Back in the 90’s when weblogging was a squalling newborn, I was in grade school, so busy making elaborate dollhouses out of anything and everything that I didn’t have time to actually play with the Barbies. Two decades later I made the leap to start my own interior design business. As mom of three children,…

1. Lighting is about contrast, not necessarily brightness. “Good Lighting” has very little to do with how bright you can make a room. Often, we desire much less light to create a more social or serene environment even when the area to be lit is a workspace. Bad lighting can cause anxiety, headaches, and can…

Online shopping for colorful home furnishings has never been easier. For any tone or hue used in a room there are thousands of options in terms of shape, features, and brands. So what’s a busy designer to do with all these choices?! One solution is to use lighting to impart coordinating or contrasting color to…

Register for an exclusive furniture giveaway and follow #nafurnitureXultrasuede Custom upholstery resource Nathan Anthony Furniture and luxury high-performance fabric Ultrasuede® team up for the first DBC Insta-lounge, open to attendees throughout the conference, just outside the main conference room doors. Stop by for a social media media break, or to catch up with new and…

Universal To The Trade is an exclusive program for interior designers. But if you want to be a part of it, you’re going to have to give up a few things, namely: order minimums, long shipping times and being shopped at retail. But giving up something means getting something else in return. There are NO…

This year, DHP Furniture and Ameriwood Home will be showcasing their trendiest and most functional small-space pieces at the 2018 Design Bloggers Conference. Guests will get an up close look at their latest furniture pieces in unique room designs. Who knows, you might also bump into The Novogratz design experts here… *Sneak peak of the…

From the moment we drew down the lights on the final session at Design Bloggers Conference (DBC) in Los Angeles early last March, we kicked off our year-long organizing cycle for the upcoming March 4-6, Design Bloggers Conference 2018 at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.  Planning alongside the conference’s industry advisory board and Esteem…

CENTURY is a new dimension in paint that builds upon the brand’s legacy of craftsmanship, precision and beauty. Formulated to exceed the creative desires of the most exacting designers and environments, this innovative paint comes in a curated collection of 75 brand new colors that are brought to life with the first Soft Touch Matte…

With 2016 showing the first signs of a need to connect clients and designers through a digital platform, 2017 will define who the leaders are in this competitive industry. Arash Fasihi is the founder and CEO of leading online furniture store HomeSquare, A new curated furniture retailer that offers talented designer and influencers a platform…

While sophisticated styling and exceptional craftsmanship set Monogram apart from all other appliance brands, an unrivaled commitment to innovation is always at the forefront of product development. Through the Industrial Design Organization (IDO) at Appliance Park in Louisville, Kentucky, designers are researching the latest trends to develop kitchen concepts that push the boundaries of luxurious…

This year, Robert Allen is inviting everyone to go #madformadcap. Showcasing the new Madcap Cottage collection for Robert Allen @Home, the textiles leader is taking the standard setup and turning it into a whimsical world full of all the riotous color and pattern designers Jason Oliver Nixon and John Loecke (aka the Madcap gents) are…

Amerock introduces new cabinetry hardware designs focused on emerging trends in home décor. As a fashion-forward brand, Amerock created a buzz at the 2017 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show when they unveiled their new hardware collections St. Vincent, Ashby, and Glacio. They also expanded their on-trend finishes Golden Champagne, Polished Nickel, and Gunmetal to best…