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Goal Setting for Interior Designers in 7 Steps
It’s almost time for goal setting for the new year! The final quarter of the year has launched. What were the goals you set back in January? Are you on track? Did you back your goals up with…
IFDA to Present the "Rising Stars of Design" Awards
The New York Chapter of the International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA NY) will hold its 13th annual “Rising Stars of Design” awards ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 21 at FAIR, the resource…
ISFD Announces New INNOVATION + DESIGN Competition and Exhibition
The International Society of Furniture Designers (ISFD) today announced INNOVATION + DESIGN, a new juried and curated furniture design competition and exhibition open to ISFD members as well as…
AHFA Launches Consumer Education Initiative
The American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) announces an industry-wide education initiative with the goal of communicating key furniture safety information to American consumers.
The 20+20 Project…
The Right Light Balance Puts an Accent on the Positive
As I have mentioned before, there are four functions of light — Task, Accent, Decorative and Ambient. Each one plays an important role in creating a cohesive lighting design. Here is an explanation…
How J. Banks' Joni Vanderslice Manages Interior Design and Retail Businesses
When it comes to interior design, Joni Vanderslice, President and Owner of J. Banks, does it all. She’s been at the helm of Hilton Head, SC-based J. Banks for more than 30 years, which covers…
Castelle Collection Featured in House Beautiful Show House in Nashville
The second annual House Beautiful Whole Home Concept Show House has opened its doors in Nashville, TN with the outdoor spaces adorned with furnishings from the Savannah Collection by Barclay Butera…
American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation Reveals Plans for New Permanent Building
The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation has unveiled the vision and plans for transforming its new permanent home at 311 S. Hamilton Street into a 23,500-square-foot showplace. Designed…
Interior Design Society to Create IDS Foundation
The Interior Design Society (IDS) is in the process of creating the IDS Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
The purpose of the foundation is to enable IDS to expand its educational…
Home Furnishings Association Names 22 Awards Finalists
The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) has announced 22 finalists for the association’s annual Retailer of the Year, Emerging Star and Trailblazer awards.
The finalists, who range from Top 100…