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Ladco announces strategic sale after 58 years in the industry

Founded by Phillip and Ronnie Ladin, the co-founders proudly announced the sale of the company after 58 years of excellence in the design trade to Cascata Capital from Dallas, Texas. Cascata, which is made up of strategic investors representing luxury real estate developers and builders from across the U.S., will complement Ladco’s existing business and provide substantial growth opportunities.

Schonbek and Modern Forms open new showroom at High Point Market

he grand opening of the WAC GROUP’s combined showroom for luxury lighting powerhouses Schonbek and Modern Forms at the High Point Furniture Market marked a striking new chapter in contemporary lighting design.

AC Future and Pininfarina’s award-winning AI Transformer Home series

The award highlights the project’s innovative approach to mobile, modular architecture that integrates smart technologies with sustainability. Designed for a range of applications — from personal and commercial to emergency response — the AI Transformer Homes address increasing global demand for adaptable, off-grid-capable living solutions.

Application now open for design influencers at Fall market

Application Now Open for Design Influencers at Fall Market Selected digital creators will chronicle furnishings trends in October

Is the luxury market collapsing?

Recent reports of falling demand have given producers of luxury consumer goods reason to worry. Is the luxury housing market weakening, too?

Quiet resistance in a chaotic world

Amidst the overstimulation and visual clutter, designer Helena Clunies-Ross offers a an aesthetic and emotional antidote. Informed by her background in fine art and art history, her work is grounded in the belief that space should invite pause, contemplation and connection.

Summer 2025 market product previews

Raw, natural finishes, wavy, woven silhouettes and sand-washed color palettes will be everywhere at this Summer’s furniture markets in Atlanta and Las Vegas. Aesthetics are trending toward simplicity and restraint — clean lines, open negative space and carefully curated decor such as abstract wall art, geometric sconces and organic-shaped sculptures highlight a subdued and earthy take on contemporary organic modernism. Here are the vendors leaning heavily into the trend.

Messy is magic

This installment of Design Moonshine suggests that ‘messy” is an early part of the process for many artists.  Messy allows us to reset from the last work of art. Messy is forgiving.  Messy is accepting.  Messy leads the way to “happy accidents.”  Such a revelation can then be consolidated and fit into the future process.

Las Vegas Market is making some elevated updates this Summer

he summer 2025 edition of Las Vegas Market delivers seven updates to 370+ permanent home, furniture and bedding showrooms across World Market Center Las Vegas at the July 27-31, 2025, Market. These brands join previously announced updates as Surya, Global Views and Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams join forces to make Las Vegas Market the design hub of the West Coast.