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Vital resources for designers and other design industry professionals, including a comprehensive trade show calendar and contact information for suppliers and showrooms.
  1. Award-winning Products (12)
  2. Company Profiles (13)
  3. Organizations & Trade Groups (10)
  4. Trade Shows (13)
  5. Trends (9)

Hansgrohe Combines Elegance with Ingenuity

The German company adds to its roster of bath systems and fixtures

Venice Garden & Home Tour 2012: Photo Gallery

Homes that will educate and inspire from the California coast

Tile Style: The Trends from Coverings

The annual trade show offers the latest in tile design and technology

Winner Announced in 2nd Raymond Waites Design Competition

High Point University interior design student takes top honor

CERF+: Providing Emerging Resources for Creative Professionals

The non-profit provides aid in times of need for those with creative careers

Directory: L.A. Mart

A center for design in the heart of downtown Los Angeles

Directory: Pacific Design Center

The hub of good design in the Southern California region

Profile: A+D Architecture and Design Museum > Los Angeles

Los Angeles proudly plays home to SoCal’s only museum dedicated to the design trade

Profile: Architectural Digest Home Design Show

The exhibition for lovers of truly great design

LivingHomes Builds Low Cost, Zero Energy, Zero Carbon Housing

Team with Make It Right and William McDonough for cradle-to-cradle housing

Directory: The Houston Design Center

Design finds a tranquil home on a 15 acre plot in Houston

Directory: New York Design Center

For residential and commercial projects, NYDC has it all

Directory: Seattle Design Center

The Pacific Northwest’s destination for the design trade

Red Hot Red

The color of love makes a showing this month in hearts and homes

Directory: Washington Design Center, Washington D.C.

The center of the design community in our nation’s capital

AmericasMart Names 2012 Visual Display Award Winners

Awards recognize excellence in visual presentation and spacial design

AmericasMart Names Winners of the 2012 Magnificent Carpets Awards

Awards recognize outstanding design in a variety of categories

Directory: Architects & Designers Building, NYC

Showrooms offer luxury goods for both residential and contract interiors.

SustainAbility Project Back at NYIGF

The special exhibit looks to promote green products and practices

Profile: AltBuild Expo

The City of Santa Monica emphasizes green building with this annual show

On Location: Sourcing in Adams Morgan, Washington D.C.

A variety of home furnishings await in D.C.’s hip Adams Morgan district

On Location: Sourcing in D.C.’s 14th Street Design District

Design rules on this very walkable stretch in Washington D.C.

Chant Productions Brings Sculpture to your Door

The company specialized in architectural hardware with a contemporary, sculptural look and feel.

Old-world Craftsmanship Meets Modern Techniques at Compass Ironworks

The family-run business makes a statement with custom iron designs.

Pantone's Color of the Year 2012: Tangerine Tango

Pantone bestows its annual color honor on the radiant Tangerine Tango

Product Gallery: Tangerine Tango

Products look hot in Pantone's 2012 Color of the Year: Tangerine Tango.

Trade Show Calendar for 2012

A guide to the important trade shows happening in the home furnishings category this year.

On Location: Gracious Home, New York City

The New York retailer is a fantasyland of home goods for every room and every purpose.

On Location: Sourcing in Georgetown

A guide to favorite home shops on Georgetown’s Wisconsin Ave.

Directory: Historic Houses of Washington D.C.

A guide to the historic houses found throughout our nation’s capital.

Directory: Historic House Trust of NYC

A guide to New York’s most historic places.

On Location: Sourcing in Alexandria, Va.

Old Town Alexandria offers a bit of history mixed with an abundance of creativity.

World Wildlife Fund Works for the Future of Nature

For 50 years the non-profit has worked to conserve nature and reduce our impact on the planet.

Warp & Weft Names Winners of FIT Student Rug Design Competition

Top winners’ work to be included in Designers’ Studio Collection.

USGBC-LA Bestows Inaugural Sustainable Innovation Awards

Projects honored at 7th Annual Green Gala

Profile: Design Trust for Public Space

Making New York City a better place one design project at a time.

On Location: Olde Good Things

If you’re in the market for something unique, Olde Good Things is the place to be.

On Location: Washington Design Center

The mid-Atlantic’s source for high-end home furnishings and design inspiration.

On Location: Affordable Art Fair, NYC

The show brings together an eclectic roster of artists who prove unique can be affordable.

Paint Color Trends for 2012

The color experts at Benjamin Moore predict the hot shades for the coming year.

Ahead of the Curve with Las Vegas Market Tastemakers

The hottest trends from the summer 2011 Las Vegas Market

IFDA’s Crystal Ball: How We’ll Live in 2020

Move over McMansions – IFDA predicts the homes of the future.

Cooper-Hewitt Announces Recipients of 12th Annual National Design Awards

Recipients to be honored during National Design Week

Profile: JG Custom Design

An architectural background leads to a sleek furniture collection at JG Custom Design.

On Location

A state-by-state breakdown of shops, showrooms, flea markets and more that you'll want to add to your travel and sourcing agenda.

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