Monday, March 28, 2011

Designers - Get Creative with Baldwin Hardware!

 
Did you know that Belmont Hardware has one of the largest selections of Baldwin Hardware in the San Francisco Bay Area? We are proud to be one of their long-time retail partners, and are so excited about their new design contest.  Our sales staff  wanted to make sure that our design customers had an opportunity to show off their creativity - and possibly win!
The Contest:
Baldwin Hardware is pleased to offer interior designers and architects the opportunity to create their own line of luxury cabinet hardware.  Baldwin will produce the winning design, and the new line will be named after the winning designer!  Additionally, the winning desinger will be announced at the International Kitchen & Bath show, and will be featured on Baldwin's website, their press releases, and all merchandising.
  
How to enter:
*No boundaries - get creative!
*submissions can take the form of napkin sketches, tight drawings, photos of a clay model, or whatever form you prefer.
Judging & Winner Announcement:
Baldwin’s judging panel of industrial designers and marketing experts will narrow the submissions to two finalists. Baldwin will produce full 3D models of the two finalists’ designs to present at KBIS, where show attendees will vote to determine the winning cabinet hardware line. The winner will be announced Thursday, April 28 at KBIS (Booth C4360).

  
Submissions must be received by April 10, 2011, and must be submitted through Baldwin's entry page and inluded pdf's or jpg's uploaded to their site.
  
Good luck, we will be rooting for you! 
 Follow this link to the submission paperwork:  Baldwin Luxury Cabinet Hardware Contest

Friday, March 25, 2011

Hardware House - A Unique Opportunity for San Francisco Bay Area Designer and Builders!


Belmont Hardware presents Hardware House, a promotional opportunity for designers, builders and custom hardware makers!  Hardware House is being created to inform homeowners and trade professionals the custom hardware solutions are easily in reach for any home project.

We are thrilled to team up with California Home + Design Magazine, the West Coast's premier home design magazine, to showcase the best in local San Francisco Bay Area custom finish hardware installations. Participant's projects will be featured in California Home and Design's 2012 Sourcebook Annual - and all participating firms will receive premium magazine exposure.


Each project will be photographed and featured in a multi-page article on the Hardware House program and contest.  California Home & Design's team of judges will select a winner from the entered projects to receive the coveted premium front cover spot!  Each participant (designer, architechs, or builder) will also receive ad space in a four page special advertorial section presented by Belmont Hardware. 

We're looking forward to the gala event that will be co-hosted by us and California Home & Design Magazine when the issue is released in December 2011! 

Easy to enter:
The Hardware House promotional program is open to any home design trade firm involved with a custom hardware installation that has been, or can be photographed prior to October 2011.

Contact your Belmont Hardware salesperson or Rich Campbell via e-mail: Richard@BelmontHardware.com for more details.  Act fast, space is limited!














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