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Product Designers

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

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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…
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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…
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(Photo: Skram Furniture)

Designer Q&A: Jacob Marks

Jacob Marks founded Skram Furniture in 2001 with the goal of creating a furniture design studio dedicated to quality craftsmanship, sustainability and creating products made to last. We spoke with…
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Most homeowners are putting their money into their showers. (Photo: Houzz)

New Houzz Study Unpacks the Latest Bathroom Trends

Homeowners seem to be spending more money on their master bathrooms, a new study finds. Results from the 2017 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study yielded some interesting results about what homeowners…
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Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? IKEA Place app makes augmented reality easier than ever.

Decorate the Lighting & Decor Atrium with IKEA Place

In some ways, augmented and virtuality reality tools are old news when it comes to furniture. Wayfair's app lets buyers preview furniture in their homes before buying, and Lowe's and Pottery Barn…
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Which will fade the artwork faster: the pendant light or the natural light? Randall Whitehead has the answer. (Photo: Eurofase)

What Light Sources Will Fade Artwork and Fabrics?

It's inevitable: Fabrics and artwork will fade over time, but that fading can slow down with the right care. To help your clients take better care of their new fabrics and artworks, Lighting Doctor…
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This kitchen in the Clive Christian Furniture showroom in Chicago redefines luxury shopping.

Creating an Experience in Chicago's Clive Christian Showroom

If there was one word on everyone's lips at the American Lighting Association conference in Vancouver, Canada, last week, it was experience: how to create an experience to bring customers to the…
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Photos Courtesy of Echo Design + Architecture

Designing Small

When space is limited, interior designers need to pull out all the stops to find great furniture and storage solutions. Ajay Chopra, founding principal of Echo Design + Architecture, believes in…
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