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Michaelle
Bradford
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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.
2026 Closets Conference & Wood Pro Florida unite with industry associations to connect designers and custom closet and cabinet manufacturers.
Evolution of Foxbury Woodworks
Greg Van Wyk is carving out a niche that balances the precision of fine furniture with the demands of high-end cabinetry and closet design.
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Michaelle Bradford,
March 30, 2026 | 4:44 pm CDT
European elegance and modern organization
How to balance a “no-clutter” mandate with high-end glamour.
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Michaelle Bradford,
March 26, 2026 | 4:27 pm CDT
Sustainability takes center stage
The 2026 KBIS and IBS shows in Orlando featured high-performance, silica-free and carbon-neutral materials.
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Michaelle Bradford,
March 26, 2026 | 4:17 pm CDT
Top Shelf Design Awards extends entry deadline
Closet and home organization professionals now have extra time to submit their best work for the 2026 competition and a chance to win "Best of Show."
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Michaelle Bradford,
March 26, 2026 | 9:59 am CDT
Who’s claiming the closet?
By using the same box construction and door styles found in the kitchen, kitchen and bath designers believe they can now offer a whole-house look.
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Michaelle Bradford,
March 23, 2026 | 4:44 pm CDT
2026 Top Shelf Design Awards judges named
There’s one week left to submit the most innovative home organization projects.
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Michaelle Bradford,
March 20, 2026 | 1:31 pm CDT
Functional integration and aesthetic shifts in 2026
New survey data reveal a transition toward multifunctional hybrid spaces and a dominant preference for traditional and organic modern aesthetics.
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Michaelle Bradford,
March 19, 2026 | 4:01 pm CDT
ClosetMaid debuts FastFinish system
The new pre-finished shelving solution replaces traditional plank-and-pole systems by offering builders a high-quality installation that can be completed in under an hour.
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Michaelle Bradford,
March 13, 2026 | 12:00 pm CDT
2026 global design show previews
From disappearing kitchens to neuro-responsive interiors, this season’s trade shows signal a shift toward emotive and highly tactile living spaces.
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Michaelle Bradford,
March 13, 2026 | 10:10 am CDT