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HIGH POINT — Reactions to President Trump’s tariff announcement began circulating throughout the furniture, décor and design industries immediately yesterday. Some reactions were measured, others more responsive, but most are also paired with a “wait and see” approach as the clock ticks down toward the April 9 deadline for reciprocal tax implementation. And furniture industryContinue reading “Industry responds to reciprocal tariffs, citing potential what-ifs and challenges”

Before Covid, design was tending toward a more stark look: lots and lots of white, shiny surfaces, blue grey walls and very little decoration…almost to the point that nearly anyone could live in the space, but there’d be no indication of who they were, what they loved, or who they cherished. A return to valuingContinue reading “Walls of Wonder”

Discover how evolving inclusive design trends, eco-friendly solutions, and cutting-edge tech are transforming bathroom design. WEDNESDAY | FEBRUARY 26  2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Three years ago, I attended the KBIS show in Orlando, where I was first introduced to Zip Water. The booth and the people were like an oasis in the desert. Clean, cool sparkling water and industry professionals to match! The Interior Design Society members on the guided tours I led were all just as enchanted.Continue reading “Zip Water”

We are gearing up for another exciting visit to KBIS…the kitchen and bath industry show put on by the NKBA showcasing millions of square feet of the latest in kitchen and bath design and product. Kicking off the event Monday evening will be the gala where we are a finalist for “specialty kitchens” at the beautifulContinue reading “KBISNorth America’s Premier Kitchen & Bath Industry Show”

Brenda Edwards considers the four bedroom ranch-style house where she has lived for 20 years her forever home. It’s where the 70-year-old retired nurse and her 79-year-old husband want to stay as their mobility becomes more limited. So she hired an interior designer for $20,000 and spent another $95,000 to retrofit their house in Oakdale, California. She had theContinue reading “Meet the boomers who’d rather spend $100k to renovate their homes than risk the frozen housing market: ‘It would be too hard to purchase anything else’”

A busy life filled with family, work, and interests means a home filled with things…sports equipment, laundry, backpacks, work totes, shoes, coats, umbrellas, electronics, etc. This has made the mudroom rise in importance in recent years nearly to the level of kitchens as families work to corral the “mess” and establish some sort of organizationContinue reading “Making the most of your mudroom”

Established by Wendy Glaister with her grandmother’s encouragement, Wendy Glaister Interiors transforms luxury residential and commercial spaces across the state. Wendy excels in redecoration, kitchen and bath remodels, and designing homes from blueprints. With her warm personality and problem-solving skills, she collaborates closely with clients and craftspeople to create stunning, tailored environments. View Article

An eye toward bold wallpapers, sustainable materials, and spa-like features will define bathroom design this year. After a long day, there’s nothing more soothing than taking a bubble bath or a nice, hot shower. Bathrooms serve more than just a purely functional purpose—they’re where we spend our first waking minutes, gearing up for the dayContinue reading “9 Beautiful Bathroom Trends That Will Make You Want to Remodel, According to Designers”