Collaboration Provides New Opportunities and Relationships
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is pleased to announce and welcome 11 outstanding design industry manufacturers as ASID Supporting Partners. The Society is thrilled to have the support of Smith + Noble, Lexington Home Brands, Hansgrohe, Wilsonart, California Closets, The Tile Shop, Bellacor, Monogram, Farrow & Ball, Signature Kitchen Suite, and Stark as it showcases the impact of design on the human experience and celebrates the value interior designers provide.
âASID is an organization that thrives through the commitment and generous support of our partners,â said ASID CEO Randy Fiser. âThe Society is thrilled to welcome 11 leading industry manufacturers as Supporting Partners and looks forward to establishing a long and mutually beneficial relationship with each organization for many years to come.â
As ASID Supporting Partners, these industry leaders are provided with the opportunity to engage and interact with the Societyâs membership across a variety of channels and range of events while presenting opportunities for ASID members to gain knowledge of and develop a relationship with each of the partner brands.
âMonogram wanted to partner with ASID for the first time in 2016 because the Society is recognized as a leader in the design community, a community that we respect and value immensely,â said Alexandra Sobel, designer development manager with Monogram Appliances. âMonogram looks forward to continuing to grow our partnership with ASID for many years to come.â
Recently, ASID members had the opportunity to connect with the ASID Supporting Partners at a collection of events chosen by each to meet their organizational goals, including the ASID Chapter Leadership Conference and Administrators Forum; Celebration, the Societyâs annual awards gala; interior design student programming at a variety of venues; and industry conferences across the nation.
âFarrow & Ball is committed to the interior design professional, and we prioritize understanding and fulfilling the needs of this most important segment,â said Eileen McComb, vice president of Brand Engagement at Farrow & Ball. âASID is the gateway to that understanding, and provides a support structure that allows Farrow & Ball to deliver upon its commitment. As an ASID Supporting Partner, Farrow & Ball is provided with a pathway to become an exceptional business partner to the interior design professionals who make the industry so special, exciting, and unique.â
To learn more about ASID Industry Partnership opportunities, contact industrypartners@asid.org.
About ASID
The American Society of Interior Designers believes that design transforms lives. ASID serves the full range of the interior design profession and practice through the Societyâs programs, networks, and advocacy. We thrive on the strength of cross-functional and interdisciplinary relationships among designers of all specialties, including workplace, healthcare, retail and hospitality, education, institutional, and residential. We lead interior designers in shared conversations around topics that matter: from evidence-based and humancentric design to social responsibility, well-being, and sustainability. We showcase the impact of design on the human experience and the value interior designers provide.
ASID was founded over 40 years ago when two organizations became one, but its legacy dates back to the early 1930s. As we celebrate nearly 85 years of industry leadership, we are leading the future of interior design, continuing to integrate the advantages of local connections with national reach, of small firms with big, and of the places we live with the places we work, play, and heal. Learn more at asid.org.
About Smith + Noble
Smith & Noble, a custom blinds, shutters, shades, and panels manufacturer, believes in providing the highest quality products at the best possible price to homeowners, business owners, and interior designers. With the commitment “that great windows will transform a room,” Smith & Noble has built a company foundation that guarantees beautiful and durable designs. Learn more at smithandnoble.com.
About Lexington
Lexington Home Brands is a global leader in the design, sourcing, manufacturing, and lifestyle marketing of upscale home furnishings. The Companyâs award-winning product line of wood, upholstery, and outdoor living designs encompass the industryâs most diverse range of styling, featuring recognized consumer brands like Lexington, Tommy Bahama Home, Tommy Bahama Outdoor Living, and Sligh. Learn more at lexington.com.
About Hansgrohe
Hansgrohe is a leading manufacturer in the sanitation industry. With an expanding product portfolio including bathroom faucets, showers, vanities, bathtubs, bathroom furniture, kitchen faucets, and drain systems, as well as the knowledge of water and the environment, Hansgrohe has been able to produce innovative technologies that make consumers lives more attractive and comfortable. Hansgrohe partners with the most talented designers and architects around the globe to create and present both contemporary and traditional products at joint events, and provides professional showroom specialists with the experience to ensure complete customer service for clients. Learn more at hansgrohe-usa.com.
