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December 4, 2025

The Bed Bath & Beyond saga continues

The last thing Bed Bath & Beyond’s Marcus Lemonis wanted was stores. Now he has 300 of them.

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December 4, 2025

15 designer-approved gifts for clients who love to entertain

From hand-painted champagne bottles to pink mahjong tiles, show your party-throwing clientele how much you care with these timeless treasures.

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December 4, 2025

This California retailer has tackled antiquing from every angle

Shane Brown, who owns four home stores in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara counties, discusses his perennial quest to open in new locations, how he’s shielding his bottom line from tariffs, the evolving celebrity status of Montecito, and where he’s headed next.

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December 4, 2025

10 intriguing kitchen and bath trends for 2026 from NKBA

From refrigerator trios to tub-free bathrooms, the trade association tracks what’s new for these key rooms. BOH asked designers Thom Filicia and Michel Smith Boyd to weigh in.

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December 3, 2025

16 designer-approved gifts for outdoorsy eclectics

From agate coasters to ruffled bowls, treat your earthy, material-minded clientele to a thoughtful gift that celebrates the spirit of the season.

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December 3, 2025

These 5 designers rebranded their business. Here are their secrets to getting it right

Successful branding goes a lot deeper than a cool logo or flashy website. The best interior design brands tell a story about a firm that (the right) people return to over and over. Want to forge an identity that will help your business soar? These industry pros have advice.

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December 3, 2025

Lilse McKenna on building client confidence

On this episode of Trade Tales, the New York designer shares how she manages client expectations from the outset and why her firm includes a head of special projects.

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December 2, 2025

Leggett & Platt faces $1.6 billion takeover bid, remembering Robert A.M. Stern, and more

This week in design, Kravet partners with the Design Home mobile game, Modern Luxury announces the winners of its Design 9 Awards, and a new members club invites antiques enthusiasts of all ages to join.

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December 2, 2025

16 designer-approved gifts for the new traditionalist

From block-print napkins to a personalized bottle of olive oil, delight your classic decor–loving clientele with gifts they’ll love all year long.

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December 2, 2025

I plan to take a hard look at my finances and business model during holiday downtime. How can I dig deeper into my design practice?

Creative business coach Sean Low addresses a designer who wants to sharpen her practice during this slow season. His advice: Home in on your unique point of view and dive into the idiosyncrasy of design.

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