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…
In her final column for DNN, Courtney Porter surveys the five forces reshaping design right now: what the fragmenting art fair landscape means for how visual culture gets staged; why Gen Z can smell AI slop from a mile away; how this year’s Oscar-nominated films are writing the brief for tomorrow’s interiors; what hotel designers can steal from yachts and private clubs; and whether the 21st century already has a defining aesthetic — even if no one has named it yet.
A 3M tool can help confirm how people subconsciously view your designs, sharpening your work while still leaving you in creative control.
A sales rep, a Supreme Court decision, and what tariffs feel like on the ground
Los Angeles-based LDG—renowned for designing spectacular estates in California, Florida, and across the globe—honored by the building industry’s premier residential design awards program
The opening of SUNPAN’s Vietnam office establishes the company’s Asia headquarters. Featured here: the Ishiko Coffee Tables that are produced by SUNPAN’s manufacturing partners in Vietnam.
The heritage furniture company expands its design offerings, bringing Milton & King wallpaper into showrooms nationwide
The “Made In America Furniture Tour” is an immersive 3-day educational event, hosted by The Designers Collaborative in Lancaster County, PA, from March 10th–12th, 2026.
The Sunbrella Sun Deck Showcases Performance and Design with Recent Launches and Live Programming
Operable glass wall systems are reshaping the retail landscape, giving furniture showrooms the architectural flexibility to host events, blur indoor-outdoor boundaries, and create immersive brand experiences. This article explores how leading retailers like IKEA, RH, and Arhaus are leveraging these systems to drive engagement, boost dwell time, and deliver long-term ROI.