In a conventional mattress, high pressure areas of contact points between the body and sleep surface especially at the head and shoulders. This can reduce blood flow which interrupts sleep. A latex mattress reduces the pressure point helps bring oxygen and nutrients to the muscles, and facilitates better muscles and spinal code positioning, thus giving more refreshment for a better sleep.

The average aging consumer has always complained of the quality of their night’s sleep, but now Custom Latex Sleep Products has announced an adjustable latex mattress that promises to solve this problem for once and for all. By using a free online body profiler, a mattress can be ordered that offers superior comfort and adjust-ability via custom matching the density of the top layer with the customer’s requirements.

You’ve probably spent your entire life sleeping on a store-bought mattress made in a factory by a company who didn’t know – or care – anything about you. That can change. With their new line of mattresses, you can get a mattress made to fit exactly the way you like to sleep.

Bob Zukowski, owner of Custom Latex Sleep Products, touts the benefits of latex mattresses versus conventional or memory foam competitors. He asserts that customizing each latex mattress to each person’s unique body profile will ensure a better night sleep due to less blockage of the body’s pressure points. Additionally, latex mattresses are more durable and last longer. Finally, each mattress is environmentally safe, both in application and production.

Unlike sleep number, tempur or memory foam beds, the Truly Adjustable Latex Mattress™ is built according to each sleeper’s height, weight and sleep characteristics, and shipped anywhere in the U.S. For a limited time, get 2 FREE Pillows with each mattress.

Dror for Target features a variety of products, including comforters, quilts, sheets and tapestries in elegant shades of brown, raspberry, plum and aqua with textures and patterns that are destined for mixing and matching. The decorative accessories selection includes removable wall decals, a clock, lamps, a side table and a nesting bookcase. Stationery items include file folders, sketchbook and mini composition books that are emblazoned with modern graphics. Many products collapse, fold away or serve multiple functions, making them ideal for city dwellers, college students or anyone looking to maximize space on a tight budget.

“Target continues to provide smart living storage solutions that add graphic appeal to the home,” said Gina Sprenger, senior vice president of Merchandising, Target. “The Dror for Target collection is another example of how Target delivers on our brand promise, Expect More. Pay Less.”

Benshetrit established his multidisciplinary design practice, Dror, in 2002 with the intent of “bringing poetry to function.” Benshetrit is known for creating functional objects that are enhanced by an artist’s eye. His designs are intuitive, easy to use and imbued with a lighthearted spirit that brings an element of joy to everyday tasks.

“I design all of my work to evoke emotion and inspire well being,” said Benshetrit. “Not only are these products wonderfully practical, they’re engineered to create a spark of energy in the lives of their owners.”
 
The collection ranges in price from $0.99 for mini composition books to $89.99 for the nesting bookshelf. Benshetrit’s goal in creating this collection for Target is to help guests organize more with less by emphasizing the concepts of utility and multi-function. The products work in a variety of room settings, from home offices to bedrooms, and many perform more than one task. Bookcases can be stacked and grouped for unlimited storage options, and each four-shelf unit can disassemble into a compact bundle for easy transport. And textured and patterned quilts and throw pillows are double-sided, providing twice the decorating power.

 When children want to decorate their rooms and personal space, the solutions are many times expensive, time-consuming and messy. In today’s world, very few parents are able to cope with that hassle, yet want to give their children the special room they can call their own. Stuck on You (www.stuckonyou.biz) is pleased to announce new, personalized Wall Art, aimed to celebrate children’s individuality from within their own room for a reasonable price.

The peel and stick art can be removed and rearranged from the walls, doors and furniture within a child’s bedroom without leaving a residue or causing wall or paint damage.

Children can pick out their own stylish design from three different sets: room art, wall art and door art. Each set includes a choice of 10 designs such as cars, construction, daisy, ponies, and fairy and glam dots. Retail prices for the three sets are as follows: door art - $49.95, wall art - $69.95, and room art - $89.95.

