Wappingers Falls, New York, April 9th – Corbett Lighting, Hudson Valley Lighting Group’s luxury and sophisticated-chic brand, has released a collection of lighting with San Francisco-based interior designer Noz Nozawa. Merging Noz’s illustrious interior design career and passion project of designing jewelry, her debut lighting collection tells the brilliant story of what’s possible when these two art forms collide. Noz Design has earned a reputation for creating one-of-a-kind, immersive residential and commercial spaces focusing on narrative and a collected over-time aesthetic. Noz is known f ..read more

Leftbank Art, the premier art resource for handmade wall decor, is thrilled to debut several exciting new collections at Spring High Point Market 2024 (April 13 – 17). Marking a significant category expansion, Leftbank Art will introduce its foray into the world of wallcoverings. What’s more, the brand will also debut four new designer collaborations with industry luminaries including Pure Salt Interiors, Nikki Chu, Barclay Butera, and Dawn Sweitzer. From handcrafted masterpieces to dynamic wallcoverings, Leftbank Art (Booth #IH304) invites designers and enthusiasts alike to exp ..read more

High Point, NC (April 2024): Multifaceted design business strategist, Yudi Kaufman, founder YKD Associates, is sharing his experiences and the growth his licensing clients have had, while he helps them to navigating the home furnishings and interior design industries through ever-changing times.  Yudi Kaufman, Business Development Consultant and Licensing Agent commented, “There are many ways to achieve success in our industry, but it all starts with you and your business and your goals. I like to say that we at YKD Associates are a ‘one-stop shop’ for business development, though we are ..read more

This High Point Market your favorite vendors are shaking things up. The products we’re excited to see this April are putting a spin on tried-and-true classics: Abstract line work by a BMX-rider on rugs? Check. Homespun barnwood tables with MCM lines? Check. Exaggerated bangles and swooping jewelry chains on Roman antiquity-inspired lighting? Check. Read on for DNN’s High Point Product Previews: Table by Ross Alan LumberAllegri Crystal The Allegri Crystal Tubo is what we are calling edgy-deco. It features layers of brass, alabaster and Firenze crystal, elegantly constructed to allow its natural ..read more

April is upon us, dear designers, and that means it’s going to be a busy month! With High Point Market only days away, it’s hard to think about almost anything else. Let’s temporarily turn our attention to the lovely transition into what is sure to be a vibrant Spring season. With Earth Day occurring near the end of the month, I find April to be a great time to renew our commitment to creating beautiful spaces that also foster sustainability. In this edition of Design Business Blueprint, we’re addressing the topic of sustainability and how interior designers and professionals in the home furni ..read more

HIGH POINT, N.C., April 8, 2024 — The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame is opening two new interactive, design-oriented exhibits during the April 13-17 High Point Market that will be permanent features of the new building, which opened its doors for the first time in April 2023. Located at 311 S. Hamilton St., in the heart of the market district, the Hall of Fame building serves both the home furnishings industry as well as the public with a host of educational, social and networking events and experiences. The building also features a range of permanent learning spaces designed to expand ..read more

MARTINSVILLE, VA – April 2024 – Caroline Hipple has been named Chief Creative Officer of Hooker Furnishings, a new role with the company. In addition, Jeff Behmer has been appointed Executive Vice President of Merchandising for Hooker Casegoods. The two positions support the company’s newly announced strategic evolution for its legacy brands – Bradington-Young, Hooker Furniture, HF Custom, M, Sunset West, and BOBO Intriguing Objects. Leveraging the combined strengths of these brands, the strategic shift was designed to drive creative excellence through all functional areas of each business uni ..read more

BUFFALO, NY – The Junior League of Buffalo is looking for a home with historical and architectural value to be transformed into its 23rd Decorators’ Show House next spring.   Eligible properties must be situated within the City of Buffalo or its immediate surroundings, not exceeding a 15-mile distance, and should encompass at least 7,000 square feet of space. Essential features of the home include dual staircases, a garage accommodating at least two vehicles, ample yard space, and provisions for off-street parking. The selected house must be available and vacant from Janua ..read more

Santa Monica, California – [03.18.24] – Presented by Saatchi Art, The Other Art Fair returns to Santa Monica for its 11th Los Angeles edition, bringing together a diverse array of artists, live performances, and unforgettable experiences for art enthusiasts and collectors alike. Taking place from April 4 to April 7 at the iconic Barker Hangar, this spring’s edition promises to be a wellspring of inspiration and surprise for art lovers of all ages. The Other Art Fair turns the traditional art fair experience on its head by offering visitors an in-person opportunity to connect directly with eme ..read more

Brooklyn-based design firm Almost Studio recently completed their latest project, a Loft for a Chocolatier. The historic chocolate factory was originally built in 1947 in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, along Myrtle Avenue. In starting this project, it was crucial to the team to develop a series of spaces within an otherwise open layout by playing with the scale of materials, referencing the existing palette of the industrial factory space while introducing color and texture, and creating sectional change through raised platforms. We chatted with the co-founders Anthony Gaglia ..read more