September 2017
For Lisa Elkins of Chicago-based 2 Point Perspective, sustainability happens when all the parts of a design contribute. Here the LEED-accredited architect peels apart this Kenilworth, IL, kitchen to…
“What’s it Made of?” Initiative
The Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC) has joined together with partners American Sustainable Business Council, Center for Environmental Health, Healthy Materials…
In the home decor industry, colors and styles filter in and out every season, but most chandeliers, dining tables and mirrors at markets today function in the same general way they did 10, 20 and…
As the days of yellow pages and landlines become a distant memory, local consumers can find businesses in their area in a matter of seconds online. You want your online pages to rank well locally so…
Across designs, these long and lean modern wall sconces bring character and lasting light to any home exterior.
The sophisticated Dahlia from Kichler comes in an Architectural Bronze finish and…
Making environmentally friendly furniture, lighting and decor selections will not only affect the planet positively, but it can contribute to personal wellness. This new crop of sustainable products…
We asked manufacturers what their best-selling casegoods were at the spring High Point Market — here’s what we found.
John-Richard’s Silver Bird Migration credenza has steel legs and frame,…
These velvet seating options evoke Old Hollywood glamour. With updated details and rich color, they’re making a modern comeback.
Strikingly modern, the Providence sofa from Zuo Modern features…
Conflict burns a deep hole in your bottom line, pushing your profits down the drain. You’ll never see the line item on your financials, but it’s there: production or project delays, cost overruns,…
When space is limited, interior designers need to pull out all the stops to find great furniture and storage solutions. Ajay Chopra, founding principal of Echo Design + Architecture, believes in…
TIP 1: Day tripping
Color temperature tells you the hue of illumination that a particular light source emits. The two color temperatures that we are most easily able to identify are incandescent (…
I have a hard time saying “Go Green,” as the pride for my alma mater Michigan will never fizzle out, but I’ll make an exception for this issue.
The environment has been in the news a lot these days…