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10 new pieces that prove how versatile navy can be
Navy blue is perhaps the most versatile, classic hue around, easily fitting into any aesthetic and adding a subtle dash of color. Below, we’ve highlighted 10 new pieces that will remind you why it...
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Why this British designer imagines characters for every piece he makes
Accidents happen. No one knows that better than England–based furniture designer Mac Collins, who happily stumbled into the exact right career. Like many creatives, he didn’t grow up thinking that...
View ArticleFor Bed Bath & Beyond, the stores are still key
Even as Bed Bath & Beyond reported strong first-quarter numbers earlier this week showing that e-commerce now accounts for 38 percent of overall sales, the brand remains laser-focused on its store...
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How do you turn down a client?
There’s an art to landing a new client, but every designer also needs to know how to politely reject a project when it isn’t a fit. We asked 10 pros—Gabrielle Aker, Caroline Brackett, RhondaEverts,...
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The pandemic gave subscription furniture a boost. Will it last?
Stories of how the pandemic created a boom time for the home sector have not been exaggerated. The past year and a half has made people reevaluate and reinvest in their living spaces, and it seems that...
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Why an on-staff librarian is this Montana designer’s secret weapon
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, Bozeman, Montana–based Abby...
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Kate Berry takes the helm at Domino
Domino has a new name at the top of the masthead. Kate Berry, formerly executive creative director, is now the chief creative officer. The promotion comes at an important moment for the brand, as it...
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Ashley Furniture temporarily suspends operations in Vietnam, online dating...
Americans celebrated the Fourth of July over the holiday weekend—and for the first time in a long time, hosting from home has reentered the interior design conversation. Stay in the know with our...
View ArticleWhy experts say the shipping crisis won’t end until 2022—at the earliest
The flip side of the boom in the home and design industry over the past year and half is the global shipping crisis. Demand has never been higher, and wait times never longer. There was a preliminary...
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How to never talk to clients about money again
How one designer stopped talking about money with his clients to protect the romance of the creative process.Michel Smith Boyd was driving to see a new client’s home for the first time when we...
View ArticleHow Alison Giese is growing her firm without staffing up
Some designers follow a straight career path, from rearranging their childhood bedroom to starting their own firm. Alison Giese’s journey took her through two separate careers (medical sales and law...
View ArticleHolly Hunt’s new president is sticking with the trade
Marc Szafran started his role as Holly Hunt’s new president under strange circumstances—his first day was March 16, 2020, only days before COVID shutdowns started cascading across the country. But even...
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How this Rhode Island glassblower finally started making on her own terms
They say a picture’s worth a thousand words. For Tracy Glover, the right photo ended up sparking a lifetime passion. When Glover was growing up, her mother always collected glass, so she was surrounded...
View ArticleCasper keeps getting into bed with the retailers it was supposed to disrupt
The disruptor has made peace with the disrupted.Earlier this week, direct-to-consumer bedding resource Casper announced that it will begin selling its internet-darling mattresses at big-box chain...
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Designers share their go-to interview questions
Expanding your team is an exciting prospect, but it’s crucial to find the right people to help you level up. We asked eight designers—Rydhima Brar, Susan Currie, Alyse Eisenberg, Duncan Hughes, Rebecca...
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This Hawaii-based brand is prioritizing native culture and quality home goods
When designers think of “Made in America” furniture, their thoughts often drift to manufacturing hot spots like North Carolina or California, or maker hubs like Brooklyn and Rhode Island—all a far cry...
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This Nebraska designer’s first project was a showhouse
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, Omaha, Nebraska–based Erica Bryant...
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Are you asking your clients the right questions?
There’s no such thing as a stupid question—but there are ways to guide your early conversations with clients to elicit more meaningful results. We asked eight designers how they unpack a client’s...
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1stDibs just went public. CEO David Rosenblatt says it’s only the beginning
When David Rosenblatt led 1stDibs in its decision to IPO, it was no question that the timing was right from a business standpoint. The real surprise came with the realization that the experience of...
View ArticleChanges at the top for industry media titles, Angi’s new CFO, and more
As the industry continues to evolve, its players aren’t staying put—this month, several publications are ushering in changes at the top, while the new president of the NCARB sets his sights on equity...
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