Interior Design

Designer Lisa Staprans’ debut novel explores what truly defines the home

Lisa Staprans’  “Soul of Design” marks her debut as an author, solidifying her reputation as a leading voice in the neuroscience of beauty. Lisa’s beautifully crafted book, masterfully blends scientific inquiry, and stunning visual imagery, and reveals how design can transcend mere aesthetics. To become a vehicle for self-expression, healing, and nurturing, gives answers to essential questions we all face, as well as how we benefit through the growth of the human experience. 

Intiaro’s groundbreaking COM visualization tool for custom furniture manufacturers

This first-of-its-kind 3D visualization tool is web-based and accessible directly from a manufacturer’s website by designers and end-customers. The tool enables the user to apply any custom fabric or leather to a piece of furniture and see exactly what it will look like before placing the order.

HPxD launches inaugural Design Forward Conference in High Point

Coming to High Point November 12 and 13, Design Forward is two days of education focused on designing with neurodiversity in mind. Divided into three tracks, sessions are tailored for interior designers and home furnishings professionals, REALTORS, and the greater community of parents, teachers, small business owners and others interested in connecting the dots between cognitive disabilities, disorders and design.

Best of KBIS awards open for 2025 entries

This long-standing program salutes excellence in form and function, with product submissions covering every inch of the kitchen and bath space. 

The elegant coziness of the 2024 Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse

Visitors of the showhouse used words like “sweet” and “cozy” to describe their experience and echoed the common refrain: “I could see myself living here.” 

How Brad Ramsey shops for his clients

Nashville-based interior designer Brad Ramsey discusses how he spends his time at market, which vendors he loves doing business with and how he is redefining luxury and delegating his project budgets accordingly

Kathryn O’Shea-Evans scales new heights with ‘Alpine Style’

O’Shea-Evans takes us on a journey through the pages of “Alpine Style,” sharing insights into her creative process, the surprises she encountered along the way, and how her background in travel writing influenced her approach to mountain design. From the challenges of capturing a room’s essence in words to the joys of exploring regional inspirations, O’Shea-Evans offers a candid look at the making of her book.

Wesley Allen is inviting the design community to their new design center in High Point

With a big reveal planned for their new Design Center during  High Point Market (Oct 26-30, 2024), that will coincide with Wesley Allen’s biggest launch in 15 years which will introduce 40+ finishes and 60+ fabrics.

ASID hosts day of advocacy on Capitol Hill

Focusing on issues including practice rights, economic initiatives, environmental policies, and fair and accessible housing, ASID’s advocates met with six members of congress, including five members of the House of Representatives and one senator, representing half a dozen states and both political parties.The advocates also requested legislators’ support, or continued support for bills and other initiatives that advance these policy areas of interest to interior designers.

HPMA Partners with Design Leadership Network for Fall keynote event

The panel, titled “How Luxury Design Clients Are Living Today,” will include top design professionals Sasha Bikoff, Corey Damen Jenkins, Kim Scodro and Barclay Butera. The speakers will discuss the industry’s changing definition of luxury, sustainability and multi-home families.