buy. We have also created dealer advisory boards to get feedback on our strategic plans, program roll outs, promotional strategies, and more.
Are there specific branded products that excite you for 2024? We have introduced Pfister faucets and you will start to see them on store shelves in the fall. Also in the faucet category, we have three new collections from Moen (Durani kitchen faucets and the Mikah and Beric bathroom faucets) as well as the Archdale bathroom collection from Delta. Beginning in late 2023, we will have new programs for Klayr and Scott McGillivray bathroom vanities, which are exclusive to Home Hardware and are available in fresh new colours and styles. I’m also thrilled to
share the introduction of InStyle vanities–a private label program which offers affordable luxury.
What are some of the consumer trends in your product area? There is a strong ’70s influence in home décor right now. This is coming to life with green hues in vanities, from light, soft greens to darker sage and olive tones. Natural woods in light and warm midtones are also back in a big way. There has also been a shift from dark navy to softer shades of blue. This nature-inspired colour palette brings a calming atmosphere to the home. For faucets and product hardware, black is where it is at—from faucets to kitchen sinks, to cabinet hardware and shower doors. The big surprise is the
longevity of brushed gold. The market was not sure about the longevity of this finish but it is really holding its own and growing in popularity.
Can you tell us something about you as a person, outside of work? My two great loves are animals and the great outdoors. As much as I can, I spend time hiking up in Northern Ontario with my dogs Max and Marley. Being able to unplug from technology and get outside with them is what reenergizes me. Ten years ago, I had the opportunity to hike to the Base Camp of Mount Everest. This was part of a fundraiser for a former retail employer and it was an experience of a lifetime. I hope to take on a new hiking adventure in the next few years.
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Customized wood siding The Bespoke collection from Cape Cod Finished Wood Siding offers a wide range of options to suit any contemporary design. The new Brushed Face and Hidden Fastener help define the line. Can’t find the right look? Try a custom siding profile. Add special lengths, pressure treatment, semi-transparent and new metal accents to finish off your project. Once the exterior of the home is complete, its time to move to the interior with Bespoke Shades, Whitewash, and Sugi Ban. www.capecodsiding.com www.hardlines.ca
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