Tuesday, April 30, 2013

No More Waiting for Water to Boil


Parrish & Company is excited to introduce yet another new product in our showrooms this Spring: the GE Cafe Series French Door Refrigerator with Hot Water Dispenser. In addition to chilled water, cubes, and crushed ice, this door dispenser allows you to pour hot, filtered water in minutes. With four preprogrammed settings for the most common food and drinks, hot water is available at a perfectly accurate temperature every time you need it. 

Simply select your temperature setting or customize the temperature you need, then use the knob to dispense up to 10 ounces of perfectly heated water. Water is purified through the only refrigeration filter tested and verified to remove 98 percent of five trace pharmaceuticals from water and ice, offering added peace of mind for you and your family. Plus, the ENERGY STAR rating means that both models of this refrigerator cost only $60 each per year to operate, on average.

Turn up the heat on convenience in your kitchen, and check out this cool (and hot!) new refrigerator from GE. Visit any Parrish showroom to see this do-it-all dispenser for yourself. 

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Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Exciting New Products to Enhance Your Home

With the annual emergence of exciting new products from our vendors, Spring is always a fun time of year around Parrish & Company. Each manufacturer produces and introduces its latest and greatest products, which we love showing off to customers. Here are some of our favorites, which we hope to see going into your beautiful homes in 2013:

Slate appliances from GE. GE’s new fashion-forward finish, Slate, is just as stylish and sophisticated as stainless steel but with a stunning, earthy tone. The Slate line includes refrigerators, electric and gas ranges, microwave ovens, and dishwashers, all with brushed metal touch points. This unique color blends beautifully with other stainless, black, or white appliances, or truly stands out when used by itself. Visit www.geappliances.com to see a palette of complementary finishes and to learn more about a rebate offer that’s valid through April 24.

New and improved electric fireplaces. Every home deserves to have at least one fireplace, and if cost or installation is an issue, the electric fireplace can save the day. The newest electrics from Heatilator's SimpliFire line incorporate LED lighting for unmatched visual effects, including realistic flames and perimeter lights. They also provide 100% efficient heat for your enjoyment, and can be used most anywhere in your home. Wall-mount and built-in models can create any look you 
desire, from contemporary to traditional, and the average cost to operate using both heat and flame is 10 cents or less per hour. For more information: http://www.heatilator.com/Browse/Fireplaces/Electric-Fireplaces.aspx (Available Summer, 2013)

Customized outdoor spaces. Don't forget about Parrish & Company when it comes to your outdoor kitchens and living rooms. Our design experts can help you select the perfect fireplace, grill, and accessories to WOW! your family and friends and create a relaxing retreat when guests have gone home. To learn more about outdoor fireplace options, visit www.fireplaces.com/Browse/Outdoor-Products.aspx or stop by your nearest Parrish & Company showroom today!

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

The Beauty of Stained Wood Without the Upkeep

High-maintenance homes are a thing of the past, and energy-efficient products that once were considered futuristic are now the norm. One thing, however, has remained the same throughout time: homeowners’ appreciation for the traditional beauty of wood.

If updating your home is at the top of your to-do list this spring, consider installing a new Clopay Ultra-Grain garage door. It delivers the best of both worlds, with the realism of natural wood and the low-maintenance and energy-efficient benefits of insulated steel.

Unlike real wood, however, it’s UV-resistant and impervious to moisture, so it won’t fade, rot, split, shrink or crack, saving you and the environment material, energy and resources necessary to maintain or replace door components.

Other benefits include:

* The painted steel surface simulates a real stained door without the hassles of staining and the ongoing maintenance of wood.

* The wood grain runs horizontal on stiles and vertical on panels for an authentic, natural look.
 
* Doors are available in Medium, Dark and Walnut finishes that complement entry doors and other exterior stained wood products.

* Doors are available in 8 3-layer models to meet a wide range of style preferences.

* The exterior surface has a stucco texture for a more natural wood grain look vs. a wood grain texture that runs in one direction.

* The qualified Gallery Collection doors are available in specific WINDCODE ratings.

* Window frames, grilles and inserts will be color matched to coordinate with each oak pattern. All window options are available.

For more information about Clopay garage doors, visit your nearest Parrish showroom soon.