New report reveals the in-demand features in kitchen and baths

New Report From NKBA | KBIS and CEDIA Reveals State of Smart Home Integration in Home Design, Including Driving Forces and In-Demand Features
Joint “Technology Integration in Kitchen, Bath, or Whole Home Report” quantifies market opportunity for designers and integrators as demand for smart integration rises among consumers

Designing the Pacific Northwest

Exploring the elusive essence of Pacific Northwest design, this piece examines how the region’s architecture and interiors balance nature, solitude and the influence of transplants from California and beyond. From moody palettes to expansive windows, the PNW style is as complex as its cultural shifts.

Stacy Garcia talks sustainability

We chat with product designer Stacy Garcia about how designers and brands can reframe their creative process to make sustainability a natural part of their work and not just an extra to-do.

Blu Dot elevates the everyday with new designs for Fall

With these new pieces, Blu Dot goes back to basics and reminds us that great design isn’t about following formulas, but about approaching the fundamentals—color, form, texture, and scale—with intentionality.

The “Art De Vivre À La Française” exhibition returns to NYC: A celebration of French lifestyle brands

After successful editions in DC and NYC in 2024, Business France is bringing its Art de Vivre à la Française exhibition back to New York City with new French maisons & Brands.

On October 8th & 9th, the show will assemble a delegation of 36 iconic French brands and showcase French excellence in home decor, fashion and accessories, and beauty.

You are cordially invited to visit the exhibition at 45 W 25th Street, and to attend panel discussions and a networking cocktail where you will have the opportunity to learn about the companies and meet them in person.

Tuuci earns top honors for stunning new collections

With over three hundred hand-tufted blossoms, the Ocean Master MAX Bolero: Ombré Blossom parasol creates an unforgettable focal point. This artful design has earned numerous honors, including the IIDA/HD Expo Product Design Award, IIDA/HD Expo Best of Competition, Best of NeoCon Gold, Interior Design HiP Award, HD Awards Finalist and DESIGNERS Today Gold Award. 

Five things to know before designing a product

Austin Allen James outlines five essential principles for product designers, emphasizing vision, variety, personal style, and the balance between function and taste. His advice is a practical guide for creating cohesive, memorable product lines in today’s evolving market.

HPMA releases event schedule for Fall Market at The Point

The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces its lineup for Fall Market programming and events at the trade show organizer’s signature pop-up venue, The Point, open daily Fri., Oct. 24 through Tue., Oct. 28.

ROAM expands footprint with New Los Angeles Office, led by industry veterans Scott Joyce and Gareth Payne

This strategic move marks an exciting milestone in the firm’s continued expansion in key regions prime for growth in the luxury hospitality category, strengthening ROAM’s presence on the West Coast in the US and adding to its impressive international presence.

Now open: Collectible Design Fair in NYC

Ahead of its return to Manhattan this coming Fall, COLLECTIBLE Design Fair announced today a selection of exhibitor and programmatic highlights, offering visitors a glimpse of what’s to come. Taking place September 4–7, 2025 at the newly renovated WSA building at 180 Maiden Lane, the global fair will feature works from over 123 exhibitors across six curatorial sections (MAIN, BESPOKE, FASHION, NEW GARDE, CURATED, VIGNETTE), as well as dynamic programming that invites visitors to immerse themselves in the collectible design landscape.