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February 6, 2020

How the coronavirus is causing serious disruptions for the home business

As the virus spreads, cities go on lockdown, and government-mandated quarantines increase, home industry events such as trade shows, business meetings and travel are put on hold—and the worst effects may be yet to come.

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January 30, 2020

Toronto’s population is on the rise. So is its design scene

As the fastest-growing city in North America, Toronto’s design scene renaissance is well underway. Local designers share why it’s an ideal place for their businesses to flourish.

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January 26, 2020

Rinck celebrates 180th anniversary with new classical-meets-contemporary collection

As French fabricator and design atelier Rinck approaches its 180th anniversary, BOH sat down with vice president Valentin Goux to talk about Félicité, the company’s first furniture collection since 1972, and why it is imperative to honor the past but keep evolving.

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January 8, 2020

Bienvenue à Paris! A guide to the people and parties at Déco Off 2020

Kickstart your Paris planning with this guide to the after-hours goings-on at Déco Off 2020.

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January 3, 2020

How the world’s largest textile fair is making sustainability its top priority

In its new “Material Manifesto” published in anticipation of the fair’s 50th edition next week, Heimtextil has doubled down on its effort to make sustainability top of mind in an industry that’s notable for its global impact on the environment.

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October 28, 2019

One Kings Lane, Cosentino and more opening doors this season

As the holidays loom, there are plenty of reasons to celebrate—especially for these brands in new spaces. In our monthly showroom roundup, all the expansions and openings to have on your radar.

industry insider

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October 25, 2019

Carl Hansen made one of the most popular chairs ever. What's next?

Austrian design collective EOOS was tapped to create a new series for iconic Danish furniture maker Carl Hansen. They submitted their plans and waited. And waited.

international

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October 23, 2019

A new design award—chosen by designers

Submissions are open for Houston-based PR agency Ligné Group’s inaugural Créateurs Design Awards, which will spotlight innovative work in six categories judged by designers, editors and photographers across the globe.

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September 12, 2019

Dakota Jackson, Muji and more opening doors this season

Fall is coming, so grab a cardigan and a pumpkin cold brew and cozy up in these new spaces. In our monthly showroom roundup, all the expansions and openings to have on your radar.

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September 6, 2019

How interior design practices vary from country to country

We asked five designers—Jason Grant, Olga Hanono, Philip Mitchell, Blainey North and Arjun Rathi—how design is viewed in their countries and what practices they’d like to see American decorators adopt.

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