A new study from the Consumer Technology Association Foundation (CTA) finds that seniors—the fastest growing age group—are increasingly willing to adopt technology that helps them live independently…
Designer Education
Product designers, interior designers and lighting designers are working in a changing industry. Competition from online services, DIY and home improvement tv shows, plus changing consumer lifestyles have continued to shift the way business is done. In this section, product designers, interior designers and lighting designers can read news, trend articles and more.
Report: Seniors Increasingly Willing to Adopt Technology
What Consumers Want from Outdoor Spaces, According to New Report
Brown Jordan released its 2019 Outdoor Living Report today, and there's plenty to unpack. Written in partnership with companion company Danvers Stainless Steel Kitchens, this report details the…
The Heart of the Matter
Statistics suggest that entrepreneurial couples have a much higher rate of divorce than other married people. While the five successful couples profiled on these pages will say there are obviously…
Remaking the Guest Experience
Anyone questioning residential design’s impact on the hospitality industry needs to take a closer look at the transformation currently underway at Sheraton Hotels & Resorts. At the recent BDNY…
Fresher Faux Takes Root
Permanent botanicals, sometimes called faux florals, have come a long way since Nana kept a bowl of pink plastic roses on top of the television cabinet and aggressively turquoise silk daisies in the…
Last Look With Cynthia Ferguson
When her downsizing client asked her to redesign an untouched Toronto condo originally built in the 1980s, designer Cynthia Ferguson had a blank canvas and plenty to work with. See how she designed…
Tariff Increases Are On Hold: What you Need to Know
The 25-percent tariff on $200 billion of Chinese imports, scheduled to go into effect this Saturday, was delayed on Sunday. President Trump announced via Twitter that talks between the U.S. and China…
Howard Elliott Announces Show Us Your Howard Elliott Contest
Howard Elliott today announced it will host its Show Us Your Howard Elliott Contest again for its fourth year. Same as in the past, contestants can send in photos with Howard Elliott product as the…
Idea Board: Traditional Design
South by Southwest
Traditional design gets a little rugged in living rooms when covered in geometric-patterned upholstery and paired with rich browns and iron finishes.
Part of the Quintessence…
Mosaic Moments at KBIS
This year, the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) launched the Salon by KBIS space, a new section of the show dedicated to artisan, small-batch and international companies with something…