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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.
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  2. Company Profiles (13)
  3. Organizations & Trade Groups (14)
  4. Trade Shows (16)
  5. Trends (14)

Directory: 7W New York
Midtown marketplace focuses on home goods and accessories

On Location: Washington Design Center
The mid-Atlantic’s source for high-end home furnishings and design inspiration.

Profile: Design Trust for Public Space
Making New York City a better place one design project at a time.

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.

Directory: Architects & Designers Building, NYC
Showrooms offer luxury goods for both residential and contract interiors.

AmericasMart Names Winners of the 2012 Magnificent Carpets Awards
Awards recognize outstanding design in a variety of categories

Tile Style: The Trends from Coverings
The annual trade show offers the latest in tile design and technology

Holiday Tips to Protect Hardwood Floors
Expert advice to keep your floors looking great during the holidays and year round

Los Angeles Modernism Back for 26th Year
The show and sale bring design from around the work to Santa Monica

Profile: Longwood Gardens
The revered campus for learning and experiencing flowers never disappoints

Call for Entries: NY Now Juried Design Sections
NYIGF takes on new life as NY Now

Home Furnishings Trade Show Calendar for 2013
A guide to the important trade shows happening in the home furnishings category this year.

Time for Archtober: NYC’s Architecture and Design Month
Month-long festival of activities and programs focused on the city’s architecture

DesignPhiladelphia Supports the Art of Design
Year-round events highlight the historic and modern design throughout the city

PaintCare: A New Destiny for Unwanted Paint
Non-profit guides you to the proper disposal of leftover household paint

Openhousenewyork Tells Story of NYC’s Design and Architecture
The weekend of events provides access to and education on locations throughout the five boroughs

Paint Color Trends for 2012
The color experts at Benjamin Moore predict the hot shades for the coming year.

On Location: Affordable Art Fair, NYC
The show brings together an eclectic roster of artists who prove unique can be affordable.

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

On Location: Sourcing in Alexandria, Va.
Old Town Alexandria offers a bit of history mixed with an abundance of creativity.

On Location: Sourcing in Georgetown
A guide to favorite home shops on Georgetown’s Wisconsin Ave.

On Location: Gracious Home, New York City
The New York retailer is a fantasyland of home goods for every room and every purpose.

Pantone's Color of the Year 2012: Tangerine Tango
Pantone bestows its annual color honor on the radiant Tangerine Tango

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.

Profile: Architectural Digest Home Design Show
The exhibition for lovers of truly great design

Profile: A+D Architecture and Design Museum > Los Angeles
Los Angeles proudly plays home to SoCal’s only museum dedicated to the design trade

Directory: Pacific Design Center
The hub of good design in the Southern California region

Winner Announced in 2nd Raymond Waites Design Competition
High Point University interior design student takes top honor

LivingHomes Builds Low Cost, Zero Energy, Zero Carbon Housing
Team with Make It Right and William McDonough for cradle-to-cradle housing

AmericasMart Names 2012 Visual Display Award Winners
Awards recognize excellence in visual presentation and spacial design

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

Warp & Weft Names Winners of FIT Student Rug Design Competition
Top winners’ work to be included in Designers’ Studio Collection.

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.

USGBC-LA Bestows Inaugural Sustainable Innovation Awards
Projects honored at 7th Annual Green Gala

Cooper-Hewitt Names 2012 National Design Award Winners
This marks the 13th year for the program that honors multidisciplinary design

Interior Design Magazine’s Best of Year 2012 Projects
Seventh annual awards celebrate best project of the year

Good Design Awards 2012: Tabletop and Hardware
The Chicago Athenaeum’s annual awards for the best in product design

Good Design Awards 2012: Bath and Accessories
The Chicago Athenaeum’s annual awards for the best in product design

Good Design Awards 2012: Kitchen/Appliances
The Chicago Athenaeum’s annual awards for the best in product design

Good Design Awards 2012: Textiles, Floor coverings, Wallcoverings
The Chicago Athenaeum’s annual awards for the best in product design

Good Design Furniture Awards for 2012
The Chicago Athenaeum's annual awards for the best in furniture design

Design Awards: Best New Products at NYIGF
SFERRA Marmi Italian Printed Silk Throw Named Best of Market

Design Awards: 2013 Wynn Newhouse Awards
Awards recognize fine artists working with disabilities

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.

Call for Entries: IFDA EF 2013 Scholarships
The Educational Foundation’s annual drive to push design forward

Profile: FlowerSchool New York
The school and its Master Designers offer floral education for all levels of students

Directory: Fab Furn
Your running roster of the weekly Fab Furn picks

IFDA’s Educational Foundation: Supporting the Design Community
Designers of today and tomorrow benefit from the charitable group

On the Bookshelves: The Wool Book
Design book aims to draw attention to the versatile material

Interior Design Magazine’s Best of Year 2012 Product Winners
Seventh annual awards celebrate best products of the year

Design Directory: Decoration & Design Building, NYC
The D&D Building dresses up the East side

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: 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: Washington Design Center, Washington D.C.
The center of the design community in our nation’s capital

Trade Show Calendar for 2012
A guide to the important trade shows happening in the home furnishings category this year.

Directory: Seattle Design Center
The Pacific Northwest’s destination for the design trade

IFDA’s Crystal Ball: How We’ll Live in 2020
Move over McMansions – IFDA predicts the homes of the future.

Ahead of the Curve with Las Vegas Market Tastemakers
The hottest trends from the summer 2011 Las Vegas Market

Emerald City: Pantone Selects Emerald as 2013 Color of the Year
The glorious shade of green is expected to power up the home and beyond

Hansgrohe Combines Elegance with Ingenuity
The German company adds to its roster of bath systems and fixtures

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.

Pantone Color of Year 2013 - Emerald Home Products
Emerald infuses the latest in home products

Historic Design
Take a stroll through design history with these historic homes and products

Venice Garden & Home Tour 2012: Photo Gallery
Homes that will educate and inspire from the California coast

Interiors & Exteriors
A home is a true reflection of those who live within its walls

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

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

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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