Interior Design

Interior designers in Nebraska pass historic practice rights legislation

Nebraska has become the 29th state and 31st U.S. jurisdiction to institute reasonable regulation of the interior design profession. Legislative Bill 16 (LB 16) was passed by the Nebraska State Senate and signed into law by Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen on March 5, 2024.

Designer Anna Maria Mannarino on creating her own design success story

By combining passions for interior design and event planning, Anna Maria Mannarino has become a trusted adviser, helping her clients update their homes through life’s transitions and celebrating their milestones along the way.

The story behind interior designers’ favorite steel doors

Todd Noe, founder of Maiden Steel, discovered his passion in a junior high metal shop class. The sight of sparks flying and molten metal yearning to be shaped fueled his fascination. His affection for crafting with metal sparked instantly, starting with welding skateboards, then on to high-end bikes, and culminating in his current focus on architectural steel doors and windows at Maiden Steel.

2024 San Francisco Decorator Showcase returns to spectacular Pacific Heights mansion on Billionaire’s Row

The 45th San Francisco Decorator Showcase (open April 27 – May 27, 2024) is thrilled to announce the remarkable home selected for the 2024 Showcase at 2898 Broadway on “Billionaire’s Row” in Pacific Heights.

Design stories that shaped 2023

While some of 2023’s most resonant design stories revolved around maximizing profit and preparing for an AI-driven future, many of the top ten stories focused on the creative process. They highlighted the journeys of specific designers, unveiling their strategies for building successful careers, sourcing inspiration, and infusing freshness into their new collections.

Do you need design therapy? with Kim Colwell

Los Angeles-based designer Kim Colwell has a transformational approach to interior design—one that intricately weaves together environmental psychology and the principles of feng shui. Rooted in her early experiences within her grandparents’ historic home and influenced by her mother’s background as a shaman and clinical psychologist, Colwell’s design philosophy revolves around understanding how environments shape human development and what interior designers can do about it.

Making 2024 a profitable year for your design firm

The vast majority of interior designers are in business to make money. It’s not a hobby or volunteer project, right? But some designers aren’t giving the business side of their firm the attention it deserves, according to findings from a Pearl Collective survey. We look at some areas you might want to address to make next year your most profitable year ever.

Robin Baron LIVE is celebrating its 3rd Anniversary with a “Holiday Happy Hour Celebration Episode

Known for her award-winning interior and product designs, Robin Baron, President of Robin Baron Design, is sharing exciting news about her nationally recognized, award-winning, live design podcast series, Robin Baron LIVE, celebrating its 3rd Anniversary with a special end of year “Holiday Happy Hour Celebration Episode” featuring some of this year’s star-studded guests and several exciting product giveaways!

Designer Lauren Meichtry on ‘making it home’

Having moved a staggering 29 times in 40 years, designer Lauren Meichtry knows how important it is to create a sense of home wherever you are living. Two years ago, she made another big move — this one a shift in her career as she branched out from her pillow and home accessories business, opening an interior design arm and expanding her e-commerce shop Elise Home to Elsie Home + Design.

Will 2024 be a dreary year for interior designers?

A new survey hints at slowdowns in business for designers. See what firms are doing to stay productive and profitable in 2024 and start making your own plans for a successful year ahead.