INTERIORS * INTERIORS Skia r wîns TrIIîums Sklr-Ppplr Ic. of Whitby won two %Ilium Awards and a ment award at the annual awards banquet held in January to recognize 1990 marketing excellence and consumer value for furniture manufactured in Ontario. Sklar-Peppler won Trilliums in the categories of modern/contem- porary upbolstered suites and modern/contemporary occasional chairs. ýFor upbolstered suite, Sklar's winner was the '168? contempor- ary sectional, >featuring gener- ously padded-sloped armé and rounded contours. The menit award was for the category of country/colonial upholstered suites. ~.A9 INTERIORS *INTERIORS *INTERIORS Craftworld at Metro. East Trade Centre CraftWorld. A familiar name among crafters tbroughout Southwestern Ontario bas announced that it is making major changes to it's lime up of shows and to, their format. By mixing in a bit of country, theý decorat.or and collectible theme and basting a couple of large shows at the fantastic Metro Easé Trade Centre in Pickering complete- with live muidemonstrations, cultural ehbtons dressed up with carpeted aisies and draped booths, we ho~ ob able to satisfyr tbis demand." 'Facility manager, Jçnnifer Sickinger, aYs that no convenor has attemptý-d a quality show such as this on as large a scale. '"We are truly excited at the prospect of baving the CryderMan organization at the Metro East Trade Centre. I arn certain that their craft and country collectibles shows will be a huge success." The CraftWorld Crafts and Country Collectibles shows at the Métro Eat rde Centres wiil be heldThbursday March 8 tbrough SatrdyMach 10 and Thursday, Oct. 18 through SaturdaY, Oct. 20. Custo'm treatment for kitchen,,cabinets By Trudie Zavadovies House renovations are on an upawing and one. of the most ~pular rooms te renovate is the Cor Leig of Cor's Custorn. Cabinets bas worked witb wood for over 20 yeara but opened hie own business in Whitby five years ago. He only does custom building and bas seen the focus return te, custom woodworking. "I flnd more and more pole going back te nature,» as9 ep sig. "They want natural materiale, not synthetica. People are going back te, the old style of craftsamansbip, light colora, solid wood.v Leipsig site down wvith bis cus- temers in tbeir house and the customer actually designs the cabinet. "I help them along,» hé saya.: Hé says that woods used in kitchens are mostly oak or cher- rywood. "My kitchens are unique and differenit than you would see anywheré. I utilize every corner of spaoe..I do thinga that people don t ezpect like build lazy susans without a centre post and with a wall built around it. When you open the door a light comes on so you can see what's on the lazy susan.Y Leipsig also uses soft lighting underneath bis upp eainets. He.says that today's consumer is more educated and he insiste theysehop around before they decide tob ire bim. The quality of bis work is as solid as the wiood he uses. «guarantee my cabinets as longas they are in the house.» lie is moving bis shop te Boundary Road in mid-February. Té meet the demande of today's carpet buyers manufacturera bave bad te concern themselves with three main areas. Durabity-. The advanced teclinology, of. nylon and acrilan fibre peninits easier removal of Most spll without staining and makea vacuuming faster and rmore effective, therefore proloeiging the life of your carpet. Coot: Carpet companies today are offering ail popular colore in different qualities and price ranges in order te, benefit al consumera. Colore The niost popular colora today. are rose, gray and classic neutrals, with a new trend towards greêns with peach accents. Other types of flooring popular in batbrooms and Içitchens are vinyl no wax flooring and vinyl no wax tule. these floors are easily cleaned with a drop of non-abrasive dish detergent and warrn water. Som e consumersamare going te tile because of its barder finish and easy do-ii-youraelf instructions. OHM FREE ON SELECTED STOCK *Drape s & Decorator fabrics« *Custom Made drapes e Custom Upholstery *interior Consultation *Wallpaper *DoiwnDeoratiuj Lane Store Hus:MndyThrday lOam- :3Opm Z Friday lOam-8pm Saturday lOamn-5:30pm acros f rom Oshawa.Center 4-33-167 I Choicées in floor covering- Fra Ddd& ue -ý -"jqqm ', 1 i i