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July 29, 2021

Why this Brooklyn woodworker won’t look at other people’s work

Nestled in the heart of the Brooklyn Navy Yard, former biologist John Randall has been handcrafting furniture and bespoke pieces for more than 15 years—and he has made a point of staying in his own lane.

digital disruptors

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July 29, 2021

AR startup Wescover expands into a marketplace

When it launched in 2019, Wescover was on a mission to empower consumers to discover cool decorative goods. Recently, the platform has decided to close the loop and expand into a marketplace—with an eye, finally, to monetization.

student sessions

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July 28, 2021

Here’s how young designers can turn pandemic prospects into reality

In a post-vaccine world, recent design graduates and young creatives are reassessing their career trajectories. Business of Home spoke with four career experts about how to nail down a dream job in the design industry today.

weekly feature

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July 28, 2021

Can a new organization make a dent in the design industry’s waste problem?

Disturbed by how much waste her design firm was producing, Katie Storey launched the Good Future Design Alliance, an organization challenging home businesses to cut their waste by 50 percent over the next four years. But can the industry meet the moment?

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July 27, 2021

Vietnam halts furniture production, wildfires send lumber prices back up, and more

In our weekly roundup, Olson Kundig crafts a children’s museum, Matthew Fisher’s new collection at Galerie Philia, and Bobby Berk debuts a D2C site. Read on for the latest announcements crossing the BOH news desk.

business advice

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July 27, 2021

I closed my design firm to seek work at someone else’s. How do I convince employers I’m ready to be an employee?

Sean Low is the go-to business coach for interior designers. In his BOH advice column, he answers designers’ questions—this time, how to transition from running your own firm to working for someone else’s.

collections

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July 27, 2021

6 denim-inspired decor pieces to create a more laid-back space

Versatile and effortlessly cool, blue jean-colored textiles and decor items have been popping up in a slew of summer-ready design collections. BOH rounded up six denim-hued pieces that will bring an easygoing vibe to your home.

mark your calendar

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July 26, 2021

August’s can’t-miss design events

Design events across the country are opening their doors this month to industry insiders eager to shop, learn and connect. Read on for BOH’s August calendar highlights, including conferences, trade shows, art exhibitions and design discussions.

digital disruptors

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July 26, 2021

Armed with $90 million in funding, HomeX aims to digitize home repairs

HomeX, a platform that connects homeowners to experts for remote home repair assistance, recently raised a whopping $90 million. Can the funding launch the company more fully into the mainstream?

podcast

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July 26, 2021

How David Kleinberg learned from the best to build his own business

In this episode of The Business of Home Podcast, David Kleinberg shares his experiences working for the esteemed Parish & Hadley design firm and eventually establishing a firm of his own.

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