Julie A. Palm

Julie A. Palm is style editor for both Design News Now and Lighting News Now. She grew up with a DIYer mother who spent weekends browsing vintage stores, painting and decorating, giving Julie a love of all things home. Julie has covered the home furnishings industry for nearly three decades. In her role as style editor, Julie is thrilled she can focus on two of her favorite parts of the business — interior design and lighting.

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The art of South + English

Palmer Linwood Smith and David Ebbetts, founders of the luxury home furnishings brand, are following their creative passions and putting more focus on their own artwork.

The evolution of luxury

What does “luxury” mean? Is it opulence? Extravagance? Sumptuousness? Lavishness? Indulgence?

When a panel of six interior designers who know a thing or two about luxury design was asked that question during the recent discussion of “The Evolution of Luxury,” not one of them used any of those common synonyms.

Four Hands finds perfect partner in Amber Lewis

The home furnishings brand and interior designer have launched their third collaboration, bringing new textures and techniques to more than 80 pieces across living, dining, bedroom and outdoor categories.

Adriana Hoyos looks back — and ahead — with Origen

The luxury home furnishings brand has updated some of co-founder and lead designer Adriana Hoyos’ favorite designs from the past to celebrate the company’s 30th anniversary.

Sunbrella puts focus on interiors

The brand, well-known for outdoor performance fabrics, is unveiling its Sunbrella Interiors sub-brand to highlight its interior upholstery fabrics, window treatments and throws. High Point marketgoers can see it all at a new space on the Showplace Walkway.

A whirlwind autumn at Eichholtz

The luxury furniture brand is launching a French-inspired line, building on its Metropolitan Museum of Art partnership with a new collection, opening two U.S. stores, adding programs for designers — and more.

South + English opens separate art space

The high-end home furnishings producer is showcasing original paintings from co-founders Palmer Linwood Smith and David Ebbetts, plus their Art Tank by South + English furniture, at 313 Space.

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.