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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.
Given annually to honor designers for their creative closet and home organization designs, the 2017 contest deadline has been extended to Jan. 27. Enter now
Remodeler labor costs rose, cutting profits, says Houzz
Data from the 2017 Houzz State of the Industry study, gathered in December 2016 shows home improvement and remodeling business up, but profit margins are taking a hit from rising labor costs.
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Michaelle Bradford,
January 18, 2017 | 4:00 pm CST
Top Shelf Design Awards Winners
Shoe spinner and tall wardrobe doors enlarge this small, walk-in closet
This custom "Ladies' Dressing Room" designed by Sue Trainor, Closet Works, Elmhurst, Illinois, maximizes the challenges of working in small space.
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Michaelle Bradford,
January 9, 2017 | 12:48 pm CST
Vinotemp wine storage to participate in KBIS 2017 Design Bites program
Vinotemp, a designer and manufacturer of wine storage, announced that its 7-Bottle Mirrored Wine Cooler has been selected for the 2017 KBIS Design Bites program.
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Michaelle Bradford,
January 3, 2017 | 8:56 am CST
The Closet Selector from Organized Living simplifies closets for builders
Organized Living is offering single-family builders a way to simplify closets and stay on trend with the growing storage and organization category with its revolutionary Closet Selector.
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Michaelle Bradford,
December 29, 2016 | 10:59 am CST
Furniture designer Brian Ellison to host 2017 Top Shelf Closet Design reception
Furniture designer Brian K. Ellison, BKE Design, Chicago, will be the host for the 2017 Top Shelf Closet Design Awards gala reception to be held April 12 during the 2017 Cabinets & Closets Conference & Expo.
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Michaelle Bradford,
December 21, 2016 | 1:08 pm CST
Irwin debuts 4 updates for its Performance Series Screwdriver line
Irwin Tools' four new innovations to its Performance Series Screwdriver family feature flexible, multi-tool designs.
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Michaelle Bradford,
December 21, 2016 | 8:53 am CST
Top Shelf Design Awards Winners
Bookcase hides secret access in this seamless entertainment center
This custom entertainment wall unit, designed by Dino Colozza, Lancaster Custom Cabinets & Closets Inc., Vaughan, Ontario, Canada, needed to feature a secret access door into our customer’s den.
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Michaelle Bradford,
December 20, 2016 | 5:04 pm CST
Kitchen cabinet manufacturer Poggenpohl acquired by Adcuram investors
Industrial investment group Adcuram acquired a controlling stake - 98.57 percent - in luxury kitchen cabinet manufacturer Poggenpohl.
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Michaelle Bradford,
December 19, 2016 | 8:57 am CST
Former Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning to keynote KBIS 2017
KBIS 2017 opening ceremonies kicks off with a keynote from Peyton Manning, former quarterback for the Denver Broncos.
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Michaelle Bradford,
December 16, 2016 | 5:01 pm CST