About Wilsonart
We make more than just surfaces, we create the places where memories are made. Since the beginning, Wilsonart has brought unmatched beauty, design, and craftsmanship to countertops and walls. First, with laminate that revolutionized what laminate could be. Now with Quartz, plus a full offering of engineered surfaces that are stunning, beautiful, functional, and transformative. Learn more at wilsonart.com.
About California Closets
For nearly four decades, the California Closets brand has built a reputation as the industry leader in premium and luxury space management. Committed to Designing Better Livesâ by delivering truly custom organizational solutions and unparalleled service, we offer exceptional, globally-sourced products made from sustainable materials, lighting, and a wide range of accessory options. Clients collaborate with dedicated design consultants using 3-D technology and receive white glove installation to ensure the highest level of design and customer care. California Closets design consultants host clients in 120 showrooms across North America. Learn more at californiaclosets.com.
About The Tile Shop
The Tile Shop, founded in 1985, is the leading specialty retailer of tiles and natural stone. Â We shop the world, bringing customers accessible design and inspiration through our beautiful selection, available in over 100 showrooms. From marble to mosaics to coordinating finishing pieces, we offer more than 4,000 products in varying styles. Full-room tiled displays and knowledgeable associates create a unique tile shopping experience. Learn more at tileshop.com.
About Bellacor
Bellacor Professional, founded in 2002, provides a unique partnership and unmatched inventory for interior designers and trade professionals. With a staff of representatives dedicated to the individual needs of each project, we solve problems while providing access to the top brands and latest favorites in lighting, dĂ©cor, furniture, and more. We’ll make your next project less of a project and let you keep your eye on the big picture. If you need an assist in making deadline, meeting budget, and moving seamlessly onto the next job, find out today we’re the top choice for professional interior designers. Learn more at bellacorpro.com.
About Monogram
In the world of high-end appliances, Monogram stands out with its own brand of luxury. We donât cut corners. We polish them to a seamless perfection. From a design perspective, sophisticated styling and exceptional craftsmanship set Monogram apart from all other appliance brands. Think in terms of performance and the Monogram difference becomes even more apparent. Award-winning technology makes it possible to cook faster, clean easier, and enjoy more time relaxing with family and friends. Learn more at monogram.com.
About Farrow & Ball
Craftsmen in paint and paper, Farrow & Ball creates unmatched paints and handcrafted wallpapers at its home in Dorset, England. Made using only the finest ingredients, its paints are crafted with an abundance of rich pigments according to age-old production methods. Farrow & Ball wallpapers are traditionally block and trough printed using real Farrow & Ball paint to give an exquisite tactile appearance. Learn more at farrow-ball.com.
About Signature Kitchen Suite
For 25 years, built-in kitchens have longed for something fresh and inventive. Something that blends our unique lives with modern times. Something like the new, innovative Signature Kitchen Suite. Signature Kitchen Suite is a breakthrough, luxury line of built-in kitchen appliances that brings forth innovative, usable, and functional technology to enhance and delight the customer experience. From Wi-Fi-enabled appliances* and faster-heating stovetops, to preeminent convection baking and a more intelligently designed refrigerator, the Signature Kitchen Suite line is the first-ever kitchen to deliver top-of-the-line cooking innovations and performance-based features, incomparable service, and sleek, modern design for a truly unique and extraordinary kitchen experience. Designed to inspire creativity in the kitchen to match the extraordinary nature of the consumers who use it, the collection comprises a built-in side-by-side refrigerator, a counter-depth French door refrigerator, gas and electric slide-in ranges, and gas and electric cooktops, a double wall oven, a dishwasher, and an over-the-range microwave and ventilation hood. They not only serve consumersâ culinary demands, but also enhance the entire kitchen experience.
*With the exception of the Signature Kitchen Suite Range Hood.
About Stark
Stark Carpet was the first importer of patterned, luxury, handmade carpet into America. Their mission is to supply beautiful and unique carpets, rugs, fabrics, and furnishings of unparalleled quality to the interior design community with exceptional customer service and account management. They are committed to continuing their tradition of excellence in product development by exploring world markets to ensure they always offer the best new products and innovative ideas, exclusively to the trade. They even offer Stark Boards – interactive, customizable mood boards that designers can use to show inspiration for a room or design. The boards are Pinterest-like in their ability to save images, but are more engaging. Learn more at starkcarpet.com.