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Interior Design Firms Show Optimistic, Yet Cautious Views in Houzz's 2019 State of the Industry

Houzz released its 2019 State of the Industry Report today, and the overall message of it centers around cautious optimism. Of the interior design firms reporting, 49 percent said they had a good…
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What Your Email Stats Can Tell You About Your Customers

Your email data may be one of the most useful marketing tools hiding in plain sight. By going through it regularly, you can learn so much about your customers' habits, interests and preferences,…

IFDA'S Educational Foundation Announces Design Student Scholarships for 2019

Applications will be accepted between March 1-31, 2019, for nine scholarships from the Educational Foundation (EF) of International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA). Since the early years of…
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3 Pinterest Content Ideas to Try Out

For interior designers and retailers alike, Pinterest can be a great channel to reach potential clients who are planning for their current and future spaces. In fact, 60 percent of pinners have used…
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At Michael Alan Furniture & Design in Lake Havasu City, AZ, owner Chris Cooley creates an experience for customers by shopping for one-of-a-kind pieces like those shown here.

Simple Experiences

For two sisters on a Friday night, nothing beats tapas and a trip to one of three local HomeGoods stores. In December, I flew to D.C. to visit a few showrooms for the upcoming Retail Road Trip, and I…
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Posing in the mirror room in Kuzco Lighting's showroom at Dallas Market Center.

Kuzco Honored with Visual Presentation Award

Kuzco Lighting was honored for its merchandising style at last month’s Lightovation at Dallas Market Center. The company took home the Best Visual Presentation Award for the Trade Mart’s 4th floor…

Chairish Acquires Derring Hall. Now What?

When thinking of the direct-to-consumer model, companies like Casper and Warby Parker likely come to mind. If you've been following our coverage here, then you might also think of Campaign Living,…

High Point Market Announces Business of Design Educational Series for Spring Market

The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) has partnered with interior design professional, author and business coach Kimberley Seldon for a Business of Design educational series for spring market, April…

The Lighting Design Center at Warshauer Electric Welcomes Brieanne Sulzer

The Lighting Design Center, a wholly owned subsidiary of Warshauer Electric Supply, a New Jersey-based electrical wholesaler, today announced that Brieanne Sulzer has joined the company as a Lighting…
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5 SEO Tools to Help You Rank

By now, you probably realize the importance of SEO and the impact it can have on your website visits and sales, both online and in-store. While tackling and consistently prioritizing your site’s SEO…
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