HIGH POINT, N.C. - Residential furniture orders rose 9% in August compared to the year prior, marking an eight-month streak of year-over-year growth, according to the latest Furniture Insights survey of residential furniture manufacturers and distributors from Smith Leonard.

RICHMOND, Va. -- The 1717 Innovation Center is a contemporary reflection of its industrial neighborhood near the James River in Richmond. The former tobacco warehouse features lofty ceilings and an open plan, resulting in a space that benefits the local community.

Deerpark Creations makes specialized signs and cutting boards, complete kitchen and bath remodels and everything in between, working with area contractors that need specialized woodworking, moulding, cabinets, and customer builds. “We have never advertised, everything has been word of mouth and I would like to say it is our quality that makes us special,” said Rick Dulka. “Our goal is to give the customer what they want, not what we want.  Working with Mozaik and Aspire I can give a detailed picture to the customer of what they are wanting.”

Dan Simon, co-founder of High Mountain Forest Products, based in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, will continue to be involved with the company.

The largest wood product manufacturers in North America are ranked by annual sales each year in the February issue of FDMC.

Enter the 2019 Top Shelf Design Awards to win the $500 Best of Show prize. The awards reception will be held March 7 during the 2019 Cabinets & Closets Conference, March 6-8 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The new expansion, expected to be completed in 2020, will allow the company to increase the capacity and expand the capabilities of manufacturing.

Craig Thibideau displays both veneer skills and mastery of the mechanical in these amazing cabinets filled with hidden compartments.

The Market Leaders are: Jeff De Lonay, Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork Co. Inc.; Max Verkamp, Indiana Furniture; Ola Yoder, Kountry Wood Products; Gat Caperton, Gat Creek; Ralph Fehr, Elias Woodwork & Mfg. Ltd.; Ron Montbleau, Montbleau & Associates; and Lisa Adams, LA Closet Design.

Hurricane Michael hit Florida, Alabama and Georgia in mid-October and damaged more than five million acres of forest.