Designer Education
Product designers, interior designers and lighting designers are working in a changing industry. Competition from online services, DIY and home improvement tv shows, plus changing consumer lifestyles have continued to shift the way business is done. In this section, product designers, interior designers and lighting designers can read news, trend articles and more.
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…
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. …
Grand Design
Ask anyone in the home furnishings industry to name the top furniture stores in the U.S. based on the availability of luxury brands, customization and superlative design services, and Clive Daniel…
Lavish Brings Luxury Home Design To Raleigh, NC
Tucked into an upscale shopping center in North Raleigh, NC, alongside a Fresh Market, restaurants, boutiques and more, is a pretty little home furnishings shop called Lavish. Step inside and the…
Last Look With Laura Muller: A Kitchen with Blended Style
Laura Muller, Principal, CEO and Designer at Four Point Design Build, describes her “Clean Fresh Modern” style as organized, edited, contemporary and geared toward wellness and real living. “It’s an…
Stacy Garcia's Color Crush: Willow
Editor's Note: Pattern Designer Stacy Garcia shares her "Color Crush" with us this month: Willow. For more insights on color, pattern and design, visit Stacy's blog: Life-Styled.
Willow: Soothing,…
HD Expo 2019 Showcases the Latest in Hospitality Design Trends
Though plenty of conversations touched on the challenges associated with increased tariffs at HDExpo 2019, the real emphasis was on elevated product designs and opportunities for growth beyond the…
Dallas Total Home & Gift Market to Present Global Artisan Showcase
Dallas Market Center, in partnership with the International Folk Art Alliance (IFAA), will serve as the exclusive host of the International Folk Art Market|Collection, June 19-23, during Dallas Total…