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Michaelle
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Michaelle Bradford, CCI Media, is Editor of Closets & Organized Storage magazine and Woodworking Network editor. She has more than 20 years of experience covering the woodworking and design industry, including visits to custom cabinet shops, closet firms and design studios throughout North America. As Editor of Closets & Organized Storage magazine under the Woodworking Network brand, Michaelle’s responsibilities include writing, editing, and coordinating editorial content as well as managing annual design competitions like the Top Shelf Design Awards. She is also a contributor to FDMC and other Woodworking Network online and print media owned by CCI Media.
Although James (J.T.) Clarke, owner of Charlotte, North Carolina-based Queen City Closets, a designer of high-end closet systems, came from a family of entrepreneurs, starting his own business wasn’t top of mind when he finished college. But as life would have it, an accidental slip and broken kneecap was the impetus for him falling right his family’s entrepreneurial spirit.
“I started off doing tile work (while in college). We did work in really high-end homes,” Clarke says.
Best in Wood contest to launch soon
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The 2017 Best in Wood Awards, sponsored by Woodworking Network, is set to launch June 19.
The contest is given annually to celebrate custom woodworkers for their outstanding craftsmanship.
The contest honors custom woodworkers in seven categories:
1.) residential furniture, freestanding;
2.) residential furniture, built-in;
3.) architectural millwork;
4.) commercial/institutional;
5.) kitchen/bath cabinets;
6.) countertop/solid
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Michaelle Bradford,
June 1, 2017 | 1:00 pm CDT
Celebrity closet designer Lisa Adams shares her favorite projects
Celebrity closet designer Lisa Adams shares what it is like working for A-List celebrities as well as some of her favorite projects.
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Michaelle Bradford,
May 31, 2017 | 9:11 am CDT
Hanger promotion adds revenue for closet companies
New program from Hangers Direct allows closet firms to receive commission from hanger sales.
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Michaelle Bradford,
May 30, 2017 | 2:46 pm CDT
Inaugural AWFS Fair Closets Symposium to feature Lisa Adams and Sarah Reep
The 2017 AWFS Fair Closets Symposium includes LA Closet Design's Lisa Adams, Masco Cabinetry's Sara Reep, designer Denise Butchko, and Sauder Woodworking's Jonathan Zublena.
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Michaelle Bradford,
May 30, 2017 | 11:49 am CDT
Bella cabinets held open house and tech tour demonstration
Bella IMC held an open house May 18 and 19 offering builders, cabinet makers and other industry professionals a first-hand look at its process of manufacturing cabinets using the Lockdowel EClips system in conjunction with Allmoxy and Cabinet Vision.
The free tech tour kicked off with a presentation from Lockdowel representatives — CEO Stephen Macdonald and Darin Johnson showing just how easy and quick it is to assemble a cabinet or drawer using the technology.
Next, Bella IMC President Chad Shelton discussed how reading the book
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Michaelle Bradford,
May 30, 2017 | 8:36 am CDT
Closet Creations highlights Garage Spinner at home show
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Garage Spinner by Lazy Lee features an outdoor weather resistant material in three finishes. The unit, which has four sides to optimized for different areas of the garage, is available from ClosetMaid dealer Closet Creations, located in Maryville, Washington. The company featured the product at a West Coast home show.
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Michaelle Bradford,
May 25, 2017 | 4:40 am CDT
How savvy showrooms build sales in an Internet age
Learn how to create a closet and cabinetry showroom that sells and supports your brand July 18 during the AWFS Closets Symposium.
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Michaelle Bradford,
May 17, 2017 | 3:59 pm CDT
BB Commercial Solutions adds cabinetry and closets to product line
BB Commercial Solutions (BBCS), a provider of commercial window coverings, recently expanded its product offerings to include cabinetry, closets and floor coatings.
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Michaelle Bradford,
May 17, 2017 | 11:26 am CDT
Tresco Lighting wins Best Booth award
Tresco Lighting, designer and manufacturer of lighting solutions for store fixtures, commercial applications, residential cabinetry, and laboratory and hospitality furniture, won the New Exhibitor Pavilion Best Booth Award at Lightfair International 2017.
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Michaelle Bradford,
May 16, 2017 | 1:24 pm CDT