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ICFA Refreshes Casual Market Branding Ahead of Atlanta Move
The next Casual Market will be held July 10-13, 2023 at AmericasMart in Atlanta.
IDS Announces Designer of the Year Award Recipients
The Designer of the Year Awards winners were announced at the IDS Conference in Chicago.
Design Coaching Center: Determining Your Design Fees
Hourly vs. flat fees? According to Cheryl Kees Clendenon, when done correctly, flat fees can be more profitable and less stressful.
ART Names Awards Nominating Committee
The ARTS Awards nominating committee is comprised of independent industry professionals.
Last Look: Circle Design Studio

Gift for Life Celebrates 30 Years
CASUAL INDUSTRY PRESENTS AWARDS AT GALA CELEBRATION
The annual ICFA Awards Gala is underwritten by theMART, co-sponsor of Casual Market Chicago.
6 eco-friendly decorating ideas for your home this summer
One of the most effective ways of building an eco-friendly home is to buy pre-loved home furniture and decorations, instead of buying new.
Wallpaper & Maximalism: A Guide from Design Experts
Learn how you can "get the look" in your home by pairing wallpaper patterns and textures.
Houzz: Continued, Yet Slowed Growth Across Industry
Backlogs return to previous year’s levels.
ICFA Kicks Off Casual Market with Outdoor Fabric Trends Presentation
The outdoor fabric trends presentation will take place on July 19, hosted by Jason Walker of Benjamin Moore.
Outward to Unveil Improved Photography Technology to Las Vegas Market
Outward will showcase new features in its Aperture platform at Las Vegas Market.
Update Bathroom Lighting to Refresh Design
Replacing vintage bathroom lighting with updated fixtures can invite new life into your space.
BIG PICTURE THINKING LEADS TO PROFIT
“The key to making a flat fee structure work is the ability to create a clear and cogent scope of work, detailing the key objectives you are carefully extracting from the client.” - Cheryl Kees Clendenon
ASID New Jersey Presents 2022 DESIGN EXCELLENCE Awards
Seventeen designers amassed 40 awards at the annual ASID New Jersey event.
Dallas Market Center: Steady Traffic and Return of International Business for Lightovation
Two-hundred-plus lighting brands participated in the Dallas lighting-focused market.
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.
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