Julie A. Palm

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Exclusive research: High earners still feeling flush

High-income consumers remain positive about their own financial situations and plan to purchase home furnishings…

Sustainability: The case for participation over perfection

Emma Grace Bailey, director of sustainability for Future Snoops, recently gave brands and designers a…

At the Intersection of Design and Neuroscience: Nina Lichtenstein’s Vision

The New York-based designer of nature-inspired, human-centered homes is moving into product design with hardware,…

The Meaning of Style: Voices from High Point

Five Style Spotters from High Point Market Authority unpack what style really means — from…

A “visual spellcheck” for your design

A 3M tool can help confirm how people subconsciously view your designs, sharpening your work while still leaving you in creative control.

Portola Paints, Lulu and Georgia team up

Lulu and Georgia offers wallpaper on its site, but this is the brand’s first foray into paint. The new palette includes spring-forward shades — yellow, pink, blue and green — as well as elevated neutrals of beige and tan. Each color is available in ultra flat, eggshell and semi-gloss acrylics, plus Roman clay and lime wash finishes. Like other Portola Paints, they are low odor and contain no VOCs.

The fabric forecast: Nature, fantasy and ritual

Fashion forecasting firms Fashion by Informa and FS have outlined four material directions expected to shape apparel and interiors in 2027: Awaken, Wondermode, Space for Solace and Ritual. Spanning tactile, nature-driven surfaces, playful experimental constructions, restorative technical textiles and heritage-inspired embellishment, the trends point to a future where material choice becomes both emotional language and functional solution. With crossover implications for upholstery, soft goods and lighting, these emerging fabrics offer designers a preview of how texture, color and craft will define the next cycle of design.

Product watch: Wallcoverings

From grand, dramatic botanicals that define a room to subtle textures that help refine a space, we’ve gathered 10 new wallpapers that are worth a look.

Neuroaesthetics: A designer’s superpower

The idea that design can improve people’s well-being is reshaping the home furnishings industry, according to panelists in a recent webinar, “Designing for Well-Being: The Science Elevating Home Furnishings and Design.” But some caveats apply, they said.

Windsor Dalton’s new North Carolina showroom

Windsor Dalton is creating a space where clients can experience the luxury products he loves to use in projects. He hopes it will be a place that brings people together, too.