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Interior Design Society Announces 2021's Designer of the Year Winners
On Wednesday, November 10th, 2021 members and guests of the Interior Design Society (IDS) gathered virtually to honor the winners of the 2021 Designer of the Year competition.
“The Designer of…
What Matters Most to Consumers in Their Homes?
As the 2020 pandemic sent the real estate market into a tailspin, homeowners began reevaluating their priorities, noting what is really important to them in the home experience. Angi.com surveyed 1,…
Registration Open for Interior Design Society Virtual Awards Gala
The Interior Design Society (IDS) plans to celebrate their Designer of the Year award winners in an entertaining virtual gala, hosted on November 10, 2021 at 8 p.m. EST. The virtual gala is open to…
Designers: Don't Miss the Deadline to Enter Your Furniture, Lighting & Decor Cover Shot
Calling all designers! You may have noticed that Furniture, Lighting & Decor features stylish room shots on our monthly issue covers. We look for rooms that represent current interior design…
NRF: Consumer Spending to Continue Despite Consumer Confidence Dip
Despite falling consumer confidence numbers, shoppers are continuing to spend, according to National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz.
The Consumer Confidence Index, collated monthly…
NRF Predicts 2021 Record Holiday Shopping Season
Holiday spending has the potential to shatter previous records, as the National Retail Federation forecasts that holiday sales during November and December will grow between 8.5 percent and 10.5…
ALA Reveals Topics for November Virtual Symposium
The American Lighting Association (ALA) invites everyone in the lighting industry to a free Virtual Symposium, Nov. 1-4, sponsored by ALA-member companies. The event features renowned speakers on…
MarketTime Announces Acquisition of Brandwise
MarketTime has announced the acquisition of Brandwise, a provider of sales enablement tools in the gift and home industries. The two companies bring more than 60 years of leadership and support $4…
Houzz: Strong Renovation Activity Expected Through Q4 2021
Houzz Inc. has released its Q4 2021 Houzz Renovation Barometer. The report tracks residential renovation market expectations, project backlogs and recent activity among U.S businesses in the…
STUDY: 64% of Americans Upgraded Their Work From Home Space
In a recent survey of 2,004 Americans, half (54 percent) of all remote workers admit to judging their colleagues’ office decor or furniture during virtual meetings. But it goes both ways — 64 percent…