Paris is always a good idea, even in January. Winter weather never prevents the A&D community from exploring all the city has to offer especially during Paris Design Week. These are five resources I spotted. See if you like them, too. Signet Ring Stools by Softicated Visit the website Follow on Instagram @softicated.design This year...
Many employers are still looking for ways to attract people back to the office. Design is playing a big role in these efforts. On June 12-14, the best new ideas were on display at The Mart in Chicago during NeoCon. The world’s leading event for the commercial interiors industry, NeoCon is the place to see what’s...
If you manage apartment properties, you already know lots of your residents are watching Emily in Paris—but they won’t be watching it forever! The time is now to tap into their collective excitement around everything Parisian. Consider hosting an Emily in Paris viewing party. Or a special petit-déjeuner with croissants and imported jams. Your residents...
At the 2022 edition of Cersaie, the world’s preeminent exhibition of ceramic tile, naturalistic was the name of the game. Earthy hues, warm tones and botanical patterns were evident throughout the show while new types of natural material looks presented an element of wonder and surprise. The technical prowess of Italian manufacturers adds another palpable...
The lines continue to blur between office, hotel and residential design. Multifamily folks in particular love talking about the amazing lobby, poolside furniture or operations at the hotels they visit. The hospitality industry is frequently a couple of steps ahead of other sectors.That’s why I never miss Boutique Design New York.
High Point Market can feel daunting even if it’s not the first time. One of the benefits of ASID NY Metro membership is the opportunity to tour High Point Market as a group. In October ASID NY Metro Chapter President Katharine Posillico McGowan led us on private showroom visits with Theodore Alexander, Leftbank Art, Bernhardt,...
When it comes to blogging, most interior designers fit into two categories: either they wish they had a blog, or they already have a blog but they haven’t posted in many months. Do you fit into one of these categories? I used to. But now I blog consistently and I always feel great when I...
Virtual trade show technology has been around for years, but it took COVID to make us fully appreciate the convenience. The 2021 edition of the Kitchen and Bath Show (KBIS) was fully virtual and even when some technical difficulties closed down the digital show floor, there were still lots of opportunities to connect one-on-one with...
At the NAHB International Builders Show in Las Vegas I spent some quality time with 1Valet learning about the latest in building security and access technology. Watch my video to hear more about their Smart Building Ecosystem.
There was so much to see and do in Las Vegas at the Kitchen & Bath Business Show 2020 (KBIS) in January. Putting together our take-aways for our colleagues at American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) NY Metro Chapter was a great way to drill down on the major trends and highlights of KBIS. Here’s...