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…
As the heart of the citywide design festival, NYCxDESIGN, ICFF’s theme, “Designing in Harmony,” reflects the diversity of industry makers and exhibitors from across the globe and additionally focuses on the importance of human-centered, multi-sensory, and multicultural design.
Celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, Nathan Anthony is an established custom furnishings resource for the design trade. With its fully vertical and lean manufacturing-driven operation, the company draws on its legacy as a family-owned and operated, U.S. based business.
Studio Juma has built a practice on clarity, narrative depth and visual integrity—eschewing trends in favor of thoughtful, multidisciplinary design. In this wide-ranging interview, the studio reflects on its creative roots, collaborative process and vision for the future.
Biophilia expert Bill Browning encouraged designers at the recent High Point Market symposium “Designing Wellbeing” to explore 15 principles that can improve the mental and physical health of their clients. We share his tips.
We’re back from High Point with lots of unpack — tariff conversations have taken an unexpected turn, many vendors unveiled impressive product introductions and specific trends carried a sense of cohesion throughout the market.
Today, Amerlux launched Grid Cove, the industry’s first-ever, fully integrated, out-of-the-box cove lighting system designed specifically for ACT grid ceilings. Unlike traditional solutions, the fixture itself forms the cove, eliminating the need for framing, drywall and on-site construction.
Fourteen-Piece Collection Brings Bold Colors and Modern Design to Outdoor Spaces with First-Ever Rechargeable Technology
Designer-Maker category expanded, Biophilic Design in Wood added, entry deadline July 31st
Arteriors, global leader in luxury lighting, furniture, wall décor and accessories, is pleased to announce…
Olivia Westbrook is Hallmark Channel’s first design star, leading the heartfelt home renovation series Home Is Where The Heart Is on Hallmark+. In this intimate conversation, she shares the emotional heart of her design approach, how she maintained creative control on set, and the ways personal loss shaped her connection to the show’s mission of honoring legacy through space.