“Stuck on You celebrates children’s individuality and there is no better place for self-expression than in their bedroom,” notes Amy Lipton, Stuck on You’s US president. “Also keeping the parent’s interest in mind – our wall art is reasonably priced and will not cause any wall or paint damage when picked up and placed in a different spot. It was a natural and seamless transition into home decorating for our company.”

Noting their unique taste, children can brighten up walls, doors, wardrobes, mirrors and windows with Stuck on You Personalized Wall Art. All three sets serve different decorating purposes as room art contains sufficient stickers to decorate an entire room, wall art contains enough stickers to create a wall mural, and door art contains enough stickers to decorate a door, furniture, or other small space (study area, sleeping nook, bunk bed space). Children can have fun, be creative and move around the pieces around as the mood strikes. Keeping Stuck on You’s motto in mind, all wall art is personalized, so there is never a doubt whose space it is.

For more information about these items or other Stuck on You products, visit www.stuckonyou.biz or call 1-888-236-2800 for a free brochure or product sample.

Visit the new Linens ‘N Things (www.lnt.com) to discover a wide assortment of highly recognized and popular home and living brands (over 2,000 brands and growing everyday). A sampling of the well-known, international brands you’ll find include: Calvin Klein, Vera Wang, Le Creuset, Versace, Viking Range and Laura Ashley, as well as more recently launched lines such as DwellStudio, Perry Ellis Bedding and Blissliving Home. It all adds up to a comprehensive online destination, filled with over 200,000 top branded products for every room in the home — from bedding and bath to dining and decor and much, much more.

But top brands and a huge product selection is just the start. New categories have been added too, including pet products; a large selection of high quality nursery bedding, accessories and baby gear, such as CoCaLo; a variety of travel accessories and luggage for any occasion. Be sure to check the site daily for its ever changing “Deal of the Day” and Clearance Center that promise deals like you’ve never seen before. With a focus on pricing its products for today’s cost-conscious, quality-driven consumer, the new Linens ‘N Things (www.lnt.com) prides itself on its leading staple of brands offering products at every price point.

The new Linens ‘N Things (www.lnt.com) is built on an innovative, technologically-advanced e-commerce platform that enhances the online shopping experience based on real-time consumer demand. The website changes automatically by the day and even by hour based on what customers are buying. New brands and products are added constantly while the existing inventory is continually remerchandized to meet the consumer demand and desires.

The new Linens ‘N Things (www.lnt.com) builds on the enormous customer following that started 34 years ago with a single store in West Orange, New Jersey. Recognized as one of the top two home retailers in North America, something that very few home textiles and housewares brands have achieved, the new Linens ‘N Things (www.lnt.com) offers consumers the ultimate shopping experience that includes new and noteworthy retail partnerships, from brands that have been trusted for decades to leading brands in contemporary home furnishings, accessories and much more.

About Linens ‘N Things (www.lnt.com)

The first Linens ‘N Things store opened in 1975 in West Orange, New Jersey, offering high-end linens at discount prices. The company grew to become the second largest specialty retailer of home furnishings and decorative accessories with 589 stores across North America. Now part of the Gordon Brothers Brands and Hilco Consumer Capital portfolio of retail brands, the new Linens ‘N Things hits home with consumers as a popular e-commerce website, featuring top brands, new categories, hot deals, and the ultimate shopping sensation. Poised to become the modern standard in retailing, the new Linens ‘N Things caters to the demands and desires of today’s consumer.

The Thom Filicia Home Collection(TM) is a proud collaboration with industry leaders in their categories. They are:

* Furniture – Vanguard (Fall 2009)
* Textiles – Kravet (Spring & Fall 2009)
* Lighting – Visual Comfort (Fall 2009)
* Area Rugs – Safavieh (Spring 2009)
* Hospitality Carpet – Shaw Hospitality Group (Fall 2009)
* Consumer Appliances – Amana (specialty refrigerators inspired by Thom Summer 2009)

“For many years I have designed custom furnishings for my private clients. It’s always been important to me that I reflect those clients’ unique personalities in my designs. I am now thrilled to offer consumers across the country that same opportunity,” said Filicia. “The Thom Filicia Home Collection(TM) empowers people to confidently express themselves through fun, classic, comfortable and bold furnishings. One of the most important parts of developing this collection was to create pieces for the way people live and entertain now. The result is pure, evocative design that is both essential and highly practical.”

