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.
Black and White On Rugs All Over
Timeless, dramatic and about as effortlessly chic as it gets, black and white knows how to make an entrance … or a living room or a bedroom or a … well, you get the picture. Here at Lighting &…
Currey & Company Announces Collection With Denise McGaha
Currey & Company announced last week its new Denise McGaha Collection set to debut at the October 2018 High Point Market.
Since 2001, Denise McGaha Interiors has offered clients an interior…
A Guide to Dining Room Chandeliers
Avoiding white after Labor Day, “age-appropriate” dressing, less is more — so-called style rules were meant to broken. So when the design team at the Salt Lake City-based interior design firm Studio…
As Seen in the Lighting & Decor Lounge: Winter Market 2018
Last year, Lighting & Decor partnered with AmericasMart Altanta to create the Lighting & Decor Lounge on the fifth floor of Building 1. We celebrated the launch of the new magazine with a…
9 Steps to Teaching a Successful CEU Course in Your Showroom
In an age of retail strife, building relationships with local interior and lighting designers can open new revenue streams. Looking for an easy way to get on a designer’s radar? Host a continuing…
3 Coffee Spots Near AmericasMart that Won't Have a Line
Anyone who's ever spent time at AmericasMart Atlanta knows how vital a cup of coffee in the morning will be. In order to be your best and brightest as you stroll up and down the escalators and…
Should We Call it Aging-in-Place?
By 2036, one in five people in the U.S. will be over the age of 65, according to the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies.
As Baby Boomers begin to exit the workforce and retire, retailers and…
NY NOW Winter Edition
As the Market for home, lifestyle and handmade products, NY NOW® features over 2,300 exhibiting brands showcasing tens of thousands of products fit for every retail buyer’s budget and style. 85…
The Tax Bill Passed. What Now?
This week, Congress passed a massive new tax bill into law, and it's now on President Donald Trump's desk. The bill is expect to take effect immediately, which could mean some big changes in 2018.…
Baker Introduces New Fabric Collection by Philip Gorrivan
Baker announced this week the debut of a new textile collection with designer Philip Gorrivan.
The Philip Gorrivan Fabric Collection for Baker includes 11 fabrics, representing Baker’s first guest…