Forterra Product Launch

We are very excited about our long awaited product launch of Forterra™. This new line blends bold form and sustainability to create sleek, modern storage and organizational solutions. Forterra features engineered structured panels that deliver remarkable strength and sophistication with thicker, longer designs that have been unachievable until now.
Clean, modern design.

Extraordinary strength-to-weight ratio
The secret is the substance. An innovative honeycomb cell structure is bonded between the market’s most robust panel skins, which are more than double the thickness of those in other bonded-skin panels. This exclusive design allows surfaces to span up to 60” long horizontally and up to 2” thick—dimensions that can cause traditional composite panels to sag without necessary vertical interruptions to support them.

Sustainable, durable solutions
We understand that designing sustainable solutions means creating products that are durable, long-lasting and a smart investment for you. By creating more substance with less material, Forterra delivers elegantly-bold design while saving forest-based resources. Forterra panels showcase the power of sustainability—produced with recycled content and meeting the low emission requirements of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Phase II standards.

With the hustle and bustle of the holidays around the corner and the days getting shorter and shorter, it is no wonder that our lives seem to get more and more hectic.

Saving a couple of minutes here and there can make a big difference in our peace of mind. Being well organized is perhaps the simplest means of economizing on our precious time.

Now, at least for most of us, that is easier said than done. One of the biggest challenges is having a place for everything and everything in its place. That is where Eco-nize comes in.

An organized closet is a soothing way to wake up each and every day. This elegant his and hers closet is feature-packed, so you can pack it full of your personal possessions. Drawers, shelves, racks and rods keep your shirts, shoes, dresses and purses in perfect order.

Having specialized racks to hold your ties, belts and scarves can save you time and hassle. Using a valet rod to prep tomorrow's clothes is another way we can offer simple solutions to everyday problems. We work with people everyday to design solutions to meet their various needs. Simple functionality to high end luxury, we do it all and we would love to help!

ECONIZE SOLID WOOD CLOSET ELEGANCE

Hi. Just attaching some photos of a recent project Econize did in Reston Virginia. The solid wood closet is our Williamsburg Cherry option and it really turned out super nice. It was actually profiled in Washington Spaces magazine in January 2009. The client wanted the fluted molding option and also the decorative end panels which make it look really custom. The project was completed in partnership with Encompass Design Build of Vienna, VA. Some of the finishes on this custom closet included granite countertops, low voltage LED lights in the hutches, decorative end panelling, fluted molding around the entry doors, custom closet back panelling, bubbled cathedral style glass doors, dentil crown molding along with many closet accessories including a concealed tilt out ironing board, valet rods, belt racks, hamper units, tie racks and shoe storage as well. Thanks for checking in.

GO GREEN, SAVE GREEN!

Many people say that going green with interior finishes such as custom closets and garages typically costs more money than less eco-friendly alternatives. Not true at all! Eco-nize are actually typically 10-15% less than other 'not as eco-friendly' options. With the use of a 100% recycled core and a No Urea Formaldehyde Added product Econize are leading the green closet revolution. We do not see why the general public should have too pay much more for going eco. Going green has never been easier on the pocket.

To see a wonderful eco-friendly project in the metro DC area go too www.charityworksgreenhouse.com. Greenspur, the general contractor, under the guidance of owner / operator Mr. Mark Turner has really designed a wonderful sustainable house. It is currently open to the public and you can buy tickets online also.

Please support this fantastic charity also and help educate you are your family on some of the wonderful sustainable option available to the general consumer at the current time!

CHARITY WORKS GREEN SHOW HOUSE

One of the coolest green project to date is having an Open House in McLean. Econize Closets installed the Pantry, Garage and Master Closet system in this house. There were 18 interiors designers who worked on the project and WOW, did the make a great job? The house is fantastic. Go to www.CHARITYWORKSGREENHOUSE.com for all the information and remember that you only have a couple of weeks to check out the house. The Show House has a state of the art geothermal system. The Green house shows how efficient building design, innovative technology and a smart location can be combined to reduce or eliminate carbon emissions. The Charity Works Green House continues with 18 exquisitely designed spaces filled with luxurious eco-friendly furnishings, fabrics and finishes.

This super green project ends with 100% of the net proceeds giving families and children in our community a better chance at a sustainable future.

GREEN CLOSETS AT THE GREEN FESTIVAL

You can come and see Eco-nize Closets at the Washington DC Green Festival next weekend which is October 10th and 11th. Details can be found at the Green Festival website. Noel Sweeney will also be talking about how you can green-up your closets, garages, pantries, laundries, Media Centers and more on the Building Podium at 3pm on Saturday. Noel will discuss how you can very simply and inexpensively organize your home by using simple techniques in designing your custom closets and using simple basic color options. Even the smallest reach-in or walk-in closet can be maximized to gain more storage space and improve you overall quality of life. Eco-nize Closets is a local family owned company that take exceptional pride in their work whilst no charging a premium for your custom closets. They also provide free in-home 3D design consultations so that it is easy to see the end result. Hope to see you there!

CLOSET DESIGN

When designing a closet there are a couple of steps that one must take in the design process. It is best first to survey all of the clothes and 'stuff' that will go into the new closet. Sometimes it is wishful thinking what you can get in but we always tell our clients that the closet can certainly be maximized but it is not a magic lamp that will expand the closet in size :-)

We typically start by inserting a nice drawer system in a central location and working a way out. Aesthetics are central to the design and then functionality follows closely behind. After all it is always a person's dream to have a nice walk in or reach in closet. The addition of some glass doors above a closet hutch unit is always nice and some crown molding to finish it off nicely. We finished a beautiful closet with these design parameters in a Fairfax Station Home a few weeks ago and the client was ecstatic. The flow and symmetry of the closet is also important which automatically invokes a calmness which we could all do with about off in this day and age. To Eco-nize your closet is supposed to be a relaxing experience. Let's have some fun!