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.

Project feature: Alexander Lamont + Miles team up with designer Chad Dorsey to create the Fromental Drawing Room

At the 2025 edition of WOW!House at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, Alexander Lamont + Miles have teamed up with acclaimed U.S. designer Chad Dorsey to create the Fromental Drawing Room, a richly detailed space that exudes refined luxury and handcrafted artistry.

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.

Inspiration takes center stage: Summer programming announced for Las Vegas Market 

Las Vegas Market unveils a robust lineup of engaging programming to enhance summer sourcing, featuring live seminars, community-driven celebrations, and collaborative industry events, July 27–31, 2025, at World Market Center Las Vegas. 

High Point Market Authority Opens Applications for 2026 Style Spotters Team

Selected Style Spotters will serve as trusted trend forecasters and contribute to a range of high-visibility content—including curated showroom picks, social media features, and contributions to the High Point Market website.

Lauren Rottet Wins a NYCxDESIGN and SIT Award

Rottet Studio, has been honored with a prestigious NYCxDESIGN award in the accessories category for her Luminosa Screen from Rottet Collection presented by Interior Design Magazine. In addition, the screen was tagged for a SIT Furniture Design Award and was a Finalist in the Architizer A+ Product Awards.