VIDEO – IS IWF ONLY FOR WOODWORKING TOOLS? – With a new push into the DESIGN world, the ‘26 show might just surprise you
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Storage, Built-ins and Prep Spaces Lead Kitchen Designs
It’s the most functional room in the house, so a new survey outlining consumer preferences for the kitchen makes perfect sense. More than three-quarters of homeowners told the U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study that the most important thing they want in their kitchens is specialty built-in features. It’s a big change from years gone by […]
Tech Gains as Factor in Bathroom Design: New Report
As with every room in the house, new technologies are driving bathroom design, but wood is also gaining in popularity. A new study on bath design trends points to a number of key technological areas that will influence builders going forward. It also identified several materials and color preferences that homeowners say they want in […]
NKBA Forecast: Brighter Colors, Earth Tones, Mid-Century Modern Designs
The new 2025 Kitchen Trends Report points to a number of design directions in color and cabinetry. Kitchen design is one of the leading indicators of where home building is going and the new study from the National Kitchen & Bath Association is pointing to a number of trends going forward. Based on a nationwide […]
DesignShop Newest Tool to Send Samples to Consumers
Following the success of its Material Bank service for the trade, parent company Sandow has set up one for shoppers. Material Bank changed the way designers could get building and design samples for future projects and the new DesignShop service is aiming to do the same thing for homeowners and others who are shopping for […]
IWF 2024 Design Emphasis Award Winners Announced
Today at IWF 2024 in the Design Emphasis Gallery (Booth C922), IWF announced six winners of the 2024 Design Emphasis Student Furniture competition. IWF Design Emphasis is widely acclaimed as a foremost furniture design competition for U.S. college students. Sponsored by IWF and its owner, WIA, the competition affords students a platform to demonstrate design […]
Importing for Original Design
The design choice between exotic and domestic wood species has long been pivotal, blending aesthetics with sustainability considerations. Recently, there has been a notable surge in the utilization of exotic wood species in modern design elements, particularly within the hospitality sector. This trend is not merely about creating visually striking spaces but also about integrating […]
The Timeless Artistry of Wood in Interior Design
Wood holds a special place in the world of interior design, offering a timeless charm and enduring allure that few materials can match. Whether it’s the sturdy elegance of oak or the refined beauty of walnut, wood furniture and cabinetry have long been celebrated for their capacity to infuse spaces with warmth, character, and sophistication. […]
Business Collaboration and Design Trends
The traditional model of vertically integrated manufacturing, where a company produces all components of a product in-house, is transitioning to a collaborative model linking two or more companies in joint pursuit of mutually advantageous opportunities—especially in industries such as furniture manufacturing. This shift not only optimizes resources but also fosters greater innovation and agility in […]
High Point Furniture Market Report: Better News This Month
It wasn’t the best of times, but it wasn’t the worst either as the furniture industry gathered for its market this month. Spoiler alert: Until the housing market starts to come back – really back – furniture makers and retailers are just not going to return to the good times they experienced before COVID…much less […]