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ASID welcomes distinguished interior designers to college of fellows

Fellowship, the Society’s highest honor bestowed upon less than 1% of ASID membership, is extended to ASID members who exceed the standards of the design profession through their continued commitment to the Society.

BAS Stone opens new stoneyard in Long Island City

To inaugurate the new space, BAS Stone proudly partnered with the Female Design Council – the premier professional membership and advocacy organization for women in design, architecture and the applied arts – to celebrate the occasion with co-hosted opening events.

Legrand Launches Five New Design-Forward Wall Plate Colors in the adorne® Collection

The adorne Collection is where innovation meets elegance, transforming ordinary lighting switches into extraordinary experiences. With these new color options and the broader array of over 40 exquisite finishes, design becomes the forefront of every switch and outlet choice. The electrical devices are no longer an afterthought.

Thibaut acquires Rosemary Hallgarten; founder Hallgarten named Chief Creative Officer

Thibaut, a leading provider of wallpaper, fabric, trim and furniture to the trade, has acquired the assets of Rosemary Hallgarten, a world-renowned designer and supplier of exclusive luxury rugs, fabrics, and accessories with an established reputation in the interior designer community.

Kind to your home and the planet, Little Greene’s ‘Intelligent’ finishes are certified ‘Child-Safe’

A busy place of activity, the modern home needs to withstand the knocks, bumps and hustle and bustle of life without the use of harmful ingredients. Little Greene’s ‘Intelligent’ paint finishes have been specially formulated to achieve the ultimate quality, finish and depth of color while being completely safe to use in all areas of the home.

William Morris At Home debuts in the US through Stout Textiles

Stout Textiles, in partnership with its long-term UK-based affiliate Ashley Wilde Group, debuts the new William Morris At Home line of fabric in the United States. William Morris At Home is an authentic Morris brand in partnership with the William Morris Gallery, a not-for-profit organization based in Morris’ childhood home in Walthamstow, England.

Gift for Life Honors Dorothy Belshaw during REAs $34,000+ donated in connection with Industry Achievement Award

ANDMORE President Dorothy Belshaw was honored with Gift for Life’s 2024 Industry Achievement Award during the 73rd Annual Retailer Excellence Awards, June 19, 2024, in Dallas, TX. This coveted accolade recognized Dorothy’s exceptional contributions to the gift and home industry over her more than 30-year career.  In connection with the award, more than $34,000 has been donated in Belshaw’s honor to World Central Kitchen’s global hunger relief efforts.

Universal Furniture appoints Rick Lovegrove as VP Upholstery

Lovegrove joins Universal Furniture from Four Hands, where his leadership as president of upholstery grew the category to the largest revenue segment at the company.

New ASID memberships foster growth in the design community with accessibility to all collaborators in the built environment

The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has unveiled an expanded membership structure designed to support professionals and organizations in the interior design industry. The new structure introduces four membership types—Affiliate Member, Firm Partner, Higher Education Partner, and Affiliate Partner—aimed at enhancing inclusivity and collaboration within the interior design community.

Dallas Designers launch new non-profit Designers For Dogs 

Through education, advocacy, and creative collaboration, Designers For Dogs aspires to bridge the gap between design and animal welfare, ultimately transforming the Interior Design community into a force for positive change in  the lives of rescue and foster dogs.