ANDMORE and Fashion Snoops decode SS25 consumer mindset at Suites this Fall 

The tailored trend program, From Culture to Product: Decoding the Consumer Mindset for the Spring Season, identifies key design shifts that impact the home market and highlights influences in seasonal style. Fashion Snoops will highlight four key trends, each of which reflects a broader shift in consumer preferences toward mindfulness, sustainability and a deeper connection with nature, for SS25.

Little Greene is ‘Double-Drenching’

Over the past couple of years, Little Greene has seen the Color Drenching design trend being used to transform spaces, radically changing the way in which color is used in the home.

Arteriors and Workshop/APD unveil transformative Fall 2024 collection: A fusion of materiality and movement

The esteemed architecture and design firm creates a 25-piece collection honoring transformation through materiality and movement.

Future-proof family homes with Salthouse Collective

As families evolve, their needs and preferences shift. Leigh Jendrusina, principal designer of Socal-based firm Salthouse Collective is an expert in designing adaptable family homes with thoughtful space planning, durable materials, and strategic design choices that allow for easy updates and modifications.

The future of DTC for home furnishings with Patten Brands’ Suze Dowling

Dubbed “the brand platform of the DTC era,” Pattern Brands focuses on acquiring and growing consumer brands in the $10-30 million annual revenue range.

Design Business Blueprint: Celebrating one year of empowering design entrepreneurs

It’s our continued willingness to engage in real, unfiltered dialogue that sets this column apart. As the original Design Business Blueprint, we’ll continue to provide the insight and guidance you need to face even the most challenging aspects of running a design business.

Do you need to regain your focus?

We lament our attention issues all the time — how distracted we are, how drained we feel, how hard it is to stay focused or present. And yet, while there’s no shortage of advice on how to improve our sleep hygiene or spending habits or physical fitness, there’s hardly any good information about how to build and replenish our capacity for paying attention.

Fabuwood acquires Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinetry

This transaction solidifies Fabuwood’s leadership in the industry as the nation’s fastest-growing kitchen cabinetry manufacturer – uniting artisan craftsmanship and precision with quality, rapid lead times and advanced tech to set a new gold standard for the industry.

Universal Learning Center unveils extensive lineup of educational events for Fall market

Universal Furniture has rolled out its agenda for the Learning Center during the upcoming October Furniture Market. These events, scheduled from Friday, October 25, through Monday, October 28, offer various sessions designed to enhance knowledge in sustainability, business management, finance and personal development. Two accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are also among the offerings.

Emily Daws Textiles to open first brick-and-mortar in Johns Island, SC 

Scheduled to open on September 20, 2024, this new storefront marks a significant milestone for the company, providing customers with a public-facing space to explore the brand’s renowned luxurious small-batch fabrics and handcrafted home furnishings.