Dear Friends,
We were struggling with what to write when it occurred to us that all we really
need to say is simply "Thank you." We are honored to have your trust,
friendship and business. After 26 years we have no idea where the time has
gone, but our "best salesmen" keep growing!
Wishing you a good year full of precious memories,
Brian, Wren, Olivia and Hana
Design Shoji Introduces The Bamboo Katrina Door.
Developed for use in Katrina temporary housing units, these newly designed Bamboo Katrina Doors feature the same fine detailing, fit and finish that all Design Shoji panels are known for. 
A tight budget required us to simplify the basic door design, despite the fact that these panels would need to withstand real abuse on a daily basis. Selected to separate rooms in a 600 sq. ft. unit, we had to assume the doors would be bumped around often.
 We are excited with the result - a simple, refined bamboo panel, engineered to last. The rigid insert will not dent, scratch or puncture, and is held in securely by the bamboo frame. As with all our shoji, our Bamboo Katrina panels can be expected to last the lifetime of the home.
Unlike anything else on the market, our Bamboo Katrina panels offer the specifier a surprisingly durable and well-built door at an attractive price point. Available in 2 standard finishes, and our 6 custom stain and lacquers. |
Design Shoji presents . . . "Custom shoji for a narrow space"
Shoji specification:
Grid: D-10
Insert: Fiberglass synskin
Finish: Ramin wood with standard red
oil/wax finish
Design: Design Shoji
Do you love the look of shoji but lack wall stack space? Are your windows close
together but different sizes?
Do you need window coverings that provide good
climate control without darkening the room?
With a little design magic, your windows can be completely covered, your views
can be preserved, and the disparate openings unified with the versatile shoji
screen.
Design Shoji details that make this installation work:
- Trim and hardware are minimized so that the two window treatments appear the
same, yet are completely functional.
- Panels sizes are similar widths so that the two areas match.
- A simple horizontal grid draws the eye across these narrow screens, and keeps
the rectangles proportionate to each other for a well- balanced look.
- A scrubbable insert is used in anticipation of the inevitable spills or outdoor
dust that these doors will be subjected to.
- Finally, the wood finish selected matches teak dining room set to create an
elegant vignette in this sunny corner.
The result? An eye-catching, easy-to-use shoji installation that creates a
relaxing,
inviting area for that morning cup of coffee or casual dining.
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Design Shoji panels chosen for Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
We recently completed several bifolding units for Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in
Los Angeles.
Featuring American make architectural glass, Italian castors,
concealed hinges from Japan, and
oversized domestic maple frames, these doors
were truly a product of our global economy.
Designed to create a feeling of privacy and security for the client, while
being quick and easy
to operate for the nursing staff, these heavy duty shoji
doors were an intricate and challenging puzzle.
Thank you Cedars-Sinai, HGA Architects, and Pacific National Group for a great
project!.
"Hi All, First I would like to thank each and every one of you for making this very difficult phase happen. The owner and architect are very happy with how the space turned out. Everybody that comes in here can’t stop saying what a great job I did and I keep on telling them it’s all because I had great subs and vendors. Again thank you very much for that..." - Louie (Contractor)
  
Trade Associations we support
- ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) is a professional organization dedicated to the advancement of "the interior design profession and ...to demonstrate and celebrate the power of interior design to positively change people's lives. ASID promotes professionalism in interior design services . . . professional members must pass rigorous acceptance standards." Learn more about ASID @ www.asid.org.
- FDI (Foundation for Design Integrity) www.ffdi.org serves as the voice of the industry on issues relating to the importance of original design.
- FIDER - responsible for setting the licensing standards for all professional interior designers. www.fider.org.
Organizations we support
- Partners International through their Harvest of Hope catalog -- www.harvestofhope.org Ph: 888/ 88PARTNERS. Whether helping families start their own small businesses or simply providing clean water and medical supplies to a rural village, their mission is one of hope, peace and self-sufficiency for our global neighbors.
- Freewheelchairmission.org - "founded in 2001, to provide the transforming gift of mobility to the physically disabled poor in developing countries"
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