Schonbek and Modern Forms open new showroom at High Point Market

he grand opening of the WAC GROUP’s combined showroom for luxury lighting powerhouses Schonbek and Modern Forms at the High Point Furniture Market marked a striking new chapter in contemporary lighting design.

Application now open for design influencers at Fall market

Application Now Open for Design Influencers at Fall Market Selected digital creators will chronicle furnishings trends in October

Is the luxury market collapsing?

Recent reports of falling demand have given producers of luxury consumer goods reason to worry. Is the luxury housing market weakening, too?

Five things defining the design moment: June 2025

Courtney Porter curates five essential design moments for June, featuring emerging trends, key design events, and inspiring product launches. From abstract nature influencing interiors to tech-driven design at NeoCon, this roundup offers insights into the evolving creative landscape.

You aren’t hallucinating: AI can lead you astray

With AI hallucinations getting worse — and the bots producing some awful verbiage in the home furnishings industry — it’s clear that the high-tech aids still need your judgment, skill and creativity to put them to their best use.

SFD adds two new broad appeal categories to the 2025 Pinnacle Awards

To better reflect the full range of products in home furnishings, the International Society of Furniture Designers (ISFD) has divided the Home Office and Occasional Storage Pinnacle Awards into Broad Appeal and Luxury categories for the prestigious 2025 Pinnacle Awards.

Design Miami announces 2025 programming, Including a new exhibition in Seoul

This year, Design Miami celebrates its 20th anniversary as the global forum for collectible design. In celebration of this milestone, the brand announces its 2025 events program, and an expansion of its global platform to include a debut initiative: Design Miami.In Situ.

Building your company’s AI protocols

My inbox is full of pitches from furnishings companies claiming their latest collections exhibit exceptional craftsmanship, are deeply rooted in cultural heritage and are redefining modern design. These descriptions are AI-generated.

Reading redundant drivel is going to make us all go mad, but for thought experiment’s sake: Is there an instance in which AI-generated product descriptions are fine? Do they tell us anything useful?

Vanguard names AJ Cosgrove new National Sales Director

AJ brings extensive expertise in strategic sales management and was most recently Vice President of Sales for CODARUS. Prior to that she directed sales and marketing for Barbara Cosgrove Lamps. 

 Stanton introduces Kravet x Stanton Licensed Collection

Kravet x Stanton showcases transitional geometrics and timeless organic textures, ideal for wall-to-wall installations, custom fabricated rugs, and stair runners. The collection spans hand-loomed, wire wilton, and luxury performance categories, offering elevated options for sophisticated interiors.