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July 22, 2021

Interior Define launches new categories and stores, hires new creative director

Domino style director Benjamin Reynaert joins Interior Define as it adds new merchandise categories and plans to open as many as 25 new retail locations by the end of 2022.

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July 21, 2021

A new pop-up trade show wants to reach untapped designers

Design Edge, a traveling trade show featuring marquee brands like Palecek, Bernhardt, Arteriors, Made Goods and more, is joining the growing number of roving industry vendors with a debut event in Boston this fall.

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July 15, 2021

West Elm and Minted team up for an artist-designed upholstered furniture line

The home goods retailer and artists’ marketplace now offer a collection of 14 upholstered pieces with 2,000-plus combinations of patterns, colors and silhouettes. More designs will drop in the year to come.

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July 14, 2021

Two legacy trade brands unite for a new look

Chris and Kelli Hansen, the spouses who purchased lighting brand Palmer Hargrave from bankrupt Dessin Fournir in 2019, have now added another long-running lighting brand to their roster: Casella Lighting.

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July 13, 2021

Why are so many designers flocking to Palm Beach?

It’s no secret that the past 18 months caused many homeowners to pack up and relocate to more desirable locales. Now, a handful of designers are following suit, opening new studios and storefronts in Palm Beach.

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July 9, 2021

This Hawaii-based brand is prioritizing native culture and quality home goods

Business of Home checked in with Noho Home, a Waipahu, Hawaii–based brand that is leading a charge to revive Hawaiian design through its e-commerce business and on-shore micro-factory.

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July 7, 2021

Why experts say the shipping crisis won’t end until 2022—at the earliest

The home industry has been hit hard by the global shipping crisis, and experts are predicting that the logistical issues are unlikely to let up before 2022.

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June 30, 2021

How convertible furniture companies are preparing for post-pandemic life

The furniture market is experiencing a growing demand for versatile pieces designed for multi-use spaces. These brands offer convertible furniture that smoothes the transition from work to play to sleep—without sacrificing style or quality.

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June 28, 2021

Everybody’s talking about the future of the office. This company actually built it

Vitra’s post-pandemic redesign of the workplace, dubbed the Club Office, is a case study in pulling from the past to envision a new future.

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June 21, 2021

Lumber prices are finally falling—here’s why

Last week, prices for softwood lumber began to garner attention for their steady decline. Here’s what the industry can expect.

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