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We focus so much on how a space looks—but what about how it sounds? With the rise of remote work and wellness-focused design, acoustics are taking center stage in residential interiors. Experts reveal how sound is shaping modern homes, from high-tech materials to biophilic solutions that balance aesthetics with tranquility.
Renowned architect and contemporary furniture designer Jordana Maisie unveils her new design workshop—a creative laboratory that blends architectural precision with hands-on material exploration. In an exclusive interview, she explains how the initiative rekindles her early passion for installation art, offering fresh design innovation that meets our collective craving for inspired creativity.
Looking at moving trends across the country can help you decide where to seek new business — or maybe even relocate yourself.
Universal Furniture has rolled out its agenda for the Learning Center during the upcoming April Furniture Market. These events, scheduled from Friday, April 25 through Monday, April 28, offer various sessions designed to enhance knowledge in business management, team building, personal development and operations.
With a background in industrial engineering and interior design, Ivey shares her insights on breaking free from Instagram-inspired homogeneity, earning client trust, and carving out a design niche through trial and error. Watch her full interview on Disruptive Design or read the highlights.
Mandy Cheng, an AD100 designer renowned for her blend of California elegance and cinematic drama, expands her creative reach with a new lighting collection for Mitzi. Drawing inspiration from her diverse career in film, television, and interiors, Cheng’s collection features bold yet accessible fixtures that are as functional as they are photogenic. In this exclusive interview, she shares the stories and design philosophy behind the pieces, giving a glimpse into the personal connections and nature-inspired aesthetics that define her work.
More store closures and frustrating online sites show that the omnichannel shopping model consumers were promised isn’t yet living up to its promise, laments Executive Editor Julie A. Palm.
For this year’s Dudley Moore Sr. Furniture Design Competition, students submitted an original design for a chair that is suitable for marketing to either or both residential and contract trade industry segments. The competition criteria states that designs should be aesthetically pleasing and also suitable for manufacturing within the financial and technical constraints of mass production.
A trusted resource for high-end retailers and interior designers for nearly 30 years, the brand’s move to the former Marge Carson showroom underscores its growth trajectory and commitment to the U.S. market.
Architect Pascale Sablan’s latest book, GREATNESS: Diverse Designers of Architecture, challenges conventional ideas of architectural excellence by celebrating 47 contemporary architects and designers shaping a more inclusive built environment. Through essays, case studies, and profiles, Sablan confronts historical exclusions in the field while showcasing the transformative power of equity-driven design. In this interview, she discusses how architecture can serve social justice, the urgent need for representation, and the future of the profession.