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Ambiente 2026: Five unmistakable trends from the German design fair

mbiente 2026 reveals five defining trends shaping the future of home and product design, from portable warmth and universal kitchen tools to playful forms and woven craft traditions. The fair frames design as a form of care, responding to climate pressure, shifting domestic habits and the growing demand for objects that support everyday well-being.

AI for brick-and-mortar retailers and showrooms

Artificial intelligence is moving from a marketing add-on to core infrastructure for brick-and-mortar retailers. In this interview with AiPRL Assist founder JD Camden, DNN explores how unified data, omnichannel memory and real-time customer intelligence can help local and regional retailers compete with national chains while strengthening the showroom experience.

HPMA explores intersection of science and interiors with Sunday keynote

Designers to reveal virtual rooms illustrating health-based design insights

Nate Berkus teams up with Babyletto

Rooted in a shared belief that children’s spaces should evolve alongside families, each piece in the collection is intentionally designed to extend beyond the nursery years, transitioning seamlessly from nursery to toddler room and beyond.

Modernism Week kicks off in Palm Springs with signature events and home tours

Modernism Week starts February 12 and will run through February 22, 2026. The annual festival that celebrates modernist architecture, design, and culture in the Palm Springs area of Southern California this year will offer more than 450 engaging programs during the 11-day festival.

Inside Symbol’s first showroom in NYC

Designed as a living studio for furniture, music, and dialogue, the space anchors the brand’s next chapter in downtown Manhattan.

Renowned designers Kendall Wilkinson & Tineke Triggs headline 2026 SF Decorator Showcase — Tickets now live

Tickets Now on Sale for the 47th Annual Design Event, 

Benefiting San Francisco University High School’s Financial Aid Program

KBIS news: grilling world goes flat with new Fire Magic grill

Engineered to be “dropped” into the cutout of an outdoor kitchen island or countertop, the Echelon Drop-In grill features top-mounted controls and precision detailing allowing it to integrate seamlessly into outdoor cabinetry to create a clean, contemporary aesthetic. The new design is offered with and without a hood, giving designers and homeowners the flexibility to tailor the look and functionality to their outdoor space.

IFDA educational foundation announces design scholarships for 2026

LEWISVILLE, N.C., Jan. 30, 2026 — Applications will be accepted between March 1 and March…

Dallas Market Center expands hotel partnerships to support June markets

Dallas Market Center today announced expanded partnerships with more than a dozen hotels in its immediate area to support buyers and exhibitors attending June 2026 Markets. These agreements secure thousands of hotel room nights, ensuring accommodation at typical market rates. However, the only method for securing these rooms is via Dallas Market Center’s travel service.