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Why more showrooms are hitting the road
There’s a certain charm that surrounds traveling salespeople—perhaps it’s the nostalgia of a more innocent American consumer, or of a simpler, more personal type of instant gratification. In recent...
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Ikea France is guilty of spying, Google hands out small business tools, and more
Vases secured an unexpected spot across several headlines this week—artisans are now upcycling antique glassware into smoking devices, while comedian turned ceramicist Seth Rogenfetched five figures at...
View ArticleCould a personality test help you assess your client’s quirks?
Understanding what makes your clients tick is just as essential as having a firm grasp on their likes and dislikes. Can personality tests like the Enneagram system help designers improve their...
View ArticleWhy Everick Brown Design talks to clients about return on investment
Raised by a fashion designer mother, Everick Brown grew up in a household decked out with midcentury furnishings and carefully selected art—it would only make sense to lean into his artistic...
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Etsy sellers get the celebrity treatment
Etsy, home to a universe of small makers and micro-businesses, is not generally a venue for big stars to launch collections. But lately, some pretty splashy names have been gracing the platform, among...
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Natural beauty: 9 new pieces using organic materials
While the glistening sheen of lacquer or the durability of a performance fabric have their place, the allure of natural materials is undeniable. These nine new products offer lovely ways to incorporate...
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Why the brothers behind these hand-poured candles don’t believe in ads or...
For most, launching a business is a risky undertaking. And in a saturated market like small-batch candles, finding a meaningful niche is no small feat. But for brothers JakeandMax Stern, the...
View ArticleAt Home’s buyout deal drama continues
June 16 was supposed to be a big day for At Home. The Texas-based home furnishings retail chain has been trying to go private in a leverage buy-out since early May, and was slated to hold its annual...
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How does your firm deal with change orders?
While the design process should be collaborative to an extent, no designer wants a client who constantly changes their mind. We asked nine designers—Caroline Brackett, Monica Jacobs-Driskell, Dani...
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Inside the Herman Miller x Knoll merger
In late April, Herman Miller and Knoll announced their forthcoming union. Two months later, the shape of the merger is starting to become clear. Among other key details, we now know that the two have...
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Why this Missouri designer reinvents the wheel for every project
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, St. Louis–based Amie Corley tells us...
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How Jiun Ho became ‘Mr. Overachiever’
When Jiun Ho was a boy growing up in Kuala Lumpur, his mother had a saying: “It’s OK to be poor, but you have to be rich in experiences.” His parents would prioritize travel, saving up money to take...
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Everybody’s talking about the future of the office. This company actually...
When it comes to the office, there’s no going back to the way things were before the pandemic—and more importantly, employees don’t seem to want things to go back to normal. More than 70 percent of...
View ArticleJuly’s can’t-miss design events
Whether you’re planning a summer getaway or staycation, these industry events warrant a spot in your schedule. Read on for BOH’s calendar highlights for the month ahead, including conferences, trade...
View ArticleI’ve been under-charging for so long, I’ve become resentful. How do I ask...
Dear Sean,I’ve come to realize that I’ve been under-charging for some time, but I’m struggling to figure out how to get where I need to be. There are projects I am no longer motivated to work on...
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The Citizenry raises $20 million to tackle furniture
The Citizenry, a direct-to-consumer home decor brand with an artisanal focus, announced it has raised $20 million in Series B funding. The capital injection, courtesy of growth equity firm NextWorld...
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Tensions boil over at Great Jones, change at the top for Apparatus, and more
Summer’s here, and while travel may be a challenging new proposition, it can still be glamorous—especially if you’re staying in famed Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí’s first-ever designed home (now an...
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How convertible furniture companies are preparing for post-pandemic life
The horrors of the traditional wall bed are clear to anyone who’s ever pulled one down. “Every Murphy bed out there, the design is kind of stuck in the 1970s, right?” says Ravi Patel, the co-founder of...
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How to make your contract count
Your contract should be more than just a formality—it can also define your services and protect your business. Here’s how to maximize its impact so that there’s nothing but smooth sailing for the rest...
View ArticleA mysterious Instagram account is targeting knockoffs. Is that good?
Late last year, Brooklyn furniture designer Aaron Poritz got some good news from a gallery that represents his work. An interior designer, Jessica Gersten, had inquired about purchasing one of his...
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