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Schuon Kitchens and Traditions in Tile Co-Presenting Session on Design Trends at Atlanta Remodeling Expo

Tuesday, April 24th, 2012

NEWS RELEASE 

Atlanta, GA, April 24, 2012 – Schuon Kitchens & Baths and Traditions in Tile and Stone are co-presenting an educational session on kitchen and bath design trends at The Cutting Edge: 2012 – Remodeling Education Expo. The Atlanta Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) is hosting the Expo at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, GA on May 8, 2012. The day-long event runs from 7 am to 6 pm and features a full day of CEU course offerings, a keynote address by Sal Alfano (Editorial Director of Remodeling Magazine), an exhibit hall, networking lunch and a happy hour mixer. Registration is $75 for NARI members and $110 for non members.

The Expo features 18 innovative educational sessions to include 6 credit hours of Continuing Education Units (CEU) that meet Georgia Residential Contractor Licensing Requirements and NARI Certification requirements. The Expo will also bring together members of related industry associations including the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

Trends in Kitchen & Bath Design:

Schuon Kitchens & Baths and Traditions in Tile and Stone have teamed together to create an educational session titled Trends in Kitchen & Bath Design. In addition to pulling from years of professional design experience, the presenters are also conducting research to gain information from national manufacturers and designers across the country. The presentation will feature example images to illustrate where design trends are heading. This is a great session for remodelers, designers and architects wanting to stay current on trends so they may share the information with homeowners and their clients.

Attendees will learn about current kitchen design trends including information on: cabinetry, backsplashes, countertops, sinks, lighting, appliances, hoods and kitchen flooring. The presentation will also cover current bathroom design trends including information on: showers, tubs, toilets, sinks, cabinetry, fixtures, lighting, flooring and other popular upgrades such as steam showers, floor heating, towel warmers and more. Representatives from Schuon Kitchens & Baths and Traditions in Tile and Stone will also be available at their booths to answer questions.

About NARI Atlanta:

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) is the homeowner’s resource for finding quality contractors, design-build firms, suppliers and other related professionals in the Greater Atlanta area. NARI Atlanta is a not-for-profit trade association committed exclusively to the service of the professional remodeling industry. Representing professional remodeling contractors, product manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, trade and consumer publications, utilities and lending institutions, NARI stands as the spokesgroup of the industry and an ally to the nation’s homeowners.

About Schuon Kitchens & Baths:

Schuon Kitchens & Baths offers six of the finest cabinet lines at price points for almost every budget, as well as custom-built cabinetry and furniture. Schuon offers professional design services by certified designers. With over 30 years of experience, Schuon has built a solid reputation for designing and creating Atlanta’s finest kitchens and baths. Schuon has showrooms in Atlanta and Roswell that are open by appointment for their clients’ convenience.

About Traditions in Tile and Stone:

Traditions in Tile and Stone has been serving Atlanta’s residential design and build community for over 75 years. As a family owned and operated business, Traditions in Tile and Stone is the Southeast’s leading distributor of fine porcelain and ceramic tile, natural stone, glass, metals and mosaics and offers unparalleled service, quality and value. The company’s award-winning showrooms are staffed with friendly, professionally educated designers who are eager to help with product selections for any budget.

Kitchen Trends for Popular Atlanta Intown Neighborhoods

Tuesday, March 20th, 2012

By Emily Robbins

Less is more. White cabinets are “in” again, as well as brass hardware, but in totally new ways. If you are interested in finding out where design is trending for intown Atlanta, here is a quick overview:

As a kitchen designer to some of Atlanta’s premiere intown neighborhoods, including the Highlands, Morningside, North Druid Hills and Decatur, I have noticed several interesting kitchen design trends.

Over the past decade, I have seen a shift toward more simple and clean design. Clients are requesting far less decorative details on cabinetry such as heavy moldings, spindles and pilaster treatments, and are opting for more simple lines and less ornate designs.

Cabinet Trends – Light cabinetry is popular, and white cabinetry is definitely back in a new and better way. Today’s white cabinets are not distressed and not glazed, but feature plain paint that has the appearance of being painted on site (as was done years ago).

