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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.

Champagne Bubbles ceiling fixture with descending bubbles from Sonneman incorporates stairwell lighting into this home— A Way of Light
Fixtures like Champagne Bubbles from Sonneman add a little extra light and a lot of unique style to otherwise dim stairwells.

Stairwell Lighting Secrets Revealed

Whether you’re stepping up, rushing down or brooding over the perfect comeback for an underhanded compliment, taking the stairs often means your mind is somewhere else. But as every designer knows,…
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What's scarier than a ghost or goblin? How about tax reform? (Photo: aboblist.com via Flickr)

Tackling the Scary Topic of Tax Reform

On Halloween, it seems fitting to talk about a topic that everyone seems to fear and dread: taxes. In May, tax reform was the next topic House and Senate Republicans planned to tackle after…
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These pendants fit Millennial styles and needs to a tee.

Pendant Perfect

From Instagram and Alexa to sustainability and artisanal anything, Millennials (folks born from about 1980 to 2000) are bewildering at best. Lucky for all of us, the latest pendants are tuned in to…
LED filament bulbs from Philips Lighting
Widespread adoption of LED bulbs is finally here. (Photo: Philips Lighting)

LED Bulb Domination Is Three Years Away, New Report Finds

Retailers and designers, the LED revolution will be here in three years! According to new data from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Energy Star program, LED light bulbs will become…
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Pratt & Lambert Paint's new Color of the Year for 2018 is Heron

High Point Introductions Reflect Pratt & Lambert's 2018 Color of the Year

While buyers filtered in and out of High Point Market, Pratt & Lambert Paints announced its 2018 Color of the Year: Heron. This midnight blue hue mixes well with trends spotted at this fall's…
Kenneth Cobonpue High Point Market
Kenneth Cobonpue

Island Design

As a child in Cebu, Philippines, designer Kenneth Cobonpue created his own toys in his mother’s furniture workshop. Now as a designer, Cobonpue combines the natural resources and craftsmanship of his…
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The Sherwin-Williams pick, Oceanside SW 6496, is sure to make waves next year.

2018 Color of the Year Announcements Are Underway

The 2018 Color of the Year announcements from paint companies have started to roll in, and from the looks of it, 2018 is going to be one expressive year. From brooding black-blue to confident red,…
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Follow these tips for beautiful and engaging Instagram feed at High Point Market

How to Be An Instagram Star At High Point Market

Move over, High Point Style Spotters! There's a new Instagram account to follow at this fall's market, and it's yours. Instagram allows your followers to step into this trade-only event and get a…
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Mark Badgley and James Mischka

Badgley Mischka Home Grows International Sales Force

Badgley Mischka Home last week added 28 new sales representatives to cover North American and international sales. Sales representation includes national coverage across the United States, eastern…
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Give us your best look at Last Look.

Introducing the 1st Look at Last Look Interior Design Competition

Interior designers, listen up! Each month, Lighting & Decor features the beautiful work of one designer in the Last Look department, and come January, that designer could be you! Today Lighting…
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