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Difficult interior design clients, part three: The entitled client who breaks all the rules
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (348+ words) In the'first installment of her column, Wendy Glaister introduced us to three difficult client personalities and discussed the first personality: The client who is unhappy because the designer is not reading her mind). Then she discussed the second one: The…...
Bernhardt Design highlights 6 pieces for ICFF
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (293+ words) Vicky Jarrett //Managing Editor//May 15, 2026 Bernhardt Design is headed to this year's International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF), May 17-19, with a new sofa by Terry Crews alongside a collection from the company's partnership with Art Center College of Design. The Crews…...
Family owned and going strong: How Concept II has built a 56-year kitchen and bath business in Rochester
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (773+ words) By Kevin Oklobzija, Rochester Business Journal When Gary Pino gravitated from the home framing trades to his own kitchen and bath company in 1970, he set the foundation that would enable his small business to thrive. He found a niche in…...
Apply now: The 8th annual Kingston Design Showhouse is looking for designers
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (143+ words) The site of this year's Kingston Design Showhouse. Image courtesy of Kingston Design Connection. Andrea Lillo //Executive Editor//May 12, 2026 This October, the 8th annual Kingston Design Showhouse will open its doors " and it's looking for designers. This year, the home is…...
George Bandy and Cheryl Durst to keynote third annual Flooring Sustainability Summit in D. C.
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (182+ words) Andrea Lillo //Executive Editor//May 12, 2026 This July, the third-annual Flooring Sustainability Summit returns to Washington, D. C. , with industry leaders George Bandy and Cheryl Durst tapped to deliver the keynotes. Bandy is currently chief sustainability officer at Andersen Corporation and Durst is…...
ICFF is moving to November 2027 to coincide with BDNY
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (331+ words) Andrea Lillo //Executive Editor//May 12, 2026 Long synonymous with May, ICFF will shift its timing in 2027, moving to November to run alongside hospitality trade show BDNY (Boutique Design New York). The news comes on the eve of NYCx Design week, which…...
5 minutes with. .. Brittany Farinas
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (262+ words) 5 minutes with " Brittany Farinas Designers Today Staff //May 11, 2026 Brittany Farinas of Miami's House of One builds luxury residential and commercial projects across Florida and the Northeast " and she's just as intentional about protecting her personal life as she is about…...
Phillips Collection welcomes Artists with Abilities at spring market
1+ week, 3+ day ago (591+ words) Ronald Melton, left; Mark Phillips, Corey Williams, Jason Phillips Cindy W. Hodnett //Executive Editor of Brand Development//May 8, 2026 The last day of High Point Market can be a quiet one for many companies exhibiting at market, but the activity in the…...
Headed outdoors? Designers share their tips for creating a stellar outdoor space
1+ week, 3+ day ago (670+ words) The outdoor living panel at High Point Market with Smith, Mende, Keeley, Larsen, Capra and Lillo. Image courtesy of NKBA. Joanne Friedrick //Research Editor//May 8, 2026 Whether customers can take advantage of outdoor living year-round, or just savor it seasonally, designers…...
Difficult design clients, part two: The client who is threatened by your expertise
1+ week, 4+ day ago (276+ words) In the first installment of her column, Wendy Glaister introduced us to three difficult client personalities and discussed how she handled the first personality: The client who is unhappy because the designer is not reading her mind. Here, she turns…...