The new home collection captures Thom Filicia’s classic simplicity and injects an unexpected, modern flair. With a fresh yet timeless approach to design, the collection balances elements in unique and beautiful ways. Refined details mix with raw edges, industrial plays against organic, and materials, textures and palettes are used in unexpected ways.

“In selecting our partners for the Thom Filicia Home Collection(TM),” said Marc Szafran, President of Filicia’s design company, “it was very important that each of them had an environmentally sensitive approach to manufacturing and quality of materials wherever possible to ensure long lasting sustainable products. These collections are routed in the values that formed Thom’s childhood, growing up in upstate New York surrounded with the beauty of nature and its connection to organic objects and materials. The Thom Filicia Home Collection(TM) combines Thom’s love for nature with his respect for the environment and talent for design.”

About Thom Filicia:

Thom Filicia is one of the nation’s foremost interior designers. He became a household name as the design expert member of the Fab Five quartet on Bravo’s hit show Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, and currently hosts the wildly popular Dress My Nest on the Style Network. Filicia owns a successful, New York-based interior design firm, Thom Filicia, Inc., which specializes in residential, commercial, and hospitality projects. Thom is also the author of Thom Filicia Style, his first book, which was released in fall 2008.

About Vanguard:

Vanguard is a leader in the home furniture market. The company employs over 500 people and occupies over 400,000 square feet of manufacturing space. Nearly all shareholders of the company are employees or grandchildren, therefore possible future employees. There truly is a family atmosphere at Vanguard, even for those that are not actually family. We work in teams from the shop floor to the office, and respect and integrity are words everyone lives by. We understand that a good reputation is easy to lose, both personally and professionally, so we strive to be good corporate citizens. It is important to us to know that our partners find us to be easy to work with, dependable, and that the products we sell are a good investment.

About Kravet:

Kravet is a fourth-generation family business, offering the widest range of fabrics and furnishings in the home decorative industry. The company began by supplying traditional and transitional fabrics to the interior design trade in 1918. Nearly a century later, its wide array of luxury fabrics, trimmings, furniture, carpets and lighting eases the lives and engages the creativity of designers the world over.

About Safavieh:

Safavieh is a leading manufacturer and importer of fine decorative rugs, offering the industry’s most comprehensive range of designs crafted by skilled artisans in weaving centers across the globe. Established in 1914, Safavieh is a fourth-generation family business which began by supplying antique rugs and historical reproductions. Upon opening its flagship New York City showroom in 1978, the company quickly became a preferred source for the world’s most renowned interior designers, pioneering with them the new category of fashion-forward contemporary rugs. Almost a century later, Safavieh continues to innovate with diverse and targeted area rug programs for the most respected retailers in the US and abroad. Through research and technology, Safavieh’s mission is to beautify the homes of consumers in every budget category with award-winning rug collections of the highest quality, value and impeccable style.

About Visual Comfort & Co:

Since 1987, Visual Comfort & Co. has been a leading producer of quality designer lighting. They offer architectural and portable lighting for every application, including task, table, and floor lamps, wall and ceiling fixtures, and outdoor lighting. Visual Comfort is the premier American resource for signature designer lighting. For over twenty years we have produced lighting with some of the most influential names in design. We will continue to partner with noteworthy talents moving forward, to enrich our extensive and creative selection of products.

About Shaw Hospitality Group:

Shaw Hospitality Group, a division of Shaw Industries, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., is the world’s largest carpet manufacturer and a leading floor covering provider. Headquartered in Dalton, Ga., the company manufactures and distributes carpeting, rugs, hardwood, laminate and ceramic tile for residential and commercial applications worldwide. Shaw Hospitality Group provides flooring products specified in the hospitality industry. A recognized leader in environmental stewardship, Shaw has implemented hundreds of sustainability initiatives and cradle to cradle design solutions, collectively termed the Shaw Green Edge. For more information, visit www.shawhospitalitygroup.com

About Amana:

Established in 1934, Amana has a history of designing innovative cooking, dish, laundry and refrigeration household appliances. With its introduction of the original countertop microwave in 1967, Amana was put on the map as a brand dedicated to bringing convenience to consumers’ lives. Amana brand is part of the Whirlpool Corporation, the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales of approximately $19 billion, more than 73,000 employees, and 69 manufacturing and technology research centers around the world. For more information on Amana brand appliances, visit www.amana.com.

