A NOTE FROM DPHA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, REBEKAH COVAY
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2020 sure has been a year for the history books. The world has suffered losses, a worldwide push for equality and the closing of many businesses across the globe. This year the DPHA Conference + Showcase will look a little different, but we will offer the connection, education and push forward into the new business climate we have all been craving.
Safety has been in my every fiber since COVID-19 started, as I am one of the faces of those that are high risk. We are going above and beyond the protocol of national, local and hotel recommendations in regards to social distancing and member safety. Meals will look a bit different, showcase will look a bit different, but that does not mean you won’t walk out of this year’s conference with the same benefits of previous years when we could see everyone’s smiling faces.
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DPHA Members' Blog - June 12, 2020.
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KEYS TO RENOVATING POWDER ROOMS
Powder Rooms first appeared during the Victorian era as a small room accessible to guests that were used to powder wigs and later to powder noses. Today, powder rooms represent one of the unique spaces in a home where you can let your imagination run wild. Because most powder rooms only feature a toilet and a sink, there is no limitation on the type of materials that can be used to make distinctive design statements ranging from dark colors to large-scale patterned wallpapers that otherwise would overwhelm larger spaces.
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Sales Tips and Industry Thoughts
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The WELL Building Standard: An Introduction by Greg Rohl.
Wellness and Self Care are increasingly popular areas of study and practice. They are popular subjects in social and traditional media, with health and fitness mavens promoting teas, lotions, meditation, yoga, Pilates, or whatever Gwyneth Paltrow and the folks at Goop are highlighting. Now the tragic human costs and resulting shutdown and self-quarantine due to COVID-19 have made the importance of Wellness a very real priority. We are learning how critical it is to strengthen and support our immune systems and manage our stress through healthier diet, proper sleep, exercise and mindfulness...
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A Homage to Kitchen Klutzes.
This Saturday, June 13, is National Kitchen Klutzes Day. It’s a celebration dedicated to everyone who has ever been a klutz in the kitchen. Saturday, we embrace home cooks who may have dropped a dish, cut a finger or burned a creation beyond recognition. June 13 is your day. It’s a day to acknowledge that you may not be the next Julia Child or Bobby Flay. It's a day to remind you that it's okay to be clumsy in the kitchen. And don’t worry, you are not alone. 15% of Americans agree that they are “not very good when it comes to cooking, often messing things up or having other mishaps"...
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#DPHAWeeklyWednesdayWebinar
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Next week the Reps take the hot seat! Join DPHA award winning reps Traci D’Antoni, Cynthia Carter, Mary Labowitz, Yana Haralanova, Joan Patters and Debby Stehr as we discuss business in this new post-COVID world. We will talk about the changing roles of reps, the shift to virtual trainings, and many other hot topics.
Have questions you want to post to the panel? Email them to
kymberly@dpha.net
!
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How do Top Showrooms Sell So Much Steam? MrSteam Shares Their Tips.
MrSteam products offer a practical home wellness solution that fits with any design. They asked some powerhouse showroom sales teams how they successfully sell steam, and these are their top three takeaways:
- Health and Wellness: Wellness is not a luxury, it’s a necessity.
- Designer Friendly: MrSteam products are sleek and discreet, making them a great fit to incorporate for any individual style.
- High-tech Simplicity: Make quoting and specifying easy with MrSteam's VirtualSpa steam bath configurator.
Watch sales stars share their tips and more at the video below.
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LACAVA Newterra Line Features Concrete Sinks and Solid Wood Vanities.
Lacava's Newterra collection features concrete sinks made in the US and a solid wood vanity. The vanity is hand made, with soft close drawers with routed finger pulls along the bottom edge and an open bottom shelf. This collection features natural and renewable materials and rustic design. The vanity top is made of concrete slab with the option of an incorporated sink or a vessel sink in various shapes: round, oval or rectangular.
Each is available in four beautiful neutral tones blend seamlessly with the Driftwood vanity.
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Infinity Drain Launches New CEU Course in Partnership with Architectural Record.
Infinity Drain is launching a new online CEU in partnership with
Architectural Record
. The new course, entitled
Linear Drain Systems for Barrier-Free Bathrooms and Wet Rooms,
focuses on the design and functional benefits these drain systems offer for both indoor and outdoor applications.
From a design perspective, the curbless or barrier free shower that linear drains enable result in a seamless, spa-like environment design that can't be achieved using traditional shower drains. Without barriers, there are a range of design details that can be incorporated that truly open up the room. On the functional side, a barrier free shower can cater to everyone's needs and abilities allowing people of all ages to safely enter the shower without the need to climb over a threshold or into a tub.
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SH Introduces Diamond-Finish Acrylic Pods for Showrooms and Manufacturers.
Experience the best acrylic pods and bases on the market thanks to the newest offering from SH Design-Build. These acrylic bases are engineered specifically to support decorative plumbing elements like faucets, accessories and hardware, produced in a crystal-clear acrylic that creates a feeling of luxury. SH offers competitive pricing and the fastest turnaround in the industry, with pods manufactured and shipped in as little as one week.
With a collection of SH acrylic bases, you can have a consistent look across the showroom no matter what products you sell. SH offers a variety of standard and custom sizes, as well as custom configurations to suit merchandising display needs. Choose from clear or white acrylic pods to best compliment your showroom’s style.
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Kymberly B Weiner
Director of Marketing & Sales
Decorative Plumbing and Hardware Association (DPHA)
504.475.8111
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