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Fred Nicolaus
technology
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December 16, 2024
The furniture is real. The room is AI
A new AI startup, Presti, aims to solve a decades-old industry pain point by delivering instant in situ product imagery on an affordable subscription basis—and it’s quickly gaining traction among furniture brands.
weekly feature
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December 11, 2024
Decorator. Designer. What’s the difference?
The pendulum of favor has swung from “decorator” to “designer” over the decades, with industry stakeholders weighing in on preference and protocol. But where do today’s interior designers stand on the matter? Fred Nicolaus reports.
magazine
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December 9, 2024
Got $500? Here are 12 ideas for how to invest it in your firm
You get what you pay for—no one knows that better than designers. It’s a slice of wisdom that applies as much to business development as to furniture: Trying to better your firm on the cheap is rarely a good idea. However, there are plenty of smart investments that won’t break the bank.
industry insider
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December 5, 2024
Kelly Wearstler takes her talents to Substack
The Los Angeles–based designer has joined the buzzy platform to start a newsletter dedicated to exploring the connective tissue across her influences. According to today’s announcement, “nothing is off-limits.”
mergers & acquisitions
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December 4, 2024
Kravet sells majority stake to private investment firm
The fifth-generation family-owned fabric and furnishings giant has sold a controlling interest to Dunes Point Capital. BOH speaks with CEO Cary Kravet to get the details of the historic deal.
lawsuits
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November 27, 2024
Dupe.com fires back in Williams-Sonoma lawsuit
The legal saga between Williams-Sonoma and the viral price-comparison tool continues as the site asks a judge to dismiss the mega-retailer’s false advertising lawsuit.
industry insider
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November 22, 2024
EJ Victor lays off almost all employees
Following damage to its factory during Hurricane Helene and a dispute with its insurance provider, the Morganton, North Carolina–based furniture brand has laid off 121 employees.
weekly feature
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November 20, 2024
More tariffs may be coming. Is the home industry ready?
With widespread uncertainty about President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff policy, furniture manufacturers are weighing their options as they prepare for supply chain changes. Fred Nicolaus reports on what we know, what we don’t know and what to consider before Trump takes office.
lawsuits
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November 8, 2024
The DCOTA is sold at auction
Following a swift, uncontested sale, the Design Center of the Americas changed hands for a hammer price of $76 million.
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