of LED lighting to save on energy consumption and bulb replacement. Circle 38 or visit directory.for residentialpros. com/11247877 Circle 37 or visit directory.for residentialpros.com/11247873 ForResidentialPros.com QR December 2013 29 5

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