Countertop Trends – Polished granite has taken a backseat to matte finishes. We are specifying a lot of white marble and concrete. Also, zero maintenance quartz surfaces are increasingly popular. We are also contrasting the light wood of the cabinetry with dark solid wood countertops in mahogany or walnut that are used in accent areas such as a side cabinet or on an island.

Kitchen Flooring Trends – Hardwoods are still generally preferred on the main level with an emphasis on building on an “open” concept to connect the spaces. We match existing hardwoods if they are in good shape.  When we are specifying new hardwoods, the trend is toward darker stains and wider planks.

Mantle Hood Trends – We see a definite move toward more simple and smaller mantle hoods with an emphasis on metal including copper, bronze and zinc.

Hardware Trends – Brass is back, but not in the super shiny finish that was popular years ago. The new brass is in a matte finish giving it a rich, aged and warm appearance.

In terms of style, most homeowners prefer a transitional design. Clients with older homes typically want to keep the architectural integrity of the house, yet modernize by creating a more simplistic, less hectic environment with less clutter.

Another popular trend is creating an industrial feel to spaces by using light fixtures and hardware in darker iron mental and darker bass finishes that are contrasted with lighter rough hewn wood accents in exposed ceiling beams and in the furniture.

Emily Robbins is a Certified Kitchen Designer and Vice President of Schuon Kitchens and Baths, Inc.

Introducing the Schuon Select Saver Package

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011

After months of extensive research and negotiation, we developed a complete kitchen program that includes nicely accessorized American-made cabinetry, delivery and installation, built-in appliances, granite countertops, sink and faucet and tile backspace material for $21,645. For more information, please view our flyer: SKBI Select Saver Flyer.

New Custom-Built Cabinetry and Furniture

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011

In addition to six lines of the finest cabinetry available anywhere, we are pleased to offer custom-built cabinetry and furniture. We can now create totally custom wet bars, bookcases, basement cabinets, entertainment centers, furniture and closets. Our custom-built cabinetry and furniture is created with exquisite detail to complement any décor. If you had trouble finding just the right cabinet or piece of furniture in the past, we would love to help you create the perfect solution.

Schuon’s Atlanta Showroom Featured in Kitchen & Bath Design News

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011

The Atlanta showroom for Schuon Kitchens &  Baths was featured in Kitchen & Bath Design News.  KBDN did an interesting article on unique showrooms and featured SKBI’s Atlanta location.

Schuon Kitchen & Bath’s Atlanta showroom is located near the Martin Luther King Jr. Historic District in a late-1800s cotton mill warehouse. Emily Robbins, co-owner of the company came up with the idea of using the space as a live/work loft.  For more information about the unique showroom, please see the Show Time article.

Welcome To The Shoe-On Blog

Monday, October 31st, 2011

Hello again! I am so excited about our new blog and email series which will originate at the beginning of November. The blogs will be posted on our web site and the articles will also be distributed via email to our trade and prospective trade partners.

Rather than blogging about our company or our projects, we will provide education based kitchen and bath industry information that you will find helpful in your business. The hope is that our blogs will provide a quick, easy and interesting way for you to keep up with our ever-changing industry.

We will write some of the articles but will also have professionals from every sub-sect of the kitchen and bath industry write articles about their specialty.  Design trends, new models and types of appliances, the latest in tile, plumbing, lighting, countertops, flooring and sales/marketing and business practices are some of the topics we hope to discuss.

By giving us one to three minutes of your time, we hope you will learn something new that may help you as you meet with a prospective client, work with a current client or as you manage your company in this volatile business environment.

During this recession, it is our belief that true industry professionals must be more knowledgeable and competent than the “less-than-professional” among us. It is our hope that the articles will, in a small way, help you stay updated in the kitchen and bath industry.

Our first articles will be an informative four-part series about wood countertops. We hope you enjoy the articles, and we would value any feedback or any ideas of future topics you might suggest!

Hans Schuon and Emily Robbins

Schuon Kitchens and Baths, Inc.

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