Bakes & Kropp reimagines Sag Harbor showroom

Luxury Kitchen Brand’s Renovated Space Invites Guests to Discover the NEW Jewel of the Hamptons 

HPMA names Style Spotters for Fall market program 

High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces “Style Spotters Spotlight,” a new twist on the trade show organizer’s signature Style Spotters program, naming TV design stars Galey Alix and Mikel Welch as this season’s Fall Market headliners. 

Artist, Parker Heath, founder of lifestyle brand PAR KER made, is premiering a new collection at upcoming San Diego art exhibition

Creative Artist, Parker Heath, Founder & CEO of San Diego-based lifestyle brand PAR KER made, will premier a new collection of fine art at Found Studio’s Bird Rock Renaissance Exhibit starting on August 24, 2024. 

ANDMORE plans updates & programming for Fall 2024 High Point Market 

ANDMOREsm is gearing up for an exceptional fall edition at High Point Market, October 26 – 30, 2024, with ANDMORE’s 17 Downtown High Point properties showcasing some 1,100+ permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits and bringing educational and networking opportunities to the five-day buying event. 

High Point headliners announced

The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces Bell Biv DeVoe (BBD) and Funk You as this season’s Center Stage headliners for Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27. 

American Society of Interior Designers launches Design Finder by ASID 

The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) announces the launch of Design Finder by ASID, a platform developed to streamline the search for qualified interior designers and interior design suppliers and provide an easy and intuitive way to search for interior designer practitioners, members, and partners based on project needs.  

Tamara Day by Spectra Home Collection Makes TV Debut on Magnolia Network’s Bargain Mansions

Set a reminder to watch the highly anticipated debut of Magnolia Network’s Bargain Mansions, premiering its 6th season on Wednesday, August 14 at 8 pm ET. In the season opener, titled “Magic Makeover”, host Tamara Day and her creative team transform a massive magical castle using pieces from her stunning new Tamara Day by Spectra Home collection.

Sustainable luxury with Summer Jensen

Interior designers are challenging traditional notions of luxury, embracing sustainability without compromising on style. This week’s guest on Disruptive Design is one of the designers at the forefront of this movement is Summer Jensen, founder of Hawk & Co., who’s proving that opulence and environmental responsibility can coexist beautifully.

Can the new Michael Graves line make accessible furniture a thing?

A new Michael Graves Design collection of accessible furniture for Pottery Barn will introduce the concept to a large audience — and may inspire other brands to serve older consumers and those with disabilities.

Dopamine-infused design

Dopamine design is a relatively recent trend in interior design, evolved from the concept of “dopamine dressing” in fashion. It’s rooted in color psychology and the idea that certain design elements can trigger the release of dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure. Dopamine design began seeping into interior design consciousness around 2022-2023, due to increased focus on home environments during and after the pandemic. 

To explore this phenomenon and its impact on lighting design, we chatted with Grace Denniston, the award-winning industrial designer for Kalco Lighting.