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April 26, 2024

How do you find inspiration in a creative lull?

This week in Trade Tales, we asked six designers and an architect how they tap into fresh ideas when they find themselves in a rut.

designer toolkit

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April 25, 2024

The client challenge that can boost your creativity

A client’s request to keep several pieces challenged Kerri Pilchik to rethink her usual design approach.

social media

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April 24, 2024

How a TikTok ban could affect designers

President Biden signed into law a bill that will force the social media platform to find a new owner within one year—or face a nationwide ban. BOH talked to social media experts and influencers to see how the decision may impact the design industry.

weekly feature

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April 24, 2024

Americans in Milan: Why Salone is drawing so many stateside visitors

Even as some legacy brands have stopped showing at Salone del Mobile, the number of U.S. trade attendees has skyrocketed. Insiders weigh in on what gives the multidisciplinary, cosmopolitan Italian fair its unique business appeal.

podcast

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April 24, 2024

Why Brian Paquette doesn’t want a client who loves everything

On this episode of the Trade Tales podcast, Brian Paquette shares how he turned a slow period into an opportunity to perfect his systems, and how a focus on simplicity inspired his approach to billing.

business advice

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April 23, 2024

My firm isn’t landing the right leads, despite thoughtful marketing. What am I missing?

A full-service firm is fending off constant inquiries from clients seeking quick design help or partial services. Creative business coach Sean Low explains why the focus shouldn’t be on scope of services but rather on design identity, vision and voice.

open book

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April 23, 2024

This Seattle designer breaks down a project that lets the views do the talking

Brian Paquette explains his approach on a project that called for warm light, smart space planning and restraint.

bankruptcy

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April 22, 2024

Pirch files for bankruptcy

The beleaguered Southern California–based appliance, kitchen and bath showroom has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection.

mark your calendar

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April 22, 2024

May’s can’t-miss design events

From annual furniture fairs and spring markets to a buzzy design event making its Los Angeles debut, the season is in full gear, and the industry has a lot to look forward to. Read on for BOH’s list of next month’s industry shows and events.

podcast

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April 22, 2024

How ‘Million Dollar Decorators’ helped shape Nathan Turner’s career

On this episode of The Business of Home Podcast, designer Nathan Turner shares his cattle-ranch upbringing, why he keeps his firm small, and how the show “Million Dollar Decorators” propelled his career.

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