Drake/Anderson hosts inaugural celebration
An April 25 cocktail party celebrated the debut of Drake/Anderson, the recently merged firms of Jamie Drake and Caleb Anderson. Held at the firm’s sun-drenched offices near New York’s Gramercy Park,...
View ArticleElle Decor celebrates at Design on a Dime
Design on a Dime NYC kicked off on April 25 with an opening night party that Michael Boodro,Elle Decor editor in chief, described as “one of the design world’s most fun evenings.” He added, “This year...
View ArticleL.A. Modernism Show returns with new name
Now in its 29th year, the L.A. Modernism Show returns to 3Labs Studio in Culver City on May 13 for a weekend of events that benefit the Los Angeles Conservancy, with a new focus on contemporary design...
View ArticleA glimpse inside new rug company Grit & Ground
Rug designer Sabina Ungeheuer, who has created custom designs for Lee Jofa, Kravet, and Doris Leslie Blau, has teamed up with 25-year-old entrepreneur Dorian Miroddi to found Grit & Ground, a new...
View ArticleBehind the LAUNCH Summit: Sales with expert John Livesay
Selling interior design is all about telling the right story, says funding strategist and sales consultant John Livesay, who will deliver “Selling Design: Pitching Clients and Closing Deals” at Editor...
View ArticleViyet offers Donghia and Holland & Sherry textiles at discount
Beginning tomorrow, Viyet will start selling luxe home textiles from Donghia and Holland & Sherry for 40 to 80 percent off trade pricing. The online marketplace will debut 40 different fabrics from...
View ArticleConsumers opting for eco-friendly home products, says SFC
New research sponsored by the Hearst Design Group found that consumers are more concerned about environmental issues than ever before, a concern leading them to opt for eco-friendly home...
View ArticleDesigner Connie Post Benton, others win WithIt Awards
A number of leading women and companies across the home furnishings industry were celebrated at this spring’s High Point Market. The 2016 WithIt WOW Awards were awarded across several categories to...
View ArticleAmy Morris and others win Southeast Designer of the Year
An April 29 gala celebrated this year’s award winners at Design ADAC in Atlanta. Katie Miner, ADAC’s general manager, along with judges Vicente Wolf, Michael G. Imber, and Veranda editor in chief...
View ArticleWayfair debuts Birch Lane Kids brand
Wayfair brand Birch Lane has debuted a children’s line of furnishings and decor, including bedroom furniture, bedding, rugs, lighting and decorative accessories. The first collection will encompass...
View ArticleDonghia names new director of furniture & lighting design
Donghia has a new director in charge of lighting and furniture design: Stephen Levine, who was previously director of visual merchandising at the company, will take on the role. In addition to his...
View ArticleNew crop of designers singled out as ASID Fellows
The recipients of the yearly awarded ASID Fellows distinction have been named. The honor recognizes members’ contributions to ASID, the interior design profession and the industry at large. The 2016...
View ArticleTop Latin American and Caribbean interiors celebrated by IIDA
The IIDA’s fourth yearly Best Interiors of Latin America and the Caribbean competition, a collaboration with Alessi, named this year’s recipients, including firms in Costa Rica, Brazil, Mexico,...
View ArticleElle Decor unveils vignette at Antique Garden Furniture Fair
On April 28, Elle Decor celebrated at the New York Botanical Gardens Antique Garden Furniture Fair, with notable names including Bette Midler and Martha Stewart. About 600 guests hailing from the...
View ArticleHoliday House Hamptons announces Watermill location
Next month, Holiday House and Hamptons Cottages & Gardens will debut the third-ever Holiday House Hamptons, in partnership with Douglas Elliman and The Corcoran Group. Kicking off with the opening...
View ArticlePeter Marino receives NYC&G IDA Innovator distinction
This year’s Innovation in Design Awards, presented by New York Cottages & Gardens, will honor Peter Marino, principal of Peter Marino Architect. The awards honor design in New York across...
View ArticleBehind the big-box partnership: JAM’s Kravet collection for Bed Bath & Beyond
Proving that thoughtful execution and affordability can merge, Jeffrey Alan Marks is the first big-name line in the Inspired by Kravet bedding series launched last fall at Bed Bath & Beyond, with a...
View ArticleDesigners, educator named ASID Lifetime Members
This ASID Lifetime Awards, honoring members who have maintained membership for 25 years or more while making “continual and important contributions to the Society,” were announced last week, naming...
View ArticleMary McDonald debuts new collection for Chaddock
Designer Mary McDonald has released her latest collection with Chaddock. The 65-piece collection encompasses the entire home, including case goods and upholstery inspired by the designer’s glamorous...
View ArticleAlpha Workshops pop-up concept up and running
No traditional pop-up shop, the temporary Alpha Workshops showroom at 245 West 29th Street is being used to showcase the work of the program’s designers. The appointment-only Spring Market Pop-Up,...
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