Featuring fresh home decor that redefines “country” and focuses on design, quality and comfort, the Country Living Collection will offer four distinct looks: Modern Countryside, Blue & White, Red & White and Faded Antique. Each will span traditional, classic and modern country sensibilities. Rolling out this August in more than 1,200 Kmart stores and 500 Sears stores nationwide, the product line will be priced accessibly, ranging from $3.99 for candles to $349 for dining furniture.

The number one selling home magazine on newsstands, Country Living reaches more than 11 million consumers per month with approachable lifestyle content on decorating, gardening, entertaining, travel and more.

“Country Living’s readers are passionate about their surroundings and how they entertain,” said Editor-in-Chief Sarah Gray Miller. “They value attainable luxury, quality, authenticity and comfort – all of which is reflected in our new home collection.”

Hearst’s Glen Ellen Brown added: “Our partnership with Kmart and Sears will enable millions of consumers to personally experience the Country Living brand and bring its ‘come home to comfort’ message into their homes with beautiful, yet accessible, decor options.”

Since fall 2007, Kmart has re-focused efforts on expanding its soft home offerings to establish itself as a quality, style and value leader in the home fashions marketplace. The Country Living Collection joins a large portfolio of existing soft home products that includes the newly launched Cannon line and the Jaclyn Smith Home Collection. Sears, in turn, will be offering a new design sensibility with the Country Living Collection that complements trusted brands like Lands’ End and Cannon, and signature collections like Ty Pennington Style.

“The Country Living Collection at Kmart and Sears features a country style sensibility that is new to our assortment,” said Doug Wurl of Sears Holdings. “It strengthens our ability to offer customers beautifully coordinated products which make home decorating incredibly easy and affordable. Country Living is a great American brand that offers a wide interpretation of what ‘country’ means. Our collaboration represents our continued commitment to our customers’ love of good design, high quality and comfort.”

According to home improvement expert Leslie Segrete, “With so many great materials and choices available, you’ll be able to decorate stylishly, while making a difference for our planet.” Here are some of her tips on getting started:

Green Foundation

Build an eco-friendly room from the ground up. 100-percent recycled floor tiles made of materials such as rich recycled leather, provide a fashionable and environmentally responsible alternative to chemically-treated rugs and manmade flooring.

Look for carpeting that is made from hemp, linen, wool or cotton, they come in a range of colors made from natural dyes. These biodegradable and chemical-free carpets often even use a rubber backing made from recycled windshield wipers or bicycle tires.

Wise Walls

Sherwin-Williams and other paint companies have recently introduced water-based paints to combat the environmental hazards often caused by chemical-laden paints. Alternative home wall coverings can also be made from earth-friendly materials, like hemp, linen, bamboo, cork and recycled paper.

“For an adventurous, unique look that combines color and texture, try American Clay Plaster,” Segrete said. “Create an array of colors with different tints and finishes that appear smooth, rustic or even Old World.”

Faucet Flow

New automatic hands-free faucets, like the Destiny bathroom faucet from ShowHouse by Moen, conserve water with a sleek minimalist design and a distinctly-styled spout that produces a sheeting water flow. The Destiny faucet reduces water waste, providing water only when it is needed.

Window to Tomorrow

Large, high-efficiency windows let more daylight into the home and decrease the need for electrical lighting. To further this green option, forgo window treatments altogether and install frosted glass panes. Additionally, supplement natural lighting by replacing energy-wasting incandescent light bulbs with energy-efficient fluorescent lighting fixtures.

