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Vanguard Furniture debuts permanent space at Atlanta market

Home fashion leader and American-made upholstery furniture  maker Vanguard Furniture is expanding its presence at the Atlanta Market with a new  permanent showroom. While it has previously shown in temporary spaces at the show, the  company is debuting its new permanent space in Building 1, Floor 6, Space E-7 at the upcoming  January Atlanta Market, where it will be displaying the best of its indoor and outdoor  furnishings. 

What’s up with housewares? A new consumer purchasing report examines home entertaining plans for 2024

After a wild ride of unpredictable life- and business-altering ups and downs over the past several years, the home and housewares industry is primed for market stability and is eager to celebrate the next wave of enduring growth, according to the just-released 2024 HomePage News Occasions Report and collaborative 2024 At-Home Entertaining Report

Beyond beige bouclé: How Russell Sutter stands out in a sea of mass-produced products

DNN Editor in Chief Courtney Porter sits down with Catherine Schmetter and Joseph Palmer, the visionary founders of Russell Sutter to discuss how they prioritize standing out in a sea of mass-produced products. Together they delve into sourcing inspiration from fashion and dance, and bridging the gap between fine art and everyday design, their commitment to domestic manufacturing and the ways in which technology is challenging traditional retail models.

The colors, finishes and other interior trends that could define 2024

20 trend picks from designers and home interior style watchers. Some are emerging trends; some are carryovers with staying power. And a few are trends finally on their way out.

Design Maestro: Celebrating the elegance of ratios and proportions

In the enchanting world of design, secret ratios and proportions are the silent maestros. They conduct a visual, harmonic symphony for the eyes. These covert design soldiers are often overlooked, but play a pivotal role in shaping the aesthetics that make the Mona Lisa irresistible, the Eiffel tower an icon and the original shaker chest a classic. Diving into the realm of ratios and proportions, reveals their unspoken language, how they relate to our being.

Design stories that shaped 2023

While some of 2023’s most resonant design stories revolved around maximizing profit and preparing for an AI-driven future, many of the top ten stories focused on the creative process. They highlighted the journeys of specific designers, unveiling their strategies for building successful careers, sourcing inspiration, and infusing freshness into their new collections.

Product previews: Las Vegas Market winter 2024

Regardless of design style, consumers are craving the warm and cozy, environmentally-conscious, and simple, neutral aesthetics. Here is a look at what’s to come

Renowned interior designer Ryan Saghian releases his first room fragrance. 

Always with his fingers on the pulse of home fashions, interior designer Ryan Saghian is known for his exquisite taste and enviable list of clients, including Tristan Thompson, Anthony Davis, Paris Hilton, Matt Sorum, and many other high-end homeowners. 

Do you need design therapy? with Kim Colwell

Los Angeles-based designer Kim Colwell has a transformational approach to interior design—one that intricately weaves together environmental psychology and the principles of feng shui. Rooted in her early experiences within her grandparents’ historic home and influenced by her mother’s background as a shaman and clinical psychologist, Colwell’s design philosophy revolves around understanding how environments shape human development and what interior designers can do about it.

Making 2024 a profitable year for your design firm

The vast majority of interior designers are in business to make money. It’s not a hobby or volunteer project, right? But some designers aren’t giving the business side of their firm the attention it deserves, according to findings from a Pearl Collective survey. We look at some areas you might want to address to make next year your most profitable year ever.