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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.
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Labor shortages and the impact on the industry
Kent Gilchrist, president of Fremont Interiors, Inc., gave a presentation during AWFS 2017 on why the woodworking industry has a shortage of skilled labor.
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Michaelle Bradford,
July 20, 2017 | 10:09 am CDT
Closet & Storage Concepts joins program aiding veterans
Closet & Storage Concepts / More Space Place announced it will offer U.S. military veterans a 25% discount on its initial franchise fee as part of the Veterans Transition Franchise Initiative (VetFran) .
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Michaelle Bradford,
July 20, 2017 | 12:43 am CDT
Industry experts share insight and design trends during 2017 AWFS Closets Symposium
Attendees at the 2017 AWFS Closets Symposium, held July 18 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, heard from an impressive lineup of industry experts on the latest in design trends as well as best practices tips.
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Michaelle Bradford,
July 20, 2017 | 12:30 am CDT
Refrigerated wine cabinets a growing trend in wine storage solutions
As a more modern wine storage solution, refrigerated wine cabinets let a wine collection become a living, breathing part of any space, says Glenview Haus Custom Doors and Wine Cellars.
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Michaelle Bradford,
July 12, 2017 | 10:37 am CDT
2017 AWFS Fair Visionary Awards finalists
Finalists were selected in the 2017 AWFS Fair “Visionary” New Product Awards and Showcase with 33 products from 27 companies.
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Michaelle Bradford,
July 12, 2017 | 8:09 am CDT
Industry experience key for closet expert
A 40-year industry veteran, learn more about Eric Marshall and his vast industry experience at the first-ever AWFS Closets Symposium, sponsored by Closets & Organized Storage magazine and AWFS.
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Michaelle Bradford,
July 5, 2017 | 10:59 pm CDT
Halogen batch tunnel drastically reduces finishing time for W.L. Rubottom cabinets
Looking to reduce drying time and maximize space, the Ventura, California shop invested in halogen-based finishing tunnel technology.
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Michaelle Bradford,
July 5, 2017 | 10:21 am CDT
U.S. home furniture market expected to grow 6.14 percent annually through 2021
According to a new report "Home Furniture Market in the US 2017-2021" by Research and Market, the home furniture market in the United States is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.14% during the period 2017-2021.
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Michaelle Bradford,
July 3, 2017 | 11:38 am CDT
What's trending in European closet and home storage design?
In big urban centers even smaller metro areas, European furniture designs are increasingly popular. The German Design Center features innovative modern closets engineered by leading German furniture brands.
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Michaelle Bradford,
June 20, 2017 | 12:13 pm CDT