As ‘going green’ continues to gain momentum, it’s easier than ever before to make a style statement in your home while still having a conscience.

About Moen

Moen offers a diverse selection of thoughtfully designed, on-trend kitchen faucets, bathroom faucets, showerheads, and stainless steel sinks for residential and commercial applications. As the #1 faucet brand in North America, customers have come to rely on Moen to deliver dependable products and service. Moen is part of Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE: FO, www.fortunebrands.com), a leading consumer brands company.Going Grecsfff

California Closets, the founder of the organization industry and the authority in designing, optimizing and customizing the best use of home spaces, has been honored at the Fourth Annual Los Angeles Organizing Awards as Best Closet Design Firm for the second consecutive year. This recognition was awarded to California Closets at the January 30 event as National “Get Organized Month” came to a close. Stand-up comedian Hal Sparks, former host of “Talk Soup” on E! Entertainment Television, hosted the awards at the Luxe Hotel on Sunset Boulevard in Bel Air, California.

The Los Angeles Organizing Awards is a nationwide celebration recognizing professional organizers who set the standard for home and business productivity, as well as the products and services that help consumers and businesses organize everything from information to time management. The event is produced and presented by the Los Angeles chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO-LA) and Office Depot.

NAPO-LA facilitates the voting process for the awards, which is organized by category and open to members of the general public, as well as NAPO-LA Chapter Members and NAPO National Members. This year, more than 1,500 people across the United States voted in 20 categories over a three month period to single out the finalists for the Best Closet Design Firm category, which included Closet Factory, Get It Together LA!, South Bay Closet Lady and California Closets.

“California Closets has been a leader in the organizing and design community for more than 30 years and we are proud to honor their contributions to our industry with the Best Closet Design Firm award,” said John Trosko, NAPO Los Angeles chapter president. “The quality, professionalism and service they offer to their clients serve as a shining example for our entire industry.”

California Closets franchise owners Dirk Vahle of Camarillo, California and Steven Blumenfeld of Santa Monica, California accepted the Award from celebrity presenters Gia Russo, Sam Saboura and Jodie Watson, design and style experts from TLC’s “Real Simple. Real Life.”

As the premier national association dedicated to the field of organization, NAPO has been dedicated to serving its members through education, networking, industry resources, and promoting the profession to the public since 1985. For more information on NAPO, please visit www.napo.net. For more information on the Los Angeles Organizing Awards, please visit www.napola.org.

For more information on California Closets and to see photos of the spaces featured in the awards, please visit www.californiaclosets.com.

About California Closets

For over thirty years, California Closets has designed custom storage solutions for every room in the home. With 90 franchises worldwide, it is the largest custom storage franchise-based company in the world, known for intuitive organization, innovative design, and a commitment to creating an exemplary customer experience. California Closets provides consumers more of life’s most valuable commodity – time.

Additional information can be found at www.californiaclosets.com, in our showrooms, or by calling us at 800.274.6754.

California Closets Company, Inc. is owned by The Franchise Company, a subsidiary of First Service Corporation.

(C) 2009 California Closet Company, Inc. All rights reserved. Each franchise independently owned and operated.

Enhance Lifestyle, Boost Seasonal Mood with Smart Updates to Home and Office

Beat the economic-downturn blues with three design tips from leading international designer Lauren Rottet to make spaces inspiring and personal.

The interiors we live in have a powerful impact on our mood and well-being, particularly in winter when we spend more time indoors. Despite today’s challenging economy – and perhaps because of it – improving the ambiance of our homes and offices is a simple way to fight the doldrums and boost morale.

Internationally renowned architect and designer Lauren Rottet, FAIA (www.rottetstudio.com), says simple design elements such as natural light and architectural style can contribute to a place’s positive atmosphere, improving one’s state-of-mind and overall lifestyle. Although Rottet designs prestigious buildings and interiors around the globe, her easy tips can make any work or living space a personal sanctuary – without breaking the bank.

1. Embrace architectural style

   A space’s intrinsic architectural features serve as an interior design roadmap, reflecting regional style, climate, culture and way of life. Rottet encourages letting the building’s structure and design details dominate, creating authentic ambiance.

