| Increasingly, homeowners are looking to go with the | | | | The first two sensational lines consist of newly |
| flow-creating continuity from room to room with | | | | designed faucets, showerheads, door hardware and |
| design elements that complement each other and tie | | | | bathroom accessories that feature complementary |
| the whole house together. | | | | styles and distinctive matching finishes. The traditional |
| This has often been one of the greater design | | | | country-inspired Ashfield Collection is fashionable and |
| challenges, even for professionals. That's because | | | | flexible. This seemingly eclectic style brings together |
| while some design elements offer an overall sense of | | | | time-honored country traditions, while the sleek, |
| unity, others-that may have plenty of "wow" appeal | | | | coastal-inspired Avalon has a slight touch of the |
| on their own-simply don't work from one room to | | | | coast, aesthetically co-existing with any color scheme |
| another. | | | | or decor. Plus, the exceptional quality of the |
| Fortunately, spectacular new collections are helping | | | | collections gives consumers additional confidence in |
| create the sort of harmony that people desire. | | | | their design decisions; it's like having an interior |
| Known as the Architecturally Inspired | | | | designer in the house. |
| Collections™, these simple-to-coordinate | | | | "Today's homeowners are looking for residential |
| collections offer builders and homeowners the ability | | | | synergy, attempting to coordinate a wide range of |
| to blend a specific architectural design and finish | | | | products for their homes that blend a single theme," |
| seamlessly throughout a home. And with additional | | | | said Sandy Vandall, vice president of Research and |
| collections on the way, there will be plenty of options | | | | Brand Marketing for the Black & Decker Hardware |
| for beautifying the home. | | | | and Home Improvement Group. |