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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.

3 Trend Highlights from Lightovation

On the first day of market, few people have answers to questions like, "What finishes are doing well?" or "What styles are people drawn to?" Especially at 10 a.m. But even though it's the first day…

Bobby Berk Interiors + Design Hires Brady Tolbert as Creative Director

Bobby Berk Interiors + Design today announced that Brady Tolbert has joined as the brand’s new Creative Director effective Monday, Jan. 7. Tolbert joins the growing downtown Los Angeles-based firm…
Stone wall and iron bookshelf with backlighting
This elegant stone wall is dramatically illuminated, using a wall grazer which projects a light straight down the very narrow beam spread. Photo: Randall Whitehead

It’s a Wash: Techniques for Evenly Illuminating Vertical Surfaces

Washing walls with light has become a whole lot easier. Before LEDs came along, you were pretty much stuck with track lights, using flood bulbs or recessed fixtures with reflectors and spread lenses…

Gold and Glam: How Much Is Too Much?

Just about everywhere you look here at AmericasMart Atlanta, you will see gold and glam in doses big and small. And the reviews on both are as mixed as the assortment and presentation at this winter…
Unsplash succulents on coffee table
(Photo: Unsplash user DESIGNECOLOGIST)

The Top 10 Home Decor Trends to Look for in 2019, According to Pinterest

At the end of 2018, Pinterest released its Pinterest 100 for this year, highlighting the top trends to expect in categories ranging from travel to fashion to wellness. The trends, based on popular…

Napa Home & Garden Roots Grow New Blooms

A visit to the Napa Home & Garden showroom at this market will reveal the company’s return to the garden where KC and Jerry Cunningham started their business.  The new Weathered Garden line…
Bloomr at Codarus showroom
Bloomr in the Codarus showroom at AmericasMart Atlanta.

Codarus Celebrates Collaboration and Design at AmericasMart Atlanta

Designer resource Codarus has several reasons to celebrate at this winter market with a new faux floral partnership and a couple of anniversaries. Here's what's happening in their AmericasMart…
Oliver Gal Monopoly-themed print
Oliver Gal is known for its fashion-forward prints, like this Monopoly-inspired print, but the company is looking in new directions.

The Buzz Around AmericasMart Atlanta: What Manufacturers Are Planning for 2019

A new year and new winter market season bring excitement to AmericasMart Atlanta. Everyone has something new to share, and this year, many companies have big plans for 2019.  Here's what's happening…

Wall Art Wows at AmericasMart Atlanta

The winter market season kicks off every year at AmericasMart at the Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market. Our team hit the floor today, ready to see what's new and what…
Better Homes and Gardens Instagram.
This room is one of BHG.com’s most popular Instagram images. The lifestyle brand has a social media strategy tailored to each of its platforms, but based on a single mission: “to empower our follower to sharpen her vision of the life she wants to live.” (Reprinted with permission from Better Homes & Gardens®Magazine. © Meredith Corporation. All rights reserved.)

Being Social

Social media is a key strategic component for any business. But how does it intersect with the interior design industry? We asked two experts for their perspectives on growing your social media…
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