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New Report From NKBA | KBIS and CEDIA Reveals State of Smart Home Integration in Home Design, Including Driving Forces and In-Demand Features
Joint “Technology Integration in Kitchen, Bath, or Whole Home Report” quantifies market opportunity for designers and integrators as demand for smart integration rises among consumers
With over three hundred hand-tufted blossoms, the Ocean Master MAX Bolero: Ombré Blossom parasol creates an unforgettable focal point. This artful design has earned numerous honors, including the IIDA/HD Expo Product Design Award, IIDA/HD Expo Best of Competition, Best of NeoCon Gold, Interior Design HiP Award, HD Awards Finalist and DESIGNERS Today Gold Award.
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces its lineup for Fall Market programming and events at the trade show organizer’s signature pop-up venue, The Point, open daily Fri., Oct. 24 through Tue., Oct. 28.
This strategic move marks an exciting milestone in the firm’s continued expansion in key regions prime for growth in the luxury hospitality category, strengthening ROAM’s presence on the West Coast in the US and adding to its impressive international presence.
Ahead of its return to Manhattan this coming Fall, COLLECTIBLE Design Fair announced today a selection of exhibitor and programmatic highlights, offering visitors a glimpse of what’s to come. Taking place September 4–7, 2025 at the newly renovated WSA building at 180 Maiden Lane, the global fair will feature works from over 123 exhibitors across six curatorial sections (MAIN, BESPOKE, FASHION, NEW GARDE, CURATED, VIGNETTE), as well as dynamic programming that invites visitors to immerse themselves in the collectible design landscape.
The 2,100-square-foot space features five unique vignettes showcasing True Residential’s full-size and indoor/undercounter refrigeration in a range of styled settings designed to highlight aesthetic and functional versatility. A 360-degree walk-around Rockwell Social Grill — developed in partnership with precision grilling brand Caliber — anchors the showroom and underscores True’s American-made heritage, bold finishes and high-performance appliance solutions.
Business coach and interior decorator Monique Nicole will receive the Mentorship Award, which honors industry leaders who share their knowledge to foster success for established and next-generation professionals. This award recognizes her history of offering guidance, support and mentorship to emerging designers from underrepresented backgrounds.
Join Pacific Design Center’s Fall Market 2025 for The Power of Collaboration: Crafting Luxury Residences, a dynamic panel exploring the teamwork behind high-end residential projects. Featuring Jay Jeffers, Naomi Leigh, James Corr, and Geddes Ulinskas, and moderated by Courtney Porter of Design News Now, the conversation reveals how architects, designers, and builders align their visions to deliver homes of extraordinary beauty and quality. Produced in partnership with The Gold Collective, the event takes place Sept. 10 from 4–5 p.m. at the Main Stage, 5th Floor Atrium, West Hollywood, followed by a reception.
This year marks a major milestone: the 20th anniversary of Best of Year! For two decades, this iconic program has honored groundbreaking achievements in architecture, interiors, and product design from around the globe, and we’re celebrating that history with Best of the Best.
At the end of each month, DNN Editor in Chief Courtney Porter curates a list of five standout things — design projects, product launches, noteworthy events, trends and more that deserve your attention. The edition for August 2025 covers consumer’s newfound love of Wabi Sabi aesthetics, RH’s plan for industry domination, design media shake-ups and artificial intelligence, Wrensilva’s new Larabee collaboration and The Hamptons as the Summer designer hotspot.