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.
Theodore Alexander Debuts Xander Noori Collection this Spring
Theodore Alexander is once again collaborating with a talented designer to bring a new collection to market this season. Set for a soft launch at the Guangzhou Furniture Fair next month, the Xander…
3 Things You Don’t Know About Wayfair Professional (But Probably Should)
Looking for a coffee table under $200? Do you need it yesterday? It’s hard to deny the allure of Wayfair. One of the world’s largest e-commerce companies specializing in home furnishings, the…
The Jungle Look: 6 Dining Room Ideas
Sure, it’s bright and sunny in California and maybe Florida and Arizona, but for those of us in the other 47 states, baby, it’s cold outside. Chicago is snowed in. Seattle is wet and dreary, and in…
4 Easy Ways to Start Learning More About SEO
If the words "digital marketing," "SEO" and "social media marketing" make your eyes glaze over and your hearing go fuzzy, you are not alone.
Digital marketing seems to have grown overnight, changing…
Justin Shaulis Named Design Ambassador for Howard Elliott
Howard Elliott announced today that New York City-based Design Consultant Justin Shaulis will serve as the company’s Design Ambassador.
Shaulis is best known for his high-profile residential design…
In a NY Minute
Each season, busy designers work tirelessly to bring new products to NY NOW. Before you hit the show Feb. 4-7, go behind the scenes with designers at Bungalow 5, Made Goods and Worlds Away to…
What’s Hot in Kitchen Renovation Trends
Homeowners these days are obsessed with decluttering their kitchens, Houzz’s latest Kitchen Trends Study found. This is just one takeaway from the annual study which surveyed 1,734 U.S. homeowners…
3 Takeaways from ASID's 2018 Interior Design Outlook and State of the Industry Report
The American Society of Interior Designers released its annual Interior Design Outlook and State of the Industry Report. There's a ton to unpack with great information for interior designers as well…
Back in Brass
Long gone (and thankfully so) are the days when the single-minded pursuit of maintaining “the perfect home” rested squarely on the flawlessly dressed shoulders of the lady of the house. But while our…
The Complete Digital Marketing Reference Guide for Small Businesses
In the March issue of Lighting & Decor, we're laying out a four-step plan to help lighting and home furnishings retailers and interior designers build a solid digital marketing strategy — a…