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October 27, 2020

I took the wrong client because I needed work. Can I fire them now that I’m busy?

Sean Low is the go-to business coach for interior designers. In his advice column for BOH, he answers their questions—this time, what to do about the job they took on when business was tight, but no longer want.

show-rumors

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October 26, 2020

Arhaus, Waterworks and more opening doors this season

Showrooms are open for business—albeit with a lot more hand sanitizer than ever before. In our October roundup, Business of Home has gathered all the expansions and openings to have on your radar.

industry insider

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October 26, 2020

Want to cut lead times? Start by getting your own factory

Los Angeles-based furniture brand Quintus moved into a new facility this summer. CEO Jobi Blachy tells BOH why he’s bringing production in-house, doubling his staff and making a big bet in the midst of a pandemic.

podcast

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October 26, 2020

AphroChic is making space for Black creatives in the design industry

In this episode of the Business of Home podcast, AphroChic founders Jeanine Hays and Bryan Mason discuss the journey of developing their mission-driven lifestyle brand that celebrates the work of Black creatives.

50 states project

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October 25, 2020

How this Tennessee designer handles client billing fatigue

In the 42nd installment of the 50 States Project, BOH spoke with Nashville, Tennessee–based Laura Thurman about using LinkedIn to find design work, how Google gets her more clients than Instagram, and the way she sets interns up for success.

trade tales

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October 23, 2020

Torn up: How do you handle a client’s replacement request?

We asked three designers—Richard Rabel, Marcy Garcia and Martha J. Schneider—how they handle clients’ replacement requests.

retail watch

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October 22, 2020

On the ground at High Point: A seller’s market with a supply shortage

Americans might be eager to spend on their homes, but this fall’s High Point Market was a harbinger of supply chain shortages still plaguing retailers. Warren Shoulberg reports on his experience attending the pandemic-adapted event.

industry insider

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October 22, 2020

Will a boom in hands-free products outlast COVID?

The demand for touchless products has taken off during the pandemic. Kohler is betting the boom will last.

collections

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October 22, 2020

14 decidedly modern new ways to use white

When properly deployed, white can pop just as brightly as the most vibrant colors. Explore 14 of-the-moment ways to use white.

industry insider

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October 21, 2020

Everyone’s favorite stylist just launched a rug collection

New York–based interiors stylist Colin King tells BOH about his entrée into styling and how he launched his debut collection in a pandemic.

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