Smarts

Designer Nicole Fuller says high-end designers have new challenges in today’s climate. “How do we make your home the most comfortable place, the safest place that it can be and beautiful beyond your wildest dreams at the same time? We have a big responsibility and it’s really important to deliver.”

Reimagining Luxury in the Time of Coronavirus

Second Homes and the Affluent Buyer

The 5 W’s (and 1 H) of Pinterest

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The Nina Magon collection from Universal Furniture won for Major Collections at the 2020 Pinnacle Awards.

ISFD

ISFD Announces 2020 Pinnacle Award Winners in Online Ceremony

ISFD announced the iconic home furnishings design awards in a streaming ceremony on its YouTube channel.

Consumer Research

Consumers Prioritize Spending on Gifts Ahead of Holiday Season

Sixty percent of shoppers surveyed by the National Retail Federation said they plan to purchase holiday gifts online.

Designer Laurence Carr says delivery timelines from local suppliers are currently more reliable.

Retail Education

American-Made Advantages in the Coronavirus Era

Is coronavirus amplifying the advantages of American-made?

Smarts

Colleen Waguespack Gets Into the Holiday Spirit With Fig & Dove

When clients asked Colleen Waguespack for holiday decor that fit with her design style, she produced it herself.

credit Rachel Loewen © 2019 Houzz — Photo by Rachel Loewen © 2019 Houzz

Consumer Research

Pet Peeves Drive Master Bathroom Renovation Decisions, Houzz Study Finds

The Houzz 2020 Bathroom Trends Study Reveals popular features, styles and colors.

Designer Education

Shayla Copas' Organic Path to Product Design

From interior designer to author to product designer, Shayla Copas has overcome obstacles to make her vision a reality.

Small Business Technology

4 Digital Rendering & Modeling Tools for Designers

We’ve compiled the details of four programs that can help digitize your drawings for a socially distant presentation.

Home Collections Furniture’s Lael Thompson shares tips on good final-mile delivery.

Retail Education

Tips for Last Mile Delivery

Home Collections Furniture shares their method for providing a quality delivery experience.

luxury furnishings — Attention to subtle details that create a rich experience without being over the top, such as this Ann Gish bedding, creates a luxury experience for consumers.

Designer Education

Home Furnishings Manufacturers Rethink the Meaning of Luxury

As consumer preferences change, so does the face of luxury home furnishings.

ASID board of directors — Top row, left to right: Kerrie Kelly, Carolyn Ames Noble, Jennifer Kolstad, John Cialone, Ellen Fisher, Elizabeth Von Lehe. Bottom row, left to right: Ken Wilson, Margi Kaminski, David C. Euscher, Lisa M. Tucker, Patricia Dominguez

Associations

ASID Announces 2021 Board of Directors

The 2021 board boasts a range of design professionals who embody ASID's objective of demonstrating the impact of design and advocating for the profession.

Hearts Awards Honorees — ART and Dallas Market Center have named the Hearts Award Honorees.

ART

Honorees Named for HEARTS Awards

Dallas Market Center and ART have named the 13 honorees for the Hearts Awards, taking place on January 8 during the Total Home & Gift Market.

Interior Designers

ASID Releases 2020 Interior Design Resiliency Report

In partnership with Cosentino, Benjamin Moore and Emerald, the research demonstrates the effects of COVID-19 on design professionals and spaces.

Associations

Shannon Williams Named COO of Home Furnishings Association

Williams previously served as Vice President of Strategy and Performance.

Designer Education

Reimagining Luxury in the Time of Coronavirus

For high-end designers, the coronavirus pandemic has redefined the luxury experience.

Designer Education

High Point Market and ASID Announce Virtual Education Schedule for Fall Market 2020

The Design Viewpoints Series has been rebranded as ASID Learn x Design and will present three CEU-approved seminars as part of High Point’s virtual programming.