Delray Beach, FL., May 17, 2013
- Twin-Star International is
once again acknowledged as an award-winning home
furnishings manufacturer of fine quality furniture. This year they received
seven highly esteemed ADEX Awards. Receiving top Platinum honors is the Astoria
electric fireplace. Gold honors goes to the Baldwin Desk and the Lakeland home
entertainment fireplace. The Millennium home entertainment console, Beverage
Cooler, Dakota Desk Pier and Axel bathroom vanity all received Silver honors
for 2013.
“It is a great privilege
to be recognized with one ADEX Award, let alone seven,” stated Brian Brigham, Twin-Star director of marketing and public
relations. “Our talented in-house designers and engineers combine their vast
knowledge of furniture designs with the latest in consumer trends so we can
continually offer an array of innovative and diversified home furnishings.”
ADEX, the
Award for Design Excellence, is the largest and most prestigious award program
for home, office, hospitality furnishings and building materials marketed to
the design trade. ADEX entries are judged on usefulness of the application,
originality and innovation, technical merit, their effect on the global
environment, feasibility of the design, efficient use of energy, innovative use
of components, cost optimization and clarity of supporting documentation. The
top designs are given Platinum, Gold or Silver awards and are featured in the
April issue of the international Design Journal.
Twin-Star
is a seasoned veteran when it comes to receiving ADEX Awards with their first
two, a Platinum and a Gold for electric fireplaces, received in 2006. They have
earned a total of 26 ADEX Awards including nine Platinum, nine Gold and eight
Silver Awards for not only electric fireplaces but also for bathroom vanities,
home entertainment consoles, wine coolers and a kitchen island.
The
Twin-Star ADEX Award winners for 2013 are:
Astoria – Platinum Award – The Astoria wall mantel combines
luxurious, old world charm with expert craftsmanship. It has a solid dark
emperador marble top with an Empire Cherry finish. Applied molding with
decorative corbel center, carved column capitals, half round corners and the
marble surround with decorative metal fire grate crown the Astoria with its
unique, unforgettable character.
Baldwin Desk – Gold Award - The mahogany finish Baldwin Desk
has a retractable table resting on furniture grade casters that rotate 180
degrees to create a flexible and expanded work space. The right side of the
desk has two cabinet doors that open to reveal adjustable shelves for storage
while the left side has two smaller drawers and a large file cabinet.
Lakeland – Gold Award - The traditional style Lakeland home
entertainment fireplace console combines TV,
component and media storage with a 28" ClassicFlame Electric
Fireplace Insert surrounded by engineered slate and a kick out hearth base. The
hearth sits above a beveled molding base. Lakeland is available in a Roasted
Cherry Finish.
Millenium – Silver Award - The Millenium brings in a new era of entertainment centers with
is integrated audio and video capabilities. The integrated sound bar includes
four speakers, two tweeters and rear facing passive bass ports to provide a
rich audio experience. Built-in iPod dock allows for audio and video streaming
from iPods and iPhones, and wireless Bluetooth technology allows audio
streaming from a wide variety of mobile devices. Open center shelves, side
storage cubbies, and wide center drawer provide abundant storage capacity. Millenium
is available in a Caramel Birch finish.
Beverage Cooler – Silver Award - Made from the finest hardwoods,
the beautiful cabinet features a built-in beverage cooler that is perfect for
keeping drinks cold at bed side, home office or simply next to the sofa. Its thermoelectric technology makes it quiet
and vibration free and it’s environmentally friendly since it contains no toxic
refrigerants or ozone depleting chemicals. The Beverage Cooler is available in three
finish options: Premium Oak, White and Drifted Oak.
Dakota Desk – Silver Award - The Dakota Desk Pier is
designed in the Arts and Crafts style and is highlighted by its distinct
hammered metal door and drawer pulls. Other features include drop down work
area with non-slip surface and a top storage area with windowpane glass front
doors. The lift door storage area under the worktable is perfect for printer
storage while the bottom drawer is set up for file storage. The Dakota has a
stand for use with any tablet and a built-in charging station with a power
strip and USB outlets.
Axel – Silver Award - The Axel vanity has a solid Carrara Marble
countertop with integrated basin that is carved from a single block of marble.
Shown in faux-alligator upholstery with chrome nail head trim, Axel adds drama
to any bathroom. The self-closing drawer is perfect for storing toiletries.
Complete the look with the available matching mirror.
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About Twin-Star
Founded in 1996, Twin-Star International, Inc. of
Delray Beach, Fl., is changing the way people entertain. Twin-Star, an
award-winning home furnishings manufacturer of quality furniture, combines the
latest trends with function and style to create unique pieces that enhance the
lives of their customers. They use the finest hardwoods, wood veneers and
finishes available, chosen specifically to match the character and need of each
individual piece. Known for their ClassicFlame® Fireplaces, the finest furniture in the electric
fireplace industry, their line-up also includes Duraflame®, Chimney-free® and Pro Electric Fireplaces, Tresanti® Media Consoles; Tresanti® Refrigerated Wine Cabinets; Tresanti® Kitchen Islands and Beverage Curios;
Black & Decker and Luxe™ Bathroom furniture. Find out more at www.twinstarhome.com.
