Courtney Porter

Shea McGee’s favorite pieces from McGee & Co.’s Spring 2025 Collection

With the arrival of the Spring 2025 Collection, McGee & Co. continues its tradition of drawing from classic West Coast influences and Spanish-style architecture.

Cutting edge design at Ambiente 2025

More than just a trade event, Ambiente offers a glimpse into the future of design, where sustainability, material innovation, and playfulness take center stage.

What they don’t tell you about starting your own firm

Designer Hillary Cohen shares her journey from working at prestigious firms like Roman and Williams to founding her own design practice, HCO Interiors. With over 15 years of experience working on high-profile projects for celebrity clients, Cohen discusses the challenges of building her own portfolio, pricing strategies for new designers, and the evolving demand for multi-functional, functional designs in luxury interiors. Watch the full interview for insights on navigating the transition from employee to independent designer, client trust, and creating meaningful, personal projects.

Salvador Dalí, collectible design, and the non-human aesthetic

We often think about objects like furnishings being acted upon (sat on, opened, moved), but this is a celebration of the designers who give their creations an autonomy of their own and the lessons we can glean from them.

Interior fashion with Allison Handler

Get an exclusive look into Allison’s journey from the fashion industry to luxury interiors and learn how she navigates complex design projects with a perfect balance of creativity and business savvy. She shares her favorite suppliers, pricing strategies, and top tips for building client trust.

Winter 2025 market product previews

As we poured over the submissions for this season’s Las Vegas and Atlanta markets, a couple of contrasting themes emerged: soft, lived-in pieces designed with wellness in mind, and oversized designs featuring crisp lines with an ultra-modern edge.

An art dealer’s take on Art Week Miami

Any Art Week brings the thrill of discovering the bold and the exquisitely crafted. For designers, architects, and art aficionados alike, it’s a playground where creative boundaries blur, and the lines between traditional fine art, design, and craft dissolve into moments of pure inspiration. This year, I’m offering a personal and admittedly biased perspective, inviting you to see the latest in the art market through an unexpected lens.

Spotlight on smart home technology and holistic design in 2025

Lighting design is increasingly intertwined with smart home technology, and Kalco Lighting and is navigating this carefully. Their award winning designer, Takayuki Ishii, is focused on blending advanced lighting technology with thoughtful design to meet the shifting demands of both aesthetics and functionality in modern homes.

Alkemis Paint introduces Blue Sky palette for Design Miami 2024

MIAMI – Alkemis Paint, the official paint partner of Design Miami, created a custom color palette…

Jennifer Farrell & Erinn V team up StyleRow with Farrell’s design showhome, I.C.E. House

Jennifer Farrell’s destination showhome experience, I.C.E. House will redefine the adaptable home of the future, and StyleRow will host the virtual tour and shoppable experience, connecting the exclusive luxury brands of I.C.E. House with a global audience of industry professionals and design lovers.