Thibaut acquires Rosemary Hallgarten; founder Hallgarten named Chief Creative Officer

Thibaut, a leading provider of wallpaper, fabric, trim and furniture to the trade, has acquired the assets of Rosemary Hallgarten, a world-renowned designer and supplier of exclusive luxury rugs, fabrics, and accessories with an established reputation in the interior designer community.

Kind to your home and the planet, Little Greene’s ‘Intelligent’ finishes are certified ‘Child-Safe’

A busy place of activity, the modern home needs to withstand the knocks, bumps and hustle and bustle of life without the use of harmful ingredients. Little Greene’s ‘Intelligent’ paint finishes have been specially formulated to achieve the ultimate quality, finish and depth of color while being completely safe to use in all areas of the home.

William Morris At Home debuts in the US through Stout Textiles

Stout Textiles, in partnership with its long-term UK-based affiliate Ashley Wilde Group, debuts the new William Morris At Home line of fabric in the United States. William Morris At Home is an authentic Morris brand in partnership with the William Morris Gallery, a not-for-profit organization based in Morris’ childhood home in Walthamstow, England.

The house at the edge of the world

Nestled into the sandstone ledge of a Los Angeles hillside, the Sheats-Goldstein residence blurs the lines between building, furniture and natural surroundings. Its bold triangular forms, sculpted from poured-in-place concrete, appear to grow organically from the landscape, maximizing city and hillside views through walls of glass.

Nathan Turner loves California

Designer and Cookbook Author Nathan Turner has always worn his California roots on his sleeve in his relaxed yet refined designs. Now, he is debuting his first fabric collection, The California Collection, inspired by his childhood spent in Northern California, namely his beloved family ranch in the foothills of Sierra Nevada.

5 podcasts to get you started with AI tools

If you’re interested in how artificial intelligence can help you with your business and career, this summer is a great time to dip your toes in the AI waters. Here are some guides for getting started.

Gift for Life Honors Dorothy Belshaw during REAs $34,000+ donated in connection with Industry Achievement Award

ANDMORE President Dorothy Belshaw was honored with Gift for Life’s 2024 Industry Achievement Award during the 73rd Annual Retailer Excellence Awards, June 19, 2024, in Dallas, TX. This coveted accolade recognized Dorothy’s exceptional contributions to the gift and home industry over her more than 30-year career.  In connection with the award, more than $34,000 has been donated in Belshaw’s honor to World Central Kitchen’s global hunger relief efforts.

Universal Furniture appoints Rick Lovegrove as VP Upholstery

Lovegrove joins Universal Furniture from Four Hands, where his leadership as president of upholstery grew the category to the largest revenue segment at the company.

New ASID memberships foster growth in the design community with accessibility to all collaborators in the built environment

The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has unveiled an expanded membership structure designed to support professionals and organizations in the interior design industry. The new structure introduces four membership types—Affiliate Member, Firm Partner, Higher Education Partner, and Affiliate Partner—aimed at enhancing inclusivity and collaboration within the interior design community.

The Zen Collection by Draga & Aurel: Color-capturing tables with an “icy” effect

Draga & Aurel have continued their journey of experimentation into materials and transparency with the new ZEN collection of tables and coffee tables, presented recently at the Rossana Orlandi Gallery during Milan Design Week.