Julie A. Palm

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The BSD Group promises a better way to buy

The BSD Group’s procurement service is structured to give independent designers access to to-the-trade products, backend logistics management, order management and warehousing support — and to offer all that in as few as five touch points. Those touchpoints: 1) new project form, 2) onboarding review, 2) submit product details, 4) review and approve, and 5) sign off on delivery.

Doing good in ways only designers can

Lucy Interiors won ASID’s 2024 Community Impact Award for an engaging treehouse designed for a 10-year-old with cystic fibrosis. Executive Editor Julie A. Palm says it’s an example of the unique and important way designers can be of service to others.

Consumers crave help with interior design

The latest Consumer Insights Now research reveals that Americans really want help with interior design — and shows which consumers are most likely to enlist those services.

Designing for Neurodiversity

With some 20% of the population considered neurodivergent, it’s an enormous market — and an enormous opportunity for designers to do good. Don’t miss an Oct. 25 event in High Point focused on the subject.

Do you need to regain your focus?

We lament our attention issues all the time — how distracted we are, how drained we feel, how hard it is to stay focused or present. And yet, while there’s no shortage of advice on how to improve our sleep hygiene or spending habits or physical fitness, there’s hardly any good information about how to build and replenish our capacity for paying attention.

What do the cracks in the luxury market mean?

High-end brands and interior designers should be aware of warning signs — and possible bright spots — as they prepare for fall markets and plan for 2025.

Designing for four-legged clients

In a new survey, Houzz found that nearly half of respondents prioritize pets when making decisions about home upgrades. From performance fabrics to feeding stations, there are plenty of ways to create pet-friendly spaces.

Coloring our world

The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics’ stunning lavender running track became an iconic symbol of the Games. Explore the history and impact of color trends, from Olympic venues to home interiors, and learn about the latest color forecasts from leading brands.

Adding up the pluses at Kaminski + Pew

The “+” in Kaminski + Pew represents the additive nature of the Philadelphia-based firm. It offers architecture + interior design services. Its work is elegant + kid friendly. It balances a love of historic buildings + a goal of creating spaces for contemporary living.

Can the new Michael Graves line make accessible furniture a thing?

A new Michael Graves Design collection of accessible furniture for Pottery Barn will introduce the concept to a large audience — and may inspire other brands to serve older consumers and those with disabilities.