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Cur8's Design Activism
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…
Designer Q&A: Jacob Marks
Jacob Marks founded Skram Furniture in 2001 with the goal of creating a furniture design studio dedicated to quality craftsmanship, sustainability and creating products made to last. We spoke with…
Style Board: Eco Style
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…
My Vietnamese Adventure
I’m home and back to work after a two-week honeymoon through Vietnam via Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang, Hoi An and Hanoi. While this trip was all play, I got a valuable glimpse into one of our industry…
PURillume Creates Personal Lighting Experiences
Light matters. The latest research shows that bright light in the morning and low light in the evenings help regulate circadian rhythms, which means more sleep and better health overall. In an…
“What’s It Made Of?” 5 Answers that Raise a Red Flag
We’ve all heard the saying “You are what you eat,” but many health and design industry experts are concerned that you are what you sit on – and they’re not alone. As we learn more about the harmful…
How Designer Diana James Launched Her Own Line
Last Thursday night, interior designer Diana James cut the ribbon in her brand new store, Living Swell. Located in Marblehead, MA, Living Swell offers “refurbished mid-century furniture, handmade…
Generation Brands Hires Adrienne Shulman
Lighting veteran Adrienne Shulman is now the Northeast Specification Sales Manager for Tech Lighting, LBL Lighting and Ambiance Lighting Systems in New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia.
“We’re very…
Ferguson Opens New Showrooms
Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery opened a new showroom in Seattle and Atlanta.
The 10,667-square-foot Ferguson showroom in Seattle offers the latest in lighting and appliances, as well…