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4 New Wayfair Pop-Up Shops Set to Open Next Month
Wayfair, the online home furnishings retailer, will open four pop-up brick-and-mortar retail locations across the U.S. on Aug. 1, 2019. The stores will be open for three months.
The Wayfair Decor…
Jay Diamond Joins MicroD as Vice President of Sales
MicroD, web technology provider for the home furnishings industry, named Jay Diamond as Vice President of Sales. Diamond will address the business development needs of retailers and manufacturers…
Stephanie James and Patti Allen Expand High Point Shopping Tour Program
Veteran designers Stephanie James and Patti Allen of High Point interior design firm, Allen and James today announced the expansion of their exclusive and professionally curated home furnishing…
ART Perks Deals Available at Summer Markets
ART, the creative home furnishings network, has announced ART Perks deals available during the Dallas, Atlanta and Las Vegas summer markets. The full list of participating vendors is available at www…
7 Bathroom Lighting Tips from the Lighting Doctor
The bathroom is a space with many functions, from grooming to relaxing, but bathroom lighting design is often treated as an afterthought. Here, Randall Whitehead, IALD, offers seven must-know tips to…
Art of the Table: Designers Breathe New Life into Dining with Vintage China
On today’s menu: vintage china. An increasing number of tables in homes and, surprisingly enough, some of the hottest restaurants and cafes across the country, are being dressed in lovely, heirloom…
New York Passes Furniture Stability Law
The New York State Assembly passed “Harper’s Law” on Thursday, May 30 — legislation that prohibits retailers in the state from selling clothing storage furniture that does not comply with the current…
Watermark Living Sourcing for 2020 Includes Artwork from Bali
Watermark Living today announced its recent return from a 2020 product sourcing trip to Asia and the acquisition of an extensive line of artwork by artisans from Bali, Indonesia.
During the visit…
Markets Embrace 'Resimercial'
If you’re in design, you’ve heard these terms in recent years — resimercial and resitality. As the lines blur between residential design and design for commercial spaces, such as hotels, restaurants…
Hospitality Design 101
We spoke with Fernando Rodriguez, co-owner of Stewart Rodriguez LLC and Aaron Stewart Home with his partner Aaron Stewart, about what to consider when preparing for a hospitality project. …