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industry insider

October 2, 2026

5 ways to trick your client (for their own good)

The customer isn’t always right, and sometimes a designer’s got to nudge their client toward the best decision—even if it’s through a side door.

product preview

October 2, 2026

Eny Lee Parker’s latest looks for Lulu and Georgia, and captivating new collections from Schumacher, HBF Textiles and more

From damask-patterned tile to tapestry-inspired fabrics, here are some of our favorite releases from the past week.

trade tales

October 2, 2026

What are your favorite design destinations?

Travel is one of the best ways to find inspiration. This week, we asked seven designers—Kristine Anderson, Jessica Katz, Ruben Marquez, Derek Miller, Marcos Santa Ana, Jordan Sholem and Kelly Zerbini—for their top creativity-fueling getaways.

retail watch

October 1, 2026

Why the Housewares Show is leaving Chicago for a new city

This week, the International Housewares Association and Andmore jointly announced a major change in location and timing for one of the home furnishing industry’s biggest shows.

meet the makers

October 1, 2026

This lighting designer’s fixtures blur the line between art and engineering

Brooklyn–based Andreea Avram Rusu crafts sculptural pieces that explore the relationship between form, function and feeling.

tariffs

October 1, 2026

Tariffs have steadied. Scrutiny at the border hasn’t

Trump’s June customs order is cracking down on the international import process in an effort to curb illegal transshipping—but it’s taking a toll on above-board companies as well.

partnership

October 1, 2026

Cosentino to debut daring new colorways at High Point Market

Designer Arianne Bellizaire describes the global brand’s latest palettes—and the perks of being a C.Top trade member.

weekly feature

September 30, 2026

Did AI kill the alternative materials boom?

What used to be a booming sector has undergone a shift in recent years, with funding slowing and scalability becoming more difficult. What does the future look like for biomaterials?

podcast

September 30, 2026

Evan Millárd, Melissa Oholendt and Audrey Scheck on cash flow, photography and more

The three designers joined BOH editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen for a live episode of Ask Us Anything to dish out advice on topics like attracting more qualified leads, investing in photography and understanding profit margins.

business blueprint

September 30, 2026

Why every designer should make a plan for 2027 before Q4 ends

Heading into the final quarter of the year, now is the time to take stock of your business’s performance in 2026 and lay out your goals for 2027.

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Why the Housewares Show is leaving Chicago for a new city

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