Industry Experts
Crafting Your Business Brand Across Channels
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, online retail sales reached $5 trillion in 2021, double the revenue from digital retail in 2018. While the majority of consumers continue to prefer…
The Evolution of High-Performance Home Materials
The Covid-19 pandemic created new ways of life worldwide. People across backgrounds and professions are now working and spending more of their free time at home. At the same time, the pandemic…
WithIt Announces 2022 Conference Speakers, Lineup
WithIt’s Professional Conference is entitled, “Empowering Leaders to SOAR,” and is being held June 22nd – 24th at the Westin Hotel in Alexandria, VA. The two-day program offers industry…
Design Stop: Q&A with Arianne Bellizaire, CEO of Arianne Bellizaire Interiors
Arianne Bellizaire is the CEO behind her full-service design firm, Arianne Bellizaire Interiors. Her integrated technology, ROI-focused strategy and trend-forward work has been covered in…
Bespoke Design: Michael Cox of Foley & Cox Interiors
In a world where some designers are inclined to impose their style onto clients, New York-based Foley & Cox Interiors has a different approach. Taking creative cues directly from their clients —…
The Importance of a Strong Company Culture
Are you clear on your design business’s culture? According to Business Coach Gail Doby, whether you’re a solopreneur or you run a team of 20, a defined culture is an important step toward creating…
'Houzz Pro' App Provides WalkThrough of Virtual Floor Plans
Houzz Inc. has introduced a new Augmented Reality (AR) feature for 3D Floor Plans in Houzz Pro, a business management and marketing solution for residential construction and design professionals.…
Retail Leadership Skills for a More Successful Store
Management has the ability to make a team of employees excel, but only if they have skills for retail and leadership. During the pandemic, your sales leadership skills will be tested as you navigate…
The Biophilia Link to Wellness in Home Design
If Covid has taught us anything, it’s how important our homes are to our overall well-being. As designers, how do you assess and define the attributes that are most important to your clients to…
Licensing Partnerships - Q&A with Libby Langdon
For Libby Langdon, product development and licensing have been integral to her business. She has licensing deals with Fairfield Chair (furniture), Crystorama (lighting), Kas Rugs, Paragon (wall art)…