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…
The New York Winter 2026 edition captured a spirit of discovery, community,
curation, and energetic business opportunities
Design and build operating system expands leadership team with seasoned industry operator
Together, Berk, Cheng, and Orsman will be introduced at KBIS 2026 in Orlando, where they will tour the show, exploring the latest trends, product debuts, and innovations from global kitchen and bath manufacturers and documenting their experience for their social audience.
Williams Sonoma is becoming one of the first companies to test ads in ChatGPT. As an early participant, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will explore how advertising in ChatGPT can reach customers at decision-making moments, helping surface relevant, high-quality products while preserving the trusted and transparent user experience both companies value.
The platform was built in collaboration with Adobe and Jola, whose expertise helped realize the company’s vision for a unified, high-performance digital experience. The website is more than just a digital update — it is a full operational overhaul, providing users with live inventory updates, detailed product dimensions, a personalized dashboard for both customers and reps, and mobile ordering for on-the-go convenience.
More than 100 brands, represented inside multiple showrooms, will move into custom spaces on the first and second floors of the building in the first half of 2026. This is the largest project for the development of new showrooms inside Dallas Market Center in more than a decade.
Leading global furniture brand, SUNPAN is entering the United Kingdom through an exclusive distribution partnership with Libra Interiors, a furniture and home accessories business based in Newmarket, UK.
mbiente 2026 reveals five defining trends shaping the future of home and product design, from portable warmth and universal kitchen tools to playful forms and woven craft traditions. The fair frames design as a form of care, responding to climate pressure, shifting domestic habits and the growing demand for objects that support everyday well-being.
Artificial intelligence is moving from a marketing add-on to core infrastructure for brick-and-mortar retailers. In this interview with AiPRL Assist founder JD Camden, DNN explores how unified data, omnichannel memory and real-time customer intelligence can help local and regional retailers compete with national chains while strengthening the showroom experience.
Fashion forecasting firms Fashion by Informa and FS have outlined four material directions expected to shape apparel and interiors in 2027: Awaken, Wondermode, Space for Solace and Ritual. Spanning tactile, nature-driven surfaces, playful experimental constructions, restorative technical textiles and heritage-inspired embellishment, the trends point to a future where material choice becomes both emotional language and functional solution. With crossover implications for upholstery, soft goods and lighting, these emerging fabrics offer designers a preview of how texture, color and craft will define the next cycle of design.