   For Georgian Colonial architecture, for example, accentuate the formal ambiance of prominent fireplace mantles and decorative columns. With Mediterranean architecture, let courtyards and arched doorways and windows brings indoors and outdoors together.

   “Style is the inherent personality and natural context for individual decorating expression,” says Rottet. “Highlight the features of your space and embrace its architecture.”

2. Enhance natural light and view

   Sunlight and outdoor views are vital for successful interiors – and practically free.

   “Natural light makes any personal space feel warm and comfortable,” says Rottet. “And by making outdoor views part of the interior composition, we instantly add dimension to a room.”

   Whether windows are large or small, with southern or northern exposure, light and views can be dramatically altered through shading, drapes and other window treatments.

3. Feature art and self-expression

   Interiors are an opportunity to express personal style.

   This can be as simple as deliberate placement of personally selected objects – paintings, lamps or memorabilia – transforming the space into something unmistakably one’s own.

   “This is the most important design message,” says Rottet. “When a space feels personal, it generates positive feelings for those within – which means a lot in these trying times.

A healthy night’s sleep is more important than ever these days. As the leader in premium sleep, Tempur-Pedic^®, recently named the most desired sleep brand in a Summer 2008 Gallup survey, unveiled today an exciting line of new products and consumer events.

“We have found that feeling is believing with our Tempur-Pedic sleep systems,” said Rick Anderson, president of Tempur-Pedic North America. “In response, we are inviting consumers to experience Tempur-Pedic’s breakthrough sleep technology for themselves via a series of exciting new retail programs for consumers in 2009, beginning with our ‘Experience It and Win’ consumer event that launched Feb. 2.”

Customer experience, satisfaction and rejuvenating sleep are the driving forces behind every Tempur-Pedic innovation. The recent success of The AdvantageBed by Tempur-Pedic™ was driven by its TEMPUR^® Comfort Layer, TEMPUR^® Support Layer and standard Airflow System that, together, provide unmatched value. The AdvantageBed by Tempur-Pedic retails for $1,699 (Queen Flat Set).

Quality is at the core of Tempur-Pedic’s exciting product line-up, with a sleep system for every consumer. Today, Tempur-Pedic is proud to announce the addition of a revamped The BellaSonna Bed by Tempur-Pedic™ to its current collection of luxury sleep systems. The BellaSonna Bed by Tempur-Pedic combines proprietary TEMPUR-HD(R) material with the exclusive TEMPUR-Flex™ Dynamic Support System to deliver a buoyant support system. Its top layer of authentic TEMPUR-HD material provides comfort, support and durability, all while gently conforming to your body, relieving pressure and absorbing motion. The BellaSonna Bed by Tempur-Pedic, which retails for $4,499 (Queen Flat Set), will be available in spring 2009.

A perfect complement to any Tempur-Pedic Sleep System is the new Advanced Performance Platform Foundation, which combines a superior nail-free design, high quality construction, and 20-year limited warranty to deliver the utmost in performance and durability. It will be available in June 2009. Joining the popular TEMPUR^® Advanced Ergo System™ adjustable base, they offer consumers unsurpassed sleep foundation options.

“Delighting customers is Tempur-Pedic’s number one priority,” said Anderson. “Consumer insights are at the core of our 96 percent satisfaction rate among owners.”

Visit tempurpedic.com for additional product details and learn more about the Tempur-Pedic sleep experience from satisfied owners.

ABOUT TEMPUR-PEDIC
Tempur-Pedic International Inc. (NYSE: TPX) manufactures and distributes mattresses and pillows made from its proprietary TEMPUR(R) pressure-relieving material. It is the worldwide leader in premium sleep. The Company is focused on developing, manufacturing and marketing advanced sleep surfaces that help improve the quality of life for people around the world. The Company’s products are currently sold in over 70 countries under the TEMPUR(R) and Tempur-Pedic(R) brand names. World headquarters for Tempur-Pedic International is in Lexington, KY. For more information, visit http://www.tempurpedic.com or call 800-805-3635.