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The NEW Coverings Installation/Design Showcase partners leading installers and designers working together to showcase the synergy between great design and installation.  Five bathroom spaces will be created on the Coverings show floor and will be installed during the show!

Each of the five bathrooms will highlight a different design aesthetic and feature tile and stone in a live installation.  You will be able to experience the creation from inception to completion and the particpants will be on hand to discuss the project and why the particular design and materials were chosen.

The five bathroom spaces on the show floor will include:

• Master Bath
• Spa Bath
• Universal Design
• Kids Bath
• Powder Room/Guest Bath

DESIGNERS:

Jaime Blomquist, Expressive Designs Inc.
Expressive Designs, Inc. (EDI) was established to harmoniously link architecture and interiors. With an unyielding desire to raise the collective consciousness of design, EDI blends client desires and objectives together with a unique viewpoint and breadth of experience. EDI’s team is comprised of licensed professionals with diverse backgrounds and design perspectives. This complex design knowledge ensures clients the ability to see their vision come to fruition and often surpass initial objectives. EDI’s primary goal is to not only create an interior that is aesthetically pleasing and functional but also one that reflects the clients’ lifestyle and defines their business’s brand. EDI's team is experts at enhancing ambiance, bringing a blank pallet to life or refreshing an existing design all the while achieving the most efficient use of space within every project The team’s design integration through use of materials, space, textures, color, and light is
award winning. EDI partners with the client to develop spaces that achieve the client’s vision and identify their design goals, schedules and financial requirements. From executive business interiors to exclusive private residences, EDI is recognized for designing some of the finest properties and is one of the most sought after Interior Design Firms.

Alena Capra, Alena Capra Designs

Alena Capra, owner of Alena Capra Designs in Fort Lauderdale, has carved her niche in the design world by focusing her  efforts on two areas of the home...the kitchen and the bath. She is both a Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD) and a Certified Bathroom Designer (CBD) with the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA). She has been designing kitchens and baths for over 8 years in both NY and Florida.  Ms. Capra can often be seen speaking on various design topics at local home design shows on behalf of the NKBA. She thoroughly enjoys interacting with the public and imparting her knowledge along with her enthusiasm about design to the people she meets at these venues.  In addition, Ms. Capra is a Green Accredited Professional (Green AP) with the Sustainable Furnishings Council.  Her passion for kitchen and bath design is second only to her current  focus on eco-friendly design for the home.

Joseph Cook Fava, Fava Design Group

The sweeping curve of a building, the craftsmanship of a beautifully designed chair, the gentle cascade of an exquisite bolt of fabric...just a sample of the world that has captured the imagination of interior designer Joseph C. Fava. As the mastermind behind Fava Design Group, LLC, Joe finds inspiration around every corner. With travel as his muse, he has built a business, and a reputation, that can only be described as stellar. Joe’s commitment to his clients sets him apart, while his talent leaves the viewer in awe. A licensed interior designer and member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), Joe has been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades that include such titles as “Design Visionary” and “Design Star of Tomorrow.” Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and with projects throughout the United States and Caribbean, Joe is a young designer on his way to the top. With future aspirations that include a line of fabric, accessories, and furniture, Joe is building a design legacy that will have him remembered as an amazing designer who made the world a better, and more beautiful, place to live.

Giselle Loor and Brett Sugerman, b+g design inc.
b+g design inc., a South Florida-based interior design firm headed by husband and wife team Brett Sugarman and Giselle Loor, is proud to announce the opening of its new Hollywood, Florida showroom.  The new showroom incorporates bold colors and eclectic accents that act as a working display to showcase b+g design inc's talent.  Incorporating the latest trends and classic design elements, the space is utilized to its fullest capacity and imparts a sense of luxury while maintaining intimacy.  The new showroom is a prime example of b+g's style and creativity.

With more than 20 years of experience, the design duo has found its niche in high-end residential and executive-class commercial projects and has made a stamp across the nation.  Compiling an impressive portfolio of projects in Florida, California, North Carolina, Washington DC, Colorado and Mexico, b+g design inc. has forged a loyal client base and has evolved into a force in the interior design industry.

Edward Nieto, Nieto Design Group, Inc.

Edward seeks to expand a client’s vista by exposing them to new concepts that perhaps otherwise they would have never thought possible.It is this very “think outside the box” frame of mind that has made Edward Nieto an award winning designer. Edward has been named Designer of the Year on three separate occasions, and has also won First Place for the State of Florida for the Best Kitchen Design for Sub-Zero. Edward has been recognized as one of the 20 Best Latin American Designers, and has been inducted into The Smithsonian Institute’s Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum Hall of Fame for his furniture design.

Edward Nieto is the creator of the sophisticated SoBē and Mad.65 collections of furniture lines. Several of his signature pieces from his chic SoBē Collection were featured on the set of MTV’s The Real World New Orleans. The hip designer’s striking St. Moritz sofa, Le Big club chairs and the elegant Savoy cabinet were strategically placed throughout the million-dollar pad. Edward has worked on many other prestigious and remarkable set design projects that include The Greater Miami Opera Company, and the Miami segment of the blockbuster motion picture The Bodyguard.

Edward has also been featured on several other television shows, many of which can be viewed here. He has also been highlighted in cover stories in major magazines worldwide which can be seen in the press page of this website.  Edward has also been a guest speaker for major design publications and at conventions around the world which are both informative and entertaining.

INSTALLATION SPONSORED PROVIDED BY:

INSTALLATION SERVICES PROVIDED BY:

John Cox, Cox Tile

Martin Howard, David Allen Company

Nyle Wadford, Neuse Tile Services

Dan Welch, Welch Tile and Marble

James Woelfel, Artcraft Granite and Marble

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SHOWCASE CONFERENCE SESSION:

Bath Trends Featured in the Installation Design Showcase

The designers involved in the featured bathrooms as part of the Coverings Installation Design Showcase will be on hand to talk about their design choices. In addition, they will discuss what they see as the next trends for bath designs for 2010 and beyond.

Moderated by: Elisa Agostinho, Luxe Interiors + Design

Thursday, April 29
3:15 - 4:15 pm

Room S230ABC