The real estate, interior design and fine art sectors, in particular, are experiencing correlated growth. High-end real estate buyers are often interested in art as a financial investment and this synergy is evident in collaborations between real estate agencies and art curators, where art is not only used for staging but also offered as part of the property package. Today we’re focusing on one specific aspect of the market: sculpture and its broader implications for The Industry as a whole.
It was time for Summer School in High Point July 23-24, where a panel of designers and influencers shared practical advice for raising your profile — and growing your business.
Driven by a love for homes with rich histories, Matthew Trettel and Ryan Hanson, two entrepreneurs with a keen eye for aesthetics and storytelling, have undertaken an extraordinary project in Minneapolis. The couple has restored the historic Pillsbury Castle, a Tudor Revival mansion once owned by Alfred F. Pillsbury, saving it from the fate that befell many of the city’s grand old homes.
‘The Office’ Star Melora Hardin launches collage-style wallpaper line ‘Storyboards by Melora Hardin’
You likely know Melora Hardin as Jan Levinson on “The Office,” or Jacquline Carlyle on “The Bold Type,” but there is another facet to her creativity the world should know more about: Hardin is a collage artist, and now; wallpaper and product designer. Melora sat down with DNN Editor in Chief, Courtney Porter to discuss the inspiration for her new wallpaper collection, ‘Storyboards.’ They discuss her creative process, her partnership with Canadian mural-and-fine-art printer, NumérArt, and plans for an expanded home decor line.
It’s easy to think of the trend-oriented, design-focused side of the home furnishings business as…
Winter 2026 design markets reveal a clear shift toward wellness-driven materials, tactile surfaces and modern heritage design. Drawing insights from designers, makers and leading vendors across Vegas, Atlanta, KBIS and ICFF, this article explores the key trends shaping interiors in the year ahead.
From richly textured hand-knotted wools to high-performance outdoor designs, these 10 new rugs prove that the floor can be the most expressive surface in the room. Discover standout introductions that pair thoughtful materials with compelling stories, offering interior designers fresh ways to ground a space.
Go inside a lighting design project focused on wellbeing, natural rhythms, and sensory balance within a yoga interior.
Six digital creators will be tapped to report on Spring Market news
PALM SPRINGS, CA (January 5, 2026) – Modernism Week has added many exciting new events to…
Owning Your Worth: A Powerful Conversation for Women in Design, will be held on January 9, 2026 | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Dallas Market Center’s Textile Salon, IHDC 2F215.
The 135-plus-year-old heritage brand expands its physical footprint to provide designers and design enthusiasts with a new source for constant discovery
Designed to support both consumers and design professionals, each location features a designer lounge for one-on-one design consultations to review rug samples in a collaborative setting.
As digital platforms and AI tools reshape how products are discovered, visibility in the design industry is no longer defined by showrooms or editorial placement alone. This article examines how manufacturers and retailers can adapt by prioritizing clarity, structured data, and robust digital documentation — not to satisfy algorithms, but to ensure their products are accurately found, understood, and specified in an increasingly automated discovery landscape.