How to succeed at short-term rental design

Short-term rental design differs from residential work in ways that make it lucrative and appealing. That was the message of a keynote panel of successful designers at the second annual Vacation Rental Design Summit in High Point. Is it time for you to give it a try?

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‘Manual Labor of Love’ what one furniture brand founder wishes she knew before opening her High Point showroom

Odette Furniture has quickly made a name for itself at High Point Market as a…

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Must-sees during Milan Design Week Spring 2024

May Milano Design Week commence. This year at Milan Design Week: an inspired mix of 70s-inspired collectible design and architectural furnishings, cutting-edge kitchen technology, and legacy designer collaborations, notably Neutra’s with Zaha Hadid and Tapis Rouge with Armando Milani.

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Snubbed by Architectural Digest: The struggle of the American artisan

Gerald Olesker of ADG Lighting discusses a recent dispute with Architectural Digest’s cover story featuring the home of actress Sofia Vergara, which kicked off an industry-wide conversation over attribution. But the story spans beyond AD not giving proper attribution. The story is about what happens after: how it affects Main Street USA.

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DNN’s Spring High Point 2024 events schedule

This High Point Market, Design News Now is teaming up with Lancaster, Ericka Saurit’s Marketing School for Creatives in the Universal Learning Center, Odette Furniture and Hooker Furnishings to bring buyers a series of panel discussions and fireside chats that will help them sell better, expand their brands and uplevel their business to enter the luxury market.

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Design Maestro: Renew, refresh, and rearrange for Spring

As Spring foliage blooms around us, I am inspired by the spirit of renewal and rejuvenation. In this month’s edition of Design Maestro, I discuss how our living spaces should reflect not only personal style, but also personal growth. Focusing on the great outdoors, a fresh new color palette, and a photo-ready furniture arrangement, I share several playful ways to explore and embrace the seasonal changes.

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6 Trends to Take With You to High Point

As you shop the market, keep in mind key trends shaping tomorrow’s home design. We share six key movements, including Mundane Made Special and Nex Gen Living, from trendwatchers at FS.

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Palatial taste with Alex Woogmaster

Alex Woogmaster is a visionary designer and a man with undeniable taste. He grew up obsessing over castles and Baroque palaces. His taste was always grand. Those classical influences are woven throughout his work, from his days working for Wynn Design & Development, designing Las Vegas hotels, through the formation of his own firm, Woogmaster Studios, where their work runs the gamut from megavillas to yachts and where the lines between home and hospitality are increasingly blurred.

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Best of PDC Spring Market

Last week the Pacific Design Center hosted their annual Spring Market in West Hollywood, where the West Coast’s premier luxury interior designers and vendors gather for state-of-the-industry panel discussions and fireside chats, and where showrooms were awash with feminine curves, moody palettes, edgy accents, and lots and lots of texture.

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Finding the “wow factor” with designer Deana Lenz

For interior designer Deana Lenz, creating a memorable living space goes beyond selecting furniture and finishes. The key, she says, is finding that elusive “wow factor” that elevates a project from mundane to extraordinary. Where does a designer like Lenz turn to find it?

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Designer Spotlight: Tova Kook of TK Design

Tova Kook’s insights inspire young creatives who haven’t quite found their “thing” yet but feel the urge to keep on going: Follow that instinct.

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Junior League of Buffalo seeks historic home for 2025 showhouse

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.

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