The Luminary Award acknowledges a home furnishings industry icon or entity known to promote and enrich others within the home and design professional community. This year’s recognition goes to the singular design library for its leadership role attracting and developing the next generations’ talent in the fields of interior design, furniture and product design.
Shoppe Object has grown into its next chapter and will be bringing the show back under one roof in the magnificent Starrett-Lehigh Building in West Chelsea, marking a new era for the celebrated event.
This first-of-its-kind 3D visualization tool is web-based and accessible directly from a manufacturer’s website by designers and end-customers. The tool enables the user to apply any custom fabric or leather to a piece of furniture and see exactly what it will look like before placing the order.
Led by husband-wife duo Brittany and Benjamin Hakimfar, Far Studio brings their thoughtful design approach to an exclusive kitchen and bath cabinetry line using a cohesive mix of natural materials and moody colors. Influenced by the combination of luxe yet laid-back living, the Hakimfars drew from their study of deeply saturated tones and textures, with a special emphasis on contrasting neutrals and timeless elements perfect for kitchens and bathrooms of any size and scale.
Whether for a photoshoot, press material, or marketing content, designers can source the perfect pieces to enhance their work. Designers can visit the West Hollywood gallery to personally select artwork or work remotely with the MASH Gallery team to explore the gallery’s collections.
These enhanced spaces reflect Cosentino’s commitment to delivering state-of-the-art innovations in North America’s top design hubs, and offering visitors an immersive experience that fuses timeless design with modern advancements. The spaces feature cutting-edge technology with interactive digital slab displays and an Atelier table, allowing visitors to engage with Cosentino’s full portfolio of offerings to bring their projects to life.
he Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) has opened an industry-wide search for three design-savvy TikTok personalities to take followers behind the scenes of the largest North American trade expo and professional networking event for the kitchen and bath industry.
Coming to High Point November 12 and 13, Design Forward is two days of education focused on designing with neurodiversity in mind. Divided into three tracks, sessions are tailored for interior designers and home furnishings professionals, REALTORS, and the greater community of parents, teachers, small business owners and others interested in connecting the dots between cognitive disabilities, disorders and design.
This long-standing program salutes excellence in form and function, with product submissions covering every inch of the kitchen and bath space.
Lauren Reyes Lim discusses designing on and off camera, where her firm LVR Studios loves to shop for their clients, and how her cultural background and experience honing her skills at two of the nation’s leading design firms translates to her work today.