Kathy Ireland HOME by Martin Adds Modular Collection for the Family

Furniture World Magazine

Our mission is clear. We are continuously, “…finding solutions for families, especially busy moms.” The newest addition to the Kathy Ireland HOME® by Martin home office family is the Eclipse Collection. Debuting at High Point Market, April 2005, the modular collection embraces function and compliments any room in the house. Currently consisting of ten SKUs, Eclipse provides the ability to expand and add to office and family needs. The endless array of configurations makes Eclipse a comfortable, organized and contemporary group for the home. Constructed of solid alder hardwood and cherry veneers, Kathy Ireland HOME® by Martin offers only the best in value and quality furniture. Inspired from the Architectural Style Guide, Eclipse comes in an amber or spice finish accented with satin finish knobs for a simple, yet chic look. Equipped with childproof flip-up power supply with USB and internet connectors, Eclipse is the home office collection that satisfies the needs of grown-ups that can also become a workstation for the kids. To insure safety, included are tip kits to attach furniture pieces to the wall to avoid bookcases and heavy furniture from tipping or falling on little ones. In the area of home design, the choices are so limitless that selecting furniture can be intimidating. It was that intimidation and the search for value, fashion and function that lead Kathy Ireland on her journey of designing for families. The Kathy Ireland Home® by Martin program is designed to be eclectic and fun so families can place home office, wall systems and home theater furniture in their home with confidence. Fashion, quality, value and safety are our best selling commitments to customers. About Kathy Ireland: Kathy is CEO and Chief Designer of Kathy Ireland Worldwide in Los Angeles, California. She began her company over 10 years ago with the mission of “finding solutions for families, especially busy moms.” By staying true to her commitment, she has been recognized as a “best friend to working mothers” by the Associated Press and London Times. Kathy’s home design efforts include furniture, flooring, rugs, lighting, wall art, decorative accessories, home office and home theatre, table top, bedding and window coverings. There are now well over 10,000 pieces that carry Kathy’s design philosophy and direction. Kathy’s Home Collection received “Best of Market” honors and the Good Housekeeping Seal. Her outdoor living efforts earned the Gold Medal at the San Francisco Flower & Garden Show. She is also the recipient of Outstanding Mother of the Year from the National Mother’s Day Committee and has been honored for her entrepreneurial efforts by the National Association of Women Business Owners and National Association of Business Leaders. Kathy is on the Board of Directors for the Tupelo Furniture Marketing Association and a member of Women in the Home Industries Today. For more information, please visit www.kathyireland.com. About Kathy Ireland HOME® by Martin: Gil Martin founded Martin Furniture, a premier producer of home office and home theater furniture in 1980. With sales reaching $50 million, in 2004, Martin Furniture added a 100,000-square-foot production facility in Otay Mesa, Mexico, just five miles across the border from its existing facility in San Diego. In 2000, the company began importing furniture from Asia. Martin Furniture sells through many retail channels, including Warehouse Clubs, Commercial Office, Catalogs, Top 100 Retailers and specialty stores. For more information, please visit www.martinfurniture.com.