March 2026

We’re launching a new feature highlighting the interior design world’s latest noteworthy events. Check in…

The sculptural renaissance: thinking about home design, art and real estate as one

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.

Marketing in a way that is authentic to you

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.

Inside the Pillsbury Castle Project

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.

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‘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.

7 trends driving design to dominance

It’s easy to think of the trend-oriented, design-focused side of the home furnishings business as…

UNIVERSAL FURNITURE ANNOUNCES LEARNING CENTER EVENTS FOR HIGH POINT MARKET

HIGH POINT, N.C., March 10, 2026 – Universal Furniture has unveiled its spring event lineup for…

At the Intersection of Design and Neuroscience: Nina Lichtenstein’s Vision

The New York-based designer of nature-inspired, human-centered homes is moving into product design with hardware,…

On the Way Up: The Drapery Revival

From dramatic showhouse moments to layered bedroom retreats, drapery is stepping out of the background…

Don’t Forget the Ceiling

This and other design ideas gleaned from Kips Bay Palm Beach 2026. By Jane Dagmi…

Bienenstock Furniture Library Names 2026 Design Competition Winners

Furniture and interior design students are recognized with cash awards HIGH POINT, NC — The…

Piegatto Makes Salone del Mobile Debut with Carved Landscapes

Monolithic Collection Explores Permanence, Material Innovation, and Furniture as Inhabitable Sculpture at Milan’s Premier Design…

Design Influencers to Post Spring Market Product Finds on Social Media

HIGH POINT, N.C., March 9, 2026 – The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) and Esteem…

Artemest Announces the Launch of Champions of Craft:

A Global Celebration of Cultural Heritage and Design Excellence March, 2026 – Artemest announces the…

How one Designer is Embracing AI and Creating Inspiration in New and Innovative Ways

Stockton, CA – (March 4, 2026) – Award-winning interior designer Kathleen Jennison, KTJ Design Co., is heading…

WithIt Launches Free Internship Program Toolkit to Support Talent Development Across the Home & Furnishings Industry

High Point, N.C. – WithIt (Women in the Home Furnishings Industry Today) has officially launched a…