A new set of tariffs is rocking the Canadian design industry
In October 2020, the Canadian Border Services Agency quietly agreed to investigate a complaint filed by 14 furniture manufacturers, including the country’s five biggest: Palliser, EQ3, Elran, Jaymar...
View ArticleJune’s can’t-miss design events
Summer is almost here, and a slew of design events are just around the corner. As you begin venturing out into the world again, check out some of the industry’s best destinations for June—or kick back...
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With an array of new features and new hires, Pinterest is courting creators
While Pinterest has long been a place for creators and influencers to share their work, the platform has never offered many ways to create original content. That has started to change with the...
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Google’s new retail space, WeWork’s losses pile up, and more
Many city dwellers fled to country estates and warmer locales during the pandemic—meanwhile, New York has recently acquired a retreat of its own—an urban island perched on the Hudson River. Stay in the...
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ONGOINGSouth + English Spiked PalmersJune 2–9, 3 p.m.–6 p.m. | 208 E. MLK Jr. Dr. Stop, shop and sip Spiked Palmers—a cocktail concoction from South + English co-founder Palmer Linwood Smith—with...
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Goodbye tape measure? How lidar is poised to change the design industry
A few weeks ago, I bumped into a design industry acquaintance on the street, and he blew my mind by taking a picture of my feet.A little context: To explain how his startup was taking accurate kitchen...
View ArticleHow Noz Nozawa learned to invest in herself
Noz Nozawa was always drawn to design, even when it wasn’t accessible to her. As a kid, she favored design books featuring images of bathrooms over illustrated children’s stories—a sign if there ever...
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How do you put a price tag on creativity?
A stroke of genius, the accumulation of a lifetime of hard-earned knowledge, or both—how can you truly define design time, and how do you charge for creativity?A couple of years ago, Nashville-based...
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Dream teams: The season’s hottest collaborations
High Point Market will be abuzz with new creative partnerships between designers, artists and your favorite brands. Keep an eye out for these pairs as they release their first duets.The Adrift lamp by...
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This Dallas duo knows you might hate (some of) their wallpaper
Ashley Leftwich and Sarah English like to say they met serendipitously. Though the two technically first met through their oldest sons’ kindergarten class, where there was an instant connection, they...
View ArticleThe home industry is hot. Williams-Sonoma is hotter
It’s no secret that the entire home furnishings business has been on fire, recording exceptional wins over the past year as we all stayed home and redecorated.In this climate, success is expected. And...
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6 designers on how they manage clients’ difficult family members
Whether it’s a brooding teen or a meddlesome mother-in-law, clients often come with family members who aren’t easy to deal with. We asked six designers—AdnanAnwar, DemiCampbell, MarkCravotta, Holly...
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15 stunning debuts to discover in High Point
From classic midcentury shapes to sharp lines, explore some of the season’s most eye-catching styles.15 pieces featured at High Point this summerCourtesy of Brands1. The large-scale print “From a...
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How this Massachusetts designer’s hobby helps her connect with clients
The 50 States Project is a yearlong series of candid conversations with interior designers across the country about how they’ve built their businesses. This week, Newton, Massachusetts–based Vani...
View ArticleMy clients want to make their own purchases for the points. Should I let them?
Dear Sean,My clients want to buy directly from vendors to get the credit card points. They understand that some of our firm’s revenue comes from the sale of product, and have suggested a much higher...
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High Point newcomers (and an outdoor oasis) we’re excited to experience at...
The Great OutdoorsInspired by the recent surge in demand for outdoor living and entertaining spaces, the High Point Market Authority has announced a new destination called Design Oasis. Four designers...
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Gap debuts home collection, Donghia is back and more
As Americans get comfortable with the newly lifted pandemic restrictions, they’re on the move in more ways than one—whether their furniture is coming with them is less certain. Wherever you go, stay in...
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All over the map: A handy guide to getting around High Point Market
To help you find your way at High Point Market this season, we’ve highlighted some of the top destinations throughout town so you can maximize your time and explore the best of what each neighborhood...
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Do you bring backups to a presentation?
Some designers love giving their clients multiple options, which allows them to feel like they’re participating in the process. Others feel that offering too many choices can overwhelm clients—or...
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Fashion influencers are coming for the home
It’s no secret that the influencer economy has been slow to find a foothold in home. There are reasons for that: Influencers tend to traffic in categories full of easy-to-ship impulse buys like fashion...
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