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2018: Year of the Smart Home, Part 1
When you think about Amazon’s top sellers, you may consider books, or even a toy. Wait, maybe a video game?
Actually, during the 2017 holiday season, its top seller was none of the above. It was…
How to Get Useful Feedback and Reviews From Customers
No matter how successful your business is, seeking customer feedback should be a fundamental part of your operations. Without consistent input, you’ll lack honest perspective on everything from how…
From Slideshow to Showroom
Three years ago, interior designer Lisa McDennon pitched a lighting collection to Hinkley and they loved it. When it made its debut at Lightovation this January, Hinkley’s showroom became a must-see…
4 Ways to Make the Best of a Slow Business Day
Anyone who works in retail knows that business can vary drastically, going from dead to bustling in a matter of minutes. But some days are just plain slow. On those days, it can be easy to lose track…
How to Know When Your Website Needs a Refresh
In the home design industry, trends come and go over the course of a few market seasons. Website design follows a similar pattern. As Google updates its algorithms every year or so and web users…
Highlights from the 2018 Design Bloggers Conference
The 2018 Design Bloggers Conference brought design lovers and bloggers from all across the U.S. (and the globe really) to Los Angeles for a three-day event. From March 4-6, attendees gathered at the…
Clear or Frosted Light Bulb?
How do you know when to use a clear bulb or frosted bulb?
There are no hard and fast rules, but luckily you’ve asked somebody who has strong opinions.
First off, just to be confusing, light bulbs…
Fine Furniture Design Partners With Esquire For Licensed Collection
Fine Furniture Design announced today it has partnered with Esquire to launch the Esquire Home Collection.
The 50-piece furniture collection debuting at the spring High Point Market in April…
3 Easy Ways to Incorporate Video Into Your Marketing
By 2021, research from Cisco estimates that video streaming will comprise 81 percent of all web traffic. Research from HubSpot shows that 53 percent of consumers want to see more video content from…
Home Sweet Apartment
While there are plenty who dream of white picket fences and rooms their families can grow into, a growing number of folks are perfectly happy forking over 30 percent of their income each month in…