Julie A. Palm

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International kitchen designer launches furniture brand

With the new Tristen William furniture line, Santoso is targeting brick-and-mortar retailers, as well as interior designers, and is offering special pricing for designers following the launch.

Finally, Some Good News

The latest exclusive Consumer Insights Now research shows consumers like living in their homes, like decorating them — and like shopping for furnishings and accessories for them. That much-needed positive news should encourage the industry as we head into High Point Market.

Bringing more kitchen and bath to High Point

The new National Kitchen & Bath Association space at High Point Market is a great opportunity for designers to explore new sources and trends in the most important rooms in the home.

Designer Kari Bennett is at home in hospitality

The founder and CEO of Salt Lake City-based EDGEiD talks trends and challenges in hotel and restaurant design, plus shares what excites her about two current projects.

Be Their Guest

As it celebrates 25 years in business, recently rebranded Soucie Horner Design Collective is expanding its hospitality business, buying historic properties and putting the Soucie Horner stamp on them.

Survey: High-income earners are feeling fine

Exclusive Consumer Insights Now research shows furniture shoppers are generally pessimistic about the economy, but affluent consumers and baby boomers are much more optimistic, especially about their own finances. That’s a marketing opportunity for brands.

Stacy Garcia talks sustainability

We chat with product designer Stacy Garcia about how designers and brands can reframe their creative process to make sustainability a natural part of their work and not just an extra to-do.

When renovations test relationships

A Houzz survey shows 4% of couples considered separating or divorcing during a home renovation — and nearly a third say the whole process was painful or frustrating. The right designer can help clients to live happily ever after in their newly designed space.

Ben Soleimani launches BESPOKE trade program

The new program includes a wide array of handcrafted furniture, as well as hundreds of made-to-order rugs. The launch is part of a shift to focus the eponymous brand on trade and contract work.

Design opportunities abound in active retirement communities

Active people 55 and older have been flocking to active retirement communities. Savvy designers can build their business by creating and updating the amenity-filled communal spaces that are part of the draw.