Interior Designers
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3 Things to Know About the New E-Design Startup Spruce Up
Last month a new e-design service, Spruce Up, hit the internet. After raising $1.5 million in investment last February, e-commerce and design lifestyle experts Mia Lewin and Mike Dierken launched…
How to Create a Strong Customer Referral Program
Research from Texas Tech shows that 83 percent of satisfied customers are willing to refer a product or service, but just 29 percent actually do. Many happy customers may not be spreading the word on…
Lightovation Announces Expanded Showrooms, More Innovative Products for January 2019 Market
Lightovation will offer a full slate of educational programming and an expanded selection of new innovative products for the January 16-20, 2019 show. Lightovation takes place concurrently with…
Julian Chichester Hires New VP of Business Development and Showroom Manager
Julian Chichester announced today the creation of an executive sales position and the addition of a new showroom manager to support the design brand’s growth in New York City and throughout the…
How to Create a Buyer Persona
If you own a small business, you likely have a pretty solid understanding of who your customers are. But if you want to formalize the process of understanding your ideal customer (and the potential…
Podcasting Goes Green: A Q&A with CaraGreen's Jessica McNaughton
For the average consumer, going green means dropping a few cans and papers in a recycling bin and maybe investing in an LED bulb or two, but as Jessica McNaughton, President at sustainable building…
How to Not Be Like Sears
In life, nothing lasts forever.
This month, Sears filed for bankruptcy after years of struggling to find its place in the retail market among emerging giants like Amazon and Walmart. The company…
Ivy Launches Mobile App For Designers
Ivy, a business and project management system for interior designers and other home design companies, today announced the launch of its first-ever mobile app.
Available for iPhone, iPad and Android…
Machine Age
Today’s machine-made rugs pack a one-two punch of wear-resistance with a luxurious hand, fooling even the most experienced of buyers.
Each of the rugs in KAS’ Papillon Collection is dramatic…
Idea Board: Luxe Resources
Down to Earth
Woodsy neutrals and organic shapes elevate the high-end dining room and kitchen.
Best described as opulent, the Ouray Collection from Feizy translates traditional designs into…