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Perfectly Imperfect: 8 asymmetrical pieces to liven up any room

Though the human eye is naturally drawn to symmetry, too much in the same space can wind up looking contrived. Enter asymmetrical decor and furniture. Despite its disproportionate appearance, an...

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AD goes DIY, High Point and Esteem Media face controversy over all-white...

Succulents are a no-brainer for home decorators who lack the green thumb that more temperamental plants require—their popularity, however, has grown out of control in recent months, as harvesting the...

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Sean Leffers on bringing your worldview into your work

From a young age, an interest in design was fully present for Sean Leffers—he remembers happening upon a stack of shelter magazines while on vacation at his grandparents’ house and instantly forgetting...

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Are knockoffs really so bad?

Knockoffs are a delicate subject. Since the anonymous Instagram account @DesignWithinCopy began posting pointed accusations of intellectual theft a few months ago, they’ve only gotten more so. But...

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How an Oregon designer opened a store dedicated to the future of work

In Business of Home’s new series Shop Talk, we chat with owners of home furnishings stores across the country to hear about their hard-won lessons and their challenges, big and small—and to ask what...

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How to succeed at online retailing today

A simple question with a complicated answer: What does it take to make consumers go from browsing online to buying? To find out, Business of Home partnered with Splitit, the leading buy now, pay later...

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For this Seattle maker, corrugated cardboard was just the beginning

It’s not every day that a hobby becomes a fully fledged business, but for Seth Grizzle, founder and owner of Seattle-based Graypants Studio, it all came down to good timing and a little luck.Grizzle...

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Norwalk Furniture leaders just sold the company—to their own employees

Norwalk Furniture, one of the legendary names in the upholstered furniture business, has weathered happy highs and devastating lows over its nearly 120 years in business. Today brings another major...

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3 designers dish on the products they can’t quit

Who says newer is better? Three celebrated designers share the beloved designs they turn to again and again.Nina Magon uses B&B Italia’s Grande Papilio chair in a wicker finish.Julie SoeferMagon...

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How do you help your employees grow?

Whether you have a team of 20 or a single assistant, making sure that your employees are growing their skills helps your business be the best it can be. We asked six designers—Brittany Farinas, Amal...

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Crate & Barrel’s collaboration with Shinola, fresh launches at Hay, and more

Fall is officially on the horizon, and design brands across the globe are gearing up for the season with fashion-forward trends in mind. Some have launched highly conceptual collections with pieces...

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This North Carolina designer built her business by never being afraid to...

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, Charlotte, North Carolina–based Cheryl...

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Great receivers can make a project. How do you find one?

A step-by-step guide to vetting your receiver.When it comes to deciding which warehouses and receivers will be the best fit, designers often go by word of mouth or proximity. But in the absence of...

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Checkmate: 9 ways to decorate with classic checkerboard patterns

In BOH’s new series On Trend, we’re asking designers to share their favorite of-the-moment finds.Soothing design elements may have reigned supreme in 2020, but this year’s biggest decor trends are all...

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The art of exterior decoration with John Danzer of Munder Skiles

John Danzer’s first career was in finance—he developed finely turned economic models—so it should come as no surprise that his awareness of the market for outdoor furnishings is precise. “When I first...

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September’s can’t-miss design events

This month, industry players from far and wide are coming together to discuss the state of design today—from Salone del Mobile’s post-pandemic redux, “Supersalone,” to Business of Home’s very own...

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Velvet crush: 7 velvety pieces to soften up a space

Breezy woven wood may have captured our imaginations during the warm days of summer, but plush velvets are making a major statement just in time for fall. Bold yet buttery smooth, velvet fabric and...

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New snags in the global supply chain, Amazon’s department store debut, and more

This week in design, online video game Minecraft has teamed up with Reporters Without Borders for a dramatic pivot—a virtual library (constructed in the neoclassical style) through which users around...

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The client slashed my budget by 65 percent. Should I walk away?

Dear Sean,In January, I received a commission on one of my biggest projects—a major renovation and decoration for a new client, who was referred by an architect I had never worked with (but really...

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Your go-to guide for Milan Design Week 2021

Milan Design Week is fast approaching, and things will understandably look a little different in Italy this year. Instead of a grand Salone del Mobile showcase, Supersalone will be a one-time event...

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