News Archive: February
NEW BAMBOO COLLECTION NOW AVAILABLE
Bamboo is one of the most versatile natural materials known to man. Actually a fast-growing type of grass, bamboo is used to make an incredible array of products ranging from construction scaffolding to household furniture to clothing fabric. Bamboo has also become a popular flooring material, offering many properties similar to traditional hardwood flooring with the added attractions of an elegantly contemporary appearance and a great sustainability story – because it is so fast-growing, bamboo is an exceptionally renewable resource. More...
Feb 25th 11
ELEMENTS INTRODUCES CORK COLLECTION
Cork is one of nature’s wonder materials. It is actually the bark of the cork oak tree, most commonly found in Portugal but grown in other areas of the world as well. A great benefit of cork is its sustainability. The bark is harvested without harm to the tree. After harvest, the bark grows back and in a few years the tree can be harvested again. Typically a cork oak will yield twenty harvests in its lifetime – a truly renewable resource. More...
Feb 25th 11
KENTWOOD TAKES GOLD PRIZE AT IDS
Kentwood was a big winner at the 2010 Interior Design Show (IDS 10) which ran January 21st through 24th at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Our eye-catching booth won the gold prize in the 401- 600 square foot category, which is especially gratifying given the incredibly high creative and technical display standards at the show. The stunning variety of Kentwood products on display also garnered lots of praise from the hundreds of architects, designers and other professionals attending the show.
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