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Happy Holidays from all of us at Chute Gerdeman.
We’ll be taking a hiatus from blogging over the next week, but we look forward to bringing you more trends, inspiration and observations after the new year.
Wednesday, Dec 19th, 2012
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I love the Tre stool by Davis Furniture. I recently saw this item at NeoCon last June, but I rediscovered it again while browsing around on the Davis website. I had forgotten how much I love this stool.
The Tre stool is available in three heights: low, counter and bar, making it convenient for practically any purpose. It’s also available in various paint and wood grain finishes as well as white laminate.
Tuesday, Dec 04th, 2012
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New York’s neighborhood south of Houston is always getting new and exciting tenants, but none possibly as recognizable as Tiffany & Co. With awnings in their signature robin’s egg, or “Tiffany blue,” it catches your eye instantly. The new store at 97 Greene St. just opened in September, coinciding with Fashion’s Night Out. The store combines two spaces (97 Greene and 106 Wooster) for a grand total of 7,000 square feet. The brand employed local artists to add elegant and dramatic elements to the design, such as mother-of-pearl magnolias, backlit dragonfly-patterened walls and unique lighting.
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Thursday, Nov 29th, 2012
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I was recently honored with the opportunity to be a presenter at last week’s European Store Design Summit in Wiesbaden, Germany. While I was there I had the chance to venture the streets of the nearby city of Frankfurt. As I strolled along the ladenstrasse (a typical German shopping street), I was stopped in my tracks by an impressive architectural glass facade with a gaping funnel that shot through the five-level building, offering a keyhole glimpse of the sky beyond. Wow…very cool! I had to investigate further.
Tuesday, Nov 20th, 2012
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In 2014, millennials will become the largest generation on the planet. Unlike the generations that came before them, millennials are truly a worldwide phenomenon. They’re more diverse than any previous cohort and have global reach, thanks to the Internet. Multi-cultural is the norm for this bunch.
They are confident, self-expressive and upbeat. Raised hearing “You can be anything you want to be,” and “You can do it!” from their baby boomer parents, they’re optimistic but not foolish. In fact, they’re very much realists. (You can thank gen X for that element of wisdom!)
Brands matter greatly to this group. They take time choosing their personal favorites, landing on brands that align with their attitudes, beliefs and even personal quirks. Luxury or commodity, they’re a fickle bunch but, believe me, you want to make the cut.
While millennials may not have the deepest pockets or strongest cash flow, they topple other generations in terms of influence. They have high expectations and are full of opinions. They say their piece and say it loudly; more importantly, others actually listen. For those looking to sell to them, it would be wise to consider what they have to say.
Monday, Nov 12th, 2012
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The Chute Gerdeman team had the distinct privilege of contributing to this year’s Veterans Day parade here in Columbus. We were selected to design and install new banners that honor all branches of our military service at Franklin County’s Veterans Memorial. Any day is the perfect day to honor our servicemen and women, and Friday was a particularly beautiful day for a parade! Thank you to all our veterans!
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