In a multi-generational portrait of design lineage, the O’Hare family reveals how immersion, curiosity and kindness shape creative lives across decades, from factory floors abroad to sketchbooks at the kitchen table. For designers and manufacturers alike, their story offers a timely reminder that innovation is less inherited than cultivated through proximity, mentorship and a sustained attention to the world’s smallest details.
The idea that design can improve people’s well-being is reshaping the home furnishings industry, according to panelists in a recent webinar, “Designing for Well-Being: The Science Elevating Home Furnishings and Design.” But some caveats apply, they said.
Drawing from a cross-sector lens—from sustainability and adaptive living to artificial intelligence and design—the report provides critical context to help interior designers anticipate change and make informed decisions in the year ahead.
House of Rohl® expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of Emtek® and Schaub®, leaders in customizable cabinet and door hardware, in 2024. The addition of these brands alongside Riobel®, Perrin & Rowe®, Shaws®, Victoria + Albert®, and ROHL® has strengthened the portfolio’s position as a trailblazer in luxury plumbing and hardware for the kitchen and bath, and continued to broaden its offering across the luxury home décor landscape. By integrating both plumbing and hardware, the new House of Rohl delivers curated, stylistically aligned collections with shared finishes, simplifying specification while upholding the unmatched craft, service, and heritage that define its portfolio of prized brands. Today, House of Rohl welcomes seasoned industry leaders to help accelerate that momentum.
Hubbardton Forge, a luxury lighting manufacturer with over 200 employees based in Castleton, Vermont, announced that their Design Advisory Council, launched in 2023, is adding five (5) new key interior designers who join charter DAC members Christopher Todd, Jeanne Chung, Joshua Smith, Shay Geyer and Tim Green.
Conceived as the brand’s first international expansion, the event marked a strategic milestone for Shoppe Object, introducing its curatorial DNA to the European market. With over 80 carefully selected brands, this first Paris edition deliberately embraced a human-scale format, designed to encourage discovery, dialogue, and meaningful business connections. A foundational chapter intended to set the tone for long-term development in Paris.
The 30-person Board of Directors represents the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) community and includes changemakers from across the public and private sectors including banking and finance, construction, ESG, higher education, real estate, utilities, agencies, entertainment and non-profit.
The Knox Street flagship marks the brand’s largest retail opening to date and a major step in its national expansion
(ORLANDO,FL.)—January22,2026—The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS)has announced its three hosts for NEXTStage(South Hall S28201),…
Each year, KBIS is proud to honor the outstanding efforts that bring the show to life and create a vibrant, design-forward atmosphere for attendees. Now, these structural feats will be awarded in expanded categories divided by both square-footage and product type, and exhibitors will have a chance to describe key features, special elements, and standout innovations that set them apart.