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.
2019 Kitchen Trends: What’s Current in the Kitchen’s Furniture, Lighting and Finishes This Year
Let’s talk 2019 kitchen trends and how people are adding value and one of the most important rooms to revamp in the house. Whether the plan is to update before selling a home or to overhaul the space…
Last Look With Charley Harold
The winner of our First Look at Last Look contest, Charley Harold of Dear Charley Designs in Lexington, KY, specializes in approachable, relatable design. Her winning submission, this family room…
Idea Board: 2019 Trends
Artisanal Embellishment
Jana Platina Phipps, the Trim Queen, sees consumers craving that hand-made, artisan touch. These textile embellishments bring uniqueness and beauty to all types of products…
How IMC Envisions the Future of Markets
It could not have been a brighter or more perfect January day to start a new beginning. This morning, International Market Centers (IMC) and the City of Las Vegas held a groundbreaking ceremony at…
Art Deco Delights from Las Vegas Market
You know farmhouse when you see it, but how easily can you spot an Art Deco-inspired piece? If you're at Las Vegas Market, then you're probably seeing a lot of new Art Deco intros.
So how is Art…
Design Consumer Research: Shield Over Sword
Two years ago, scientists at the University of Liverpool cracked an almost-200-year-old case when they identified the exact gene mutation that caused the peppered-colored moths living near 19th-…
Libby Langdon and Paragon Announce Partnership
Libby Langdon, interior designer, author and television personality, is designing her first line of wall decor with Paragon, an award-winning wall art, mirrors and lamps manufacturer. The much-…
Furniture Consumer Research: Mind the Gap
To get a better read on the buying public’s mindset heading into the new year, the Furniture, Lighting & Decor research team surveyed consumers across the country about what matters to them in…
Outdoor Design Conference Coming to Chicago in March
In recent years, the line between indoor and outdoor living has blurred. It used to be that these two areas never crossed paths, and they rarely shared the same design styles. Interiors mattered most…
WithIt Announces 2019 WOW Award Recipients
WithIt, the women’s leadership development network for the home and furnishings industry, has named the recipients of the 2019 WOW Awards. The annual WOW Awards honor the achievements of home…