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The Tax Bill Passed. What Now?
This week, Congress passed a massive new tax bill into law, and it's now on President Donald Trump's desk. The bill is expect to take effect immediately, which could mean some big changes in 2018.…
From Fabric Protection Plans to Performance Upholstery
Fact: There are four times more pets in the U.S. than children. According to a Washington Post article on the subject entitled, “Millennials Are Picking Pets Over People,” three-quarters of Americans…
StyleCraft Distribution Footprint Surpasses 1 Million Square Feet Worldwide
StyleCraft Home Collection announced this week that it will expand its current headquarters in Southaven, MS to 400,000 square feet of warehouse, office and showroom space. The company now has more…
Sustainable Furnishings Council Update
“What’s it Made of?” Initiative
The Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC) has joined together with partners American Sustainable Business Council, Center for Environmental Health, Healthy Materials…
Cur8's Design Activism
In the home decor industry, colors and styles filter in and out every season, but most chandeliers, dining tables and mirrors at markets today function in the same general way they did 10, 20 and…
Designer Q&A: Jacob Marks
Jacob Marks founded Skram Furniture in 2001 with the goal of creating a furniture design studio dedicated to quality craftsmanship, sustainability and creating products made to last. We spoke with…
Style Board: Eco Style
Making environmentally friendly furniture, lighting and decor selections will not only affect the planet positively, but it can contribute to personal wellness. This new crop of sustainable products…
My Vietnamese Adventure
I’m home and back to work after a two-week honeymoon through Vietnam via Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang, Hoi An and Hanoi. While this trip was all play, I got a valuable glimpse into one of our industry…
PURillume Creates Personal Lighting Experiences
Light matters. The latest research shows that bright light in the morning and low light in the evenings help regulate circadian rhythms, which means more sleep and better health overall. In an…
“What’s It Made Of?” 5 Answers that Raise a Red Flag
We’ve all heard the saying “You are what you eat,” but many health and design industry experts are concerned that you are what you sit on – and they’re not alone. As we learn more about the harmful…