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Get inspired by the latest in home furnishings products and the creative people behind the designs. 

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Task lighting, like this table lamp from Lucas + McKearn, can play a big role in aging-in-place — if that's what we should call it. (Photo: Lucas + McKearn)

Should We Call it Aging-in-Place?

By 2036, one in five people in the U.S. will be over the age of 65, according to the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies.  As Baby Boomers begin to exit the workforce and retire, retailers and…
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So the bill passed. What's it mean for you? (Photo: Taxes on Chalkboard via GotCredit.com and Flickr)

The Tax Bill Passed. What Now?

This week, Congress passed a massive new tax bill into law, and it's now on President Donald Trump's desk. The bill is expect to take effect immediately, which could mean some big changes in 2018.…
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Luxury interior designers are no longer design gatekeepers. (Photo: Classic Home)

New Study Finds Disrupting Trends in Interior Design Industry

Dramatic disruptive trends have reared their heads in the luxury interior design industry, according to a new study from Unity Marketing and The Home Trust International.  To-The-Trade Interior…
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It's easier than you think to add a chatbot to your website.

How to Add a ChatBot to Your Website

Anyone who's ever had to call their cable, phone or credit card company knows how invaluable a website's chatbot can be. This handy tool usually pops up in the bottom right-hand corner of a web…
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Mark your calendars for these seminars.

3 Winter Market Seminars You Can't Miss

Anyone who's ever been to a winter market knows that there's a whirlwind of activity going on. Showrooms have new products they're dying to show off, and they're putting out great spreads for lunches…
Moe's Home Collections' Jennaya chair in a jewel tone
A kiss on the hand may be quite continental, but these jewel-tone pieces are our best friends.

The Family Jewels

Sapphires, rubies and emeralds — oh my! It’s no wonder the precious (and semi-precious) palette has popped up everywhere from fashion runways to floral arrangements this year—and pretty much every…
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Have you checked out these photo editing apps? Read on to learn more about them.

3 Best Apps for Editing Photos

Nothing kills an image like poor lighting or a blurry background, and in an increasingly digital world where most consumers will judge you first by your social media profiles and website, you can't…
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So many great designers. Just one spot.

April Force Pardoe Wins 1st Look at Last Look

Lighting & Decor is pleased to announce that designer April Force Pardoe of April Force Pardoe Interiors has won the 2017 1st Look at Last Look interior design competition. "April's description…
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The new Amazon Echo Show is just one reason. (Photo: Amazon)

3 Reasons Why 2018 Is the Year of the Smart Home

The year 2018 is expected to be the year of the smart home — the year consumers finally embrace the true smart home movement — and there's good reason to see why. LED bulbs are coming down in price…
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Modshop will exhibit for the first time at this January’s Las Vegas Market.

5 Reasons to Say "Viva Las Vegas Market"

Forget about Gwyneth Paltrow’s “Clean Sleeping” regimen; most of us just need sleep and more of it—with or without an $80 copper pillowcase. A solid eight hours of shuteye helps improve memory and…
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