American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame opening nominations for 4th annual home furnishings leadership institute

The class for each year’s Institute is limited to 25 emerging leaders who are under 40 years old and selected based on competitive nominations from across the industry. 

Shoppe Object NYC Summer 2024 Wrap-Up: Another record-breaking success

Shoppe Object, the premier home and gift trade show, has concluded its highly anticipated Summer 2024 edition with remarkable success, marking a significant milestone in its continuous growth trajectory. This season’s show saw a 13% increase in exhibitors and a 10% increase in unique buyer attendance as compared to last year, highlighting the event’s expanding influence in the design community. Notably, 22% of exhibitors were international, underscoring the show’s global appeal and reach. 

Design Business Blueprint: Are politics too taboo to discuss with clients?

Welcome to the August edition of Design Business Blueprint. This month, we delve into a topic that’s becoming increasingly relevant in today’s polarized world: discussions of politics with clients. Is it a good thing or something to be avoided? How do you handle it if and when politics comes up? And what are the pros and cons of being publicly political for your brand?

Modern with a soul

South Florida-based interior designer, Laetitia Laurent of Laure Nell takes a “cross-pollination” approach to interior design, blending European sensibilities with modern American aesthetics to create her original style, which she calls ‘Modern with a Soul’ 

Tom Faulkner’s steel silhouettes

In his workshop outside London, Tom Faulkner transforms raw metal into award-winning furniture designs, emphasizing strong silhouettes and clean lines.

Adding up the pluses at Kaminski + Pew

The “+” in Kaminski + Pew represents the additive nature of the Philadelphia-based firm. It offers architecture + interior design services. Its work is elegant + kid friendly. It balances a love of historic buildings + a goal of creating spaces for contemporary living.

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.