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Angie wall sconce in brass and black from Hudson Valley Lighting's Mitzi Collection
These brass sconces provide both lighting and style.

Little Brass Sconces

Like a little black dress, brass never quite goes out of style. Even when it's not front and center, brass provides a classic look that goes with nearly any design style, so it makes sense that most…
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3 Takeaways from ASID's 2nd Quarter Index Billing Report

Good news for interior designers: the latest quarterly report from the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) shows a good tilt forward and upward. The Interior Design Billings Index, which…
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The stage was set at June Lightovation, where six showrooms took home top prizes at the annual Showroom of the Year awards.

2017 Showroom of the Year: On Being a Winner

June Lightovation feels incomplete without the Showroom of the Year awards ceremony. This year, amazing retailers from across the continent came to Dallas Market Center for the big announcement on…
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4 Tips for Finding Instagram Hashtags

When it comes to posting on Instagram, you know it’s important to devote as much time as necessary to snapping and editing your photo or video to get it just right. Lighting, framing, filters and…
Tenton console with Gold Leaf finished legs and a marble top from Global Views
These consoles, like this one from Global Views, never compromise on style.

Small Space Console Tables

The August issue of Millennial Home focuses on small-space living for good reason: More and more people are downsizing. Millennials and young people in cities live in small apartments, and Baby…
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These prints from Natural Curiosities caught Bowling's eye.

Video: #NicolesIdeaBoard: Las Vegas Summer Market

At every market, the Lighting & Decor editors love to pick out their favorite products and build their own Idea Boards. While at the summer Las Vegas Market, Editor-in-Chief Nicole Bowling found…
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Linley Paske and Lauren Pasqualone: Social media ‘entertrainers’ and co-owners of the marketing firm LP2 Boutique Agency.

How to Make Live Broadcasts Work for Your Business

The reality series “Married at First Sight” follows three couples as they say “I do” the very first time they meet. Sound a little fast to you? Us too! Unfortunately, many businesses and brands use…
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When you see a customer with their phone or tablet out in your showroom, don’t be afraid to approach them and tactfully strike up a conversation about their research. They took the time to come all the way to your store, after all. (Photo: lightpoet - stock.adobe.com)

How to Handle Showrooming

Showrooming has become a given in the retail business. You’ve all seen it: A customer walks into your store, looks at an item on your shelf, and takes out his or her phone to compare prices on Amazon…
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What's trending in your state? (Photo: Joybird)

Top 3 Design Trends in Every State

The latest research on top design trends from Joybird surprised a lot of designers this week. The online furniture retailer's newest findings break down the top three most searched design trends by…
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Video Styles to Consider For Your YouTube Channel

You know that creating video content can be a great marketing channel to help illustrate your brand’s story and expertise to your loyal and potential customers. Despite the benefits, a 2015 Ebiquity…
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