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Wallpaper & Maximalism: A Guide from Design Experts
Find the Common Thread
"The trick to maximalism is properly mastering the art of ‘pattern-on-pattern’ without sacrificing balance, rhythm, line… the intellect behind it all. The great irony of…
Houzz: Continued, Yet Slowed Growth Across Industry
Houzz Inc. released the Q3 2022 Houzz Renovation Barometer, which tracks residential renovation market expectations, project backlogs and recent activity among businesses in the construction sector…
ICFA Kicks Off Casual Market with Outdoor Fabric Trends Presentation
The International Casual Furnishings Association is kicking off the first day of Casual Market Chicago at theMART with a 2023 Outdoor Fabrics Trends Report that showcases the newest cover designs…
Outward to Unveil Improved Photography Technology to Las Vegas Market
Outward, Inc., an independent Williams-Sonoma, Inc. company and pioneer in visual technology solutions for the home furnishings industry, will unveil a number of new and enhanced features for its…
Update Bathroom Lighting to Refresh Design
Following the pandemic, homeowners are looking to refresh their spaces. Changing outdated light fixtures can update a home in subtle, yet meaningful ways. As Randall Whitehead, IALD puts it, “why…
BIG PICTURE THINKING LEADS TO PROFIT
Designers talk incessantly about how to manage selling product and ensuring the sales are going through their firm. Social media forums, seminars and market talks are rife with the angst and nail-…
ASID New Jersey Presents 2022 DESIGN EXCELLENCE Awards
Entrants from the New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) into its annual Design Excellence Awards (DEA) learned the results of the competition at an action-packed…
Dallas Market Center: Steady Traffic and Return of International Business for Lightovation
Lightovation welcomed domestic and international buyers to the June 22-25, 2022, edition of its twice annual show. The summer show featured new collections, expanded showrooms, and big celebrations…
LA-Z-BOY DONATES $350,000 FOR THE NEW AHF HALL OF FAME
A generous grant from the La-Z-Boy Foundation has been awarded to the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Building Fund. The $350,000 gift will name the Grand Story Wall that will become the…
Bienenstock Furniture Library Adds New Student Design Scholarship
The Bienenstock Furniture Library announces another new scholarship for its annual student furniture design competition, reflecting a $7,500 contribution made in memory of legacy furnishings designer…