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The Meaning of Style: Voices from High Point

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

Elevators: A Design Lift

Style Editor Julie A. Palm chats with Brandon Architects about the unique design opportunities presented…

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Design News Now taps home industry veteran Rachel Fasciani as editor-in-chief. Design News Now has…

Editor’s Letter: Beyond What We See

By Rachel Fasciani It’s no secret that over the past year I’ve been immersed in…

Sigh of relief: what tariffs feel like on the ground

A sales rep, a Supreme Court decision, and what tariffs feel like on the ground

Landry Design Group wins Home of the Year and more at the International Builders’ Awards

Los Angeles-based LDG—renowned for designing spectacular estates in California, Florida, and across the globe—honored by the building industry’s premier residential design awards program

Architectural flexibility that performs: Operable glass walls in retail strategy

Operable glass wall systems are reshaping the retail landscape, giving furniture showrooms the architectural flexibility to host events, blur indoor-outdoor boundaries, and create immersive brand experiences. This article explores how leading retailers like IKEA, RH, and Arhaus are leveraging these systems to drive engagement, boost dwell time, and deliver long-term ROI.

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.

Bobby Berk, Mandy Cheng, and Nathan Orsman lead NKBA’s 2026 Design Council

Together, Berk, Cheng, and Orsman will be introduced at KBIS 2026 in Orlando, where they will tour the show, exploring the latest trends, product debuts, and innovations from global kitchen and bath manufacturers and documenting their experience for their social audience.

Collections: Ballard Designs launches collection with Carson Kressley

National retailer Ballard Designs enthusiastically debuts new stylish, equestrian-inspired product line designed by TV star Kressley exclusively for the brand.