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…
Axos Design, led by former investment banker Chris Yerolemou, is redefining luxury millwork by blending artisanal craftsmanship with advanced technology. From AI-enhanced manufacturing to proprietary wood–metal finishes, the firm’s new 30,000-square-foot Long Island City factory elevates both design and production for high-end residential and commercial projects.
Perched on a serene West Hollywood knoll, surrounded by the city’s vibrant energy, four newly completed luxury townhouses listed exclusively with The Agency are hosting “Dialogues on the Knoll,” a cross-residential art exhibition, featuring 19 contemporary artists, curated by Kipton Cronkite with salon partner Todd Williamson.
This strategic acquisition reinforces STARK’s commitment to supporting boutique brands defined by artistic integrity and custom craftsmanship. Fort Street Studio will continue to operate as a distinct brand within the STARK portfolio, maintaining its creative independence, bespoke production, and deeply personal approach to design.
Frieze today announced the first details of Frieze Los Angeles 2026, the fair’s seventh edition, set to return to the Santa Monica Airport from February 26 to March 1, 2026. Now in its fourth year at the site, the fair will once again be staged within a custom-designed structure providing an immersive, indoor-outdoor setting that mirrors the city’s open character and invites exploration.
Dallas Market Center has announced newly opened showrooms, brand additions, and temporary exhibitions and design resources debuting for the January Total Home & Gift Market, taking place January 7–13, 2026.
Ma, currently a graduate student at California Polytechnic State University in Pomona, CA, is also the recent winner of the ISFD John Conrad Student Pinnacle Awards for his modernly designed Elaine Chair.
Palmer Linwood Smith and David Ebbetts, founders of the luxury home furnishings brand, are following their creative passions and putting more focus on their own artwork.
To map the global design landscape as it exists now, we asked leading designers, gallerists and makers to share the international creators and markets that continue to expand their imaginations. What emerged is a portrait of design in dialogue between old and new, local and cosmopolitan, tradition and reinvention. From English ateliers to South African galleries, these voices reaffirm that great design is inseparable from its origins, even as it finds its home far beyond them.
A collaboration that Explores the Relationship Between Design, Craft and Nature
The piece explores the realities of life as a working artist and designer, emphasizing the necessity of selling in order to keep creating. It traces the author’s journey from early career decisions to navigating brand loyalty, evolving product lines, and the importance of “wow” moments at major markets. The article highlights how passion, risk-taking and commercial awareness shape long-term success in the design industry.