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.
Castelle Collection Featured in House Beautiful Show House in Nashville
The second annual House Beautiful Whole Home Concept Show House has opened its doors in Nashville, TN with the outdoor spaces adorned with furnishings from the Savannah Collection by Barclay Butera…
Today’s Affluent Consumer: What the Research Tells Us
Affluent consumers are evolving, but having more money doesn’t necessarily mean owning more things. Research has shown that many affluent consumers care about design, and they’re also interested in…
Klaussner Home Furnishings Announces Strategic Partnership with Stacy Garcia
Klaussner Home Furnishings has announced a strategic partnership with sought-after designer and trend forecaster Stacy Garcia, to establish important credibility among designers for two of the…
Today's Planters Bring Style to Trending Natural Design Elements
As the outdoors continues to move in, the desire to bring more natural elements indoors and out continues to climb. Because today’s tech savvy consumers are exhibiting a newfound appreciation of…
This Bobby Berk Kitchen Makes a Bold Statement
“Queer Eye” designer Bobby Berk isn’t afraid of going bold, and this kitchen in the Vista Santa Fe community in San Diego is no exception. See how Berk layers textures to create a space that feels…
Who Defines Your Brand?
Branding. It’s what differentiates one company from the next. It’s also what connects us to our customers. “Your brand is what other people say about you when you’re not in the room,” says Amazon's…
Design by Retail: How the Mother-Daughter Duo Behind Coco & Dash Continue to Evolve Their Business
By now, if you’re in the home industry, you’ve probably heard of Coco & Dash and Ciao, Coco!, the award-winning Dallas home furnishings and accents stores run by mother-daughter team Teddie and…
Remember When: Benjamin Moore's 2020 Color of the Year — First Light
Benjamin Moore is the latest paint purveyor to share its 2020 color of the year with the world as we head into the latter part of 2019, and it’s a somewhat surprising departure from what we have seen…
Last Look With Kristi Hopper
When a Texas couple planned to adopt a baby, they needed a nursery that was as comfortable as it was functional. Designer Kristi Hopper created this neutral-yet-playful space that pairs muted colors…
Design Chicago Panel Focuses on Interior Design Trends
At Surya’s showroom at Design Chicago last week, Furniture, Lighting & Decor Editor-in-Chief Diane Falvey moderated an engaging panel discussion focused on a key facet of interior design work:…