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May 20, 2025

Airbnb expands beyond home rentals, Athena Calderone hosts a tag sale, and more

This week in design, luxury real estate sales are surging, a new circularity program for samples debuts, and Belgian music festival Tomorrowland has debuted a collection of home furnishings.

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May 20, 2025

7 upcycled designs that run circles around the competition

From wallcoverings to fabrics and rugs, here are seven looks with minimal environmental impact and maximum style.

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May 20, 2025

Will AI outpace (or replace) designers as idea generators?

Creative business coach Sean Low offers a hopeful perspective (with a healthy dose of tough love) on the aspects of design that will always require a human touch.

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May 19, 2025

June’s can’t-miss design events

Summer is around the corner, and there’s a host of upcoming events to help you celebrate the new season. Read on for BOH’s list of industry gatherings and shows happening next month.

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May 19, 2025

Meredith Heron’s vibrant mix of flame-stitched fabrics, ombre rugs and pearlescent paper

The Toronto-based designer shares a bird’s-eye view of her favorite swatches, samples and more.

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May 19, 2025

Wallpaper goes in and out of style. Gracie endures

On this episode of The Business of Home Podcast, Mike and Jennifer Gracie, the brother-and-sister team who make up the fifth generation of the family company’s leadership, discuss their efficient business operations in China, their love for antiques, and why they decided to go back to having in-stock inventory.

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May 16, 2025

De Gournay’s homage to Bunny Mellon, Nickey Kehoe collabs with House of Hackney, and more

From a raffia-shaded chandelier to fringe-trimmed seating, here are some of our favorite launches of the past week.

trade tales

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May 16, 2025

How do you deal with conflict within your firm?

This week, nine designers share how they address the inevitable interpersonal issues that arise at the office.

industry insider

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May 16, 2025

Want to launch a lighting collection in 3 months? Gantri can help

The lighting company has launched Gantri Made, a program that allows customers to design their own 3D-printed light fixtures.

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May 15, 2025

Big Lots is back—against all odds

After its assets were acquired out of bankruptcy in January, the discount chain is preparing for an October relaunch, with less emphasis on furniture but a solid portion of home decor items in the mix.

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De Gournay’s homage to Bunny Mellon, Nickey Kehoe collabs with House of Hackney, and more

June’s can’t-miss design events

How do you deal with conflict within your firm?

Want to launch a lighting collection in 3 months? Gantri can help

Meredith Heron’s vibrant mix of flame-stitched fabrics, ombre rugs and pearlescent paper

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Lawson-Fenning sells majority stake to lifestyle brand

Big Lots is back—against all odds

Wallpaper goes in and out of style. Gracie endures

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