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Hearst makes major cuts, Farrow & Ball’s new owner, and more

At Home Group goes private, Clubhouse expands to Android users, Christian Siriano debuts his first furniture collection, and more. Read on for the latest announcements crossing the BOH news desk.

Material Bank raises $100 million, with plans to target residential design

Material Bank has secured $100 million in Series C funding at a $1 billion valuation. BOH spoke with founder Adam Sandow to find out how he plans to invest the capital to fuel the rapidly growing memo sampling service—including its forthcoming expansion in the residential market.

Brands are raising their prices. Why now?

A few months ago, trade brands started sending out emails announcing price increases and shipping surcharges. BOH explores why it’s happening, and how designers are dealing with a “wild west” for cost hikes.

Schumacher acquires D2C paint disruptor Backdrop

Legacy design brand F. Schumacher & Co. has acquired D2C paint startup Backdrop. Business of Home caught up with the minds behind the deal to find out why the unlikely pairing makes sense for both companies.

How this Louisiana designer learned to stop worrying about the budget and show her clients the best

In this week’s installment of the 50 States Project, New Orleans–based Whitney Jones tells us about the indispensable app she uses to run her firm, why getting her own design studio was the best business decision she’s ever made, and how she stopped letting the budget stifle her projects.

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To chop or not to chop?

Chopped pillows—do they make a room feel complete or contrived? In the latest Designer's Debate, designers Kesha Franklin and Joy Moyler get into a pillow fight.

Greatest hits: 3 designers pay tribute to their favorite products

Designers may love browsing the latest product introductions—but they also cherish their tried-and-true favorites. Three noted designers share the pieces they can’t get enough of.