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Brian Patrick Flynn is breaking the makeover mold with his new Magnolia Network show

Interior designer and HGTV alum Brian Patrick Flynn opens up about his new documentary-style show, which will premiere on Chip and Joanna Gaines’s forthcoming Magnolia Network.

Kravet acquires Donghia in bankruptcy sale

On Friday last week, Kravet, Inc. was the winning bidder in the Chapter 7 auction of Donghia, Inc.—a sale that includes the Donghia brand name, the company’s intellectual and digital property, and its designs, archives and inventory. The deal is expected to close by the end of the week.

Why this New Mexico designer is only taking on whole-home projects

In the 31st installment of the 50 States Project, BOH spoke with Santa Fe, New Mexico–based Chandler Prewitt about his new post-pandemic priorities, the importance of lining up trustworthy tradespeople and the nuances of the local aesthetic.

How this invite-only design network is looking to revitalize the industry

Circaphiles, an exclusive new designer network, has announced its ambassador lineup, including more than a dozen interior designers and firms from all corners of the industry. BOH spoke with founder Genevieve Trousdale to learn more about the invite-only community.

Sur La Table sells for nearly $90 million to One Kings Lane buyer

After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in July, cookware chain Sur La Table has sold for $88.9 million to CSC Generation, the same company that scooped up One Kings Lane earlier this year.

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IN PRINT

Now that we’re all on Zoom, do showrooms still matter?

The coronavirus pandemic shut down trade showrooms across the country for months on end, putting a pause on in-person sales. As brands slowly reopen for business, have businesses that once swore by showroom sales changed their tune? The answer may surprise you.

Will COVID-19 lead to a suburban renaissance?

COVID-19 may forever change American cities. What does that mean for designers?

Ahead of the curve: 17 shapely new pieces

Looking for a way to break up the right angles of a boxy space? Lean into the rounded edges and graceful arches of these parabolic products that cut a striking silhouette in a sea of sharp corners.

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