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Last Look: Circle Design Studio
1. Our client for this space was a bachelor with a 6-year-old son. He is also a doctor who works long hours and is a world traveler. We wanted to create a calming retreat for a master bedroom that…
Gift for Life Celebrates 30 Years
Industry leaders raised a glass to Gift for Life’s 30th anniversary during a GHTA reception on July 14 at Atlanta Market. Since its founding in 1992, the all-volunteer organizations has motivated the…
CASUAL INDUSTRY PRESENTS AWARDS AT GALA CELEBRATION
The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) recognized manufacturing and retailing excellence, turned the spotlight on top product designs and honored the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award…
6 eco-friendly decorating ideas for your home this summer
With a huge 94% of Brits saying that buying eco-friendly home products is important to them1, it’s clear that the nation is looking to make conscious efforts to live more sustainably.
With this in…
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 Changing outdated light fixtures can update a home in subtle, yet meaningful ways.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-…