Connections is the official weekly electronic newsletter of the DPHA sent to our database of DPHA members. It conveys timely industry and Association news, summaries of successful sales and business practices, and industry research reports. Each week Connections delivers dynamic, highly readable and graphically appealing content that connects people with the information they need to become more productive, effective and professionally accomplished. Connections also features new products, news, personnel updates, member videos, new member spotlights, and other announcements from DPHA manufacturer members each week.
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The medical community constantly advises Americans to sleep more and more soundly. Easier said than done for many. And when you and your team members don’t get enough sleep, what is the typical remedy? Coffee. Unfortunately, caffeine, while offering short-term pick-me-up benefits, is not... Continue Reading
The Etre Kitchen Collection is an exquisite representation of the design era known as Machine Age Modernism. It was a time when design influencers focused on functionality, practicality and purpose. True to this notion, the Etre collection is defined by the precision knurling that graces the... Continue Reading
Watermark Designs has teamed up with renowned architect, interior designer and product designer Barry Goralnick on a bathroom collection that elevates the industrial trend by adding a level of sophistication and luxury. The new collection, according to Barry Goralnick, is the “definition of... Continue Reading
Adding a “pop of color” is a tried-and-true way to inject color into a design scheme. Hardware Renaissance puts a fresh twist on that idea with an innovative color option for their collection of solid bronze hardware. Their artistic patinas imbue color through textured finishes that... Continue Reading
Boost your average sale with Flitz! Order twelve 16oz bottles of either Flitz Stainless Steel Chrome Clean or Flitz Stainless Steel Polish Protectant (or order six of each) and get two dozen 12"x12" Microfiber Towels and FREE freight! (a $65 value!). Call Lisa at 262-534-5898 or email... Continue Reading
Help your customers elevate their personal spa experience with the enhanced design of MrSteam’s patented, award-winning Linear SteamHead. New enhancements include: Decorative Faceplates are available in seven designer finishes matching almost any bathroom décor. Aroma Tray infuses... Continue Reading
Hydro Systems introduces the GRANT freestanding bathtub. The Grant was created with gentile curves that soften the shape of the tub, featuring one of our most popular bathing shapes. The bathtub has a capacity of 80 gallons and dimensions of 66 x 36 x 23. Hydro Systems prioritizes sourcing the... Continue Reading
California Faucets has been recognized for innovation and cutting-edge design with a 2021 Good Design® Award. The award program organized by The Chicago Athenaeum to honor industry leaders in design and manufacturing recently announced the 2021 winners, which includes California Faucets’... Continue Reading
The House of Rohl®, a portfolio of five iconic, global luxury plumbing brands, recently announced the launch of a new brand campaign to continue to fuel its fast-growing business. The new campaign partners with Hollywood creators to bring the idea of "Life Well Crafted" to screens nationwide,... Continue Reading
After making a grand design statement at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS)—where it received head-turns and nods, including a Designhounds Top Ten award—Belwith-Keeler brings it’s Bijou collection to ICFF, and finds itself an NYCxDESIGN Award Winner! Knikki Grantham,... Continue Reading
There is a reason that the opposite of play is work. And when the work is more taxing and challenging, most of us are likely to put off projects that need to get done. Why do something now that you can put off to last minute, right? A primary reason why we procrastinate, writes social... Continue Reading
ICFF took place this week in NYC, and several of our members were there. Feedback was that our members were impressed by the New York area showroom attendance, as well as that of the New York design community. The smaller footprint of the show and the grouping of vendors helped to create a... Continue Reading
