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September 9, 2026

Dupe culture is far from over. Instead of fighting it, some companies have chosen to embrace it by launching cheaper versions of their own popular designs.

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September 9, 2026

Ali Faulkner on building a team that’s passionate about the client experience

In this episode of Trade Tales, the founder of Newport Beach, California–based AEF Interiors shares how outsourcing social media caused her inbound leads to multiply, and how working with a sales coach transformed her calls with prospective clients.

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September 8, 2026

Canada fires back with new tariffs, Houzz says AI can save designers $134,000, and more

This week in design, Zara Home taps filmmaker Luca Guadagnino for a new collection, Houzz debuts its 2026 AI report, and a deep dive into Bed Bath & Beyond’s brand reinvention.

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September 2, 2026

Wellness at home has entered a new era. Here’s how to tap into one of design’s biggest growth opportunities

In pursuit of wellness, today’s clients want their homes to perform double duty—as spas, medical centers or nature retreats. We asked designers at the forefront of the movement to share how they put those lofty ideals into practice.

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September 2, 2026

How do I handle clients who want itemized pricing?

On this episode of Ask Us Anything, Long Beach, California–based designer Shaun Crha, principal of Wrensted Interiors, answers a question from a designer whose clients want to know exactly what she’s paying for product.

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September 1, 2026

Sur La Table debuts a secondhand marketplace, the ‘great art transfer’ is coming, and more

This week in design, Ikea teams up with Xbox on an assortment of gaming furniture, Southern Motion files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and the NKBA is now accepting entries for its 2027 Design Competition.

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August 31, 2026

AI watermarks are here. What does that mean for designers?

A steady flow of new top-down policies—from legislators, tech giants and social media platforms—could bring an end to the AI guessing game, and alter some creators’ content strategies along the way.

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August 26, 2026

Why Kelly Finley is rejecting the success she’s ‘supposed to’ want

On this episode of Trade Tales, the founder of Oakland, California– and Atlanta-based Joy Street Design shares how she took her firm back to basics, discovering the projects, clients and charitable pursuits that truly bring her joy.

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August 25, 2026

Canadian tariffs are here, Ethan Allen proxy fight heats up, and more

This week in design, Anthropologie teams up with designer Merve Kahraman, a look at how cookware company Lodge Cast Iron has endured as a family-owned business, and why no one has a fun sofa anymore.

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August 19, 2026

4 strategies to protect your firm from shipping woes

As logistics issues continue to plague the industry, BOH is digging into the roots and solutions. This week, we discuss helpful strategies for weathering supply chain snarls.

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