Kim Salmela on designing for Norwalk and Crypton

Step inside the creative mind of designer Kim Salmela as she unveils her latest work for Norwalk Furniture and Crypton Fabrics. In this exclusive interview, she shares how heritage, sustainability, and a fearless mix of styles shape her timeless yet trend-aware approach to design.

International kitchen designer launches furniture brand

With the new Tristen William furniture line, Santoso is targeting brick-and-mortar retailers, as well as interior designers, and is offering special pricing for designers following the launch.

Arhaus opens largest showroom to date in Pasadena

Surrounded by Pasadena’s premier boutiques, restaurants, and cultural landmarks, the location marks Arhaus’ twelfth in California and fifth in the greater Los Angeles area, joining The Grove, Topanga, Thousand Oaks and Del Amo showrooms.

Sherrill launches Custom Cabinets by Design

Building on the success of its Bedroom by Design program launched in April 2025, Sherrill Furniture will launch its latest domestic case goods offering, Custom Cabinets by Design, at the upcoming High Point Market.

Fairfield partners with CBS Mornings to furnish new studio in New York

Fairfield was selected by the CBS Mornings team to outfit its Green Room, where high-profile guests are welcomed, along with several other areas throughout the studio.

Client expectations are evolving — are you?

Welcome back to Design Business Blueprint, your guide to fortifying and growing your design business…

Five things to know before you exhibit at your first trade show

Intention.  Focus.  Step forward with verve and consideration.  But first, you might ask yourself, “Why do I wish to sell wholesale?”  My answer is that business-to-business is fun and profitable.

AI photo studio by Intiaro redefines product photography for furniture industry

Newly launched platform increases speed to market, cuts costs with scalability, total creative freedom

Tim Barber Architects announces new principals

Award-winning Los Angeles firm Tim Barber Architects announces the promotions of Ari Engelman, AIA, NCARB, and Katie Peterson-Hesketh to Principal Architects effective October 1, 2025. This announcement follows the promotion of Kelly Becker, AIA, NCARB, and David Stone, AIA, NCARB, who joined the 32-year-old firm’s leadership team as Principals at the start of 2024.

Middleby Residential & John Michael Studio partner on fully integrated luxury kitchens

Collaboration Unites Middleby’s Luxury Brands, La Cornue, AGA, Lynx, Viking & U-Line, with John Michael Studio’s Custom Cabinetry