HPMKT events: Vanguard’s educational and social calendar

Custom upholstery and casegoods manufacturer  Vanguard Furniture is hosting a lineup of engaging social and educational events for interior  designers at the upcoming October Furniture Market.  

Adriana Hoyos hosts designer event for Fall High Point Market

 Six design influencers will discuss evolving needs of luxury clientele

Universal Learning Center announces High Point event schedule

Universal Furniture has rolled out its agenda for the Learning Center during the upcoming October Furniture Market. These events, scheduled from Friday, October 24 through Monday, October 27, offer various sessions designed to enhance knowledge in business management, community building, technology and client relationships.

AI and craftsmanship merge at Heimtextil 26/27

Artificial intelligence has long been part of design – precise, efficient, omnipresent. At the same time, there is a growing desire for the handmade, for intuition and irregularity.

First look: Design Miami.Paris’ third edition

Design Miami.Paris returns to iconic L’hôtel de Maisons, to present its largest gallery and Design at Large to date 

New report reveals the in-demand features in kitchen and baths

New Report From NKBA | KBIS and CEDIA Reveals State of Smart Home Integration in Home Design, Including Driving Forces and In-Demand Features
Joint “Technology Integration in Kitchen, Bath, or Whole Home Report” quantifies market opportunity for designers and integrators as demand for smart integration rises among consumers

Designing the Pacific Northwest

Exploring the elusive essence of Pacific Northwest design, this piece examines how the region’s architecture and interiors balance nature, solitude and the influence of transplants from California and beyond. From moody palettes to expansive windows, the PNW style is as complex as its cultural shifts.

Stacy Garcia talks sustainability

We chat with product designer Stacy Garcia about how designers and brands can reframe their creative process to make sustainability a natural part of their work and not just an extra to-do.

Blu Dot elevates the everyday with new designs for Fall

With these new pieces, Blu Dot goes back to basics and reminds us that great design isn’t about following formulas, but about approaching the fundamentals—color, form, texture, and scale—with intentionality.

The “Art De Vivre À La Française” exhibition returns to NYC: A celebration of French lifestyle brands

After successful editions in DC and NYC in 2024, Business France is bringing its Art de Vivre à la Française exhibition back to New York City with new French maisons & Brands.

On October 8th & 9th, the show will assemble a delegation of 36 iconic French brands and showcase French excellence in home decor, fashion and accessories, and beauty.

You are cordially invited to visit the exhibition at 45 W 25th Street, and to attend panel discussions and a networking cocktail where you will have the opportunity to learn about the companies and meet them in person.