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List of vendors implementing price increases continues to grow

1 day ago | designerstoday.com | Cindy Hodnett

The ongoing uncertainty surrounding tariffs continues to drive shifts in pricing for many companies. As individual country-specific tariff policy is delayed, manufacturers have announced price increases to their customers, some immediate and others taking place over the next weeks and months. In a letter to customers, Ashley Furniture Inds.
Home furnishings among hardest hit sectors, small business survey reports

2 days ago | designerstoday.com | Joanne Friedrick

Small home furnishings business owners are particularly feeling the weight of the drop-off in consumer spending, according to a new survey by Alignable. The survey of more than 4,000 randomly selected small businesses found 59% of those in the home furnishings sector said their income is half or less in 2025 compared to 2024. That’s second only to travel/lodging proprietors, 60% of which said they’re seeing their income cut in half.
Female entrepreneurship: Industry leader celebrates 25 years

2 days ago | designerstoday.com | Cindy Hodnett

While talk of Y2K and the coming challenges of a new century was swirling about in 2000, furniture industry veteran Kathy Wall Hunt decided there was no time like the present to start a new company. Following high-level roles with Lexington Home Brands and Klaussner Home Furnishings as well as several major life challenges, Wall struck out on her own and opened a consulting firm: The Media Matters, Inc.
WithIt panel shares advice on how to survive, thrive

2 days ago | designerstoday.com | Anne Flynn Wear

An expert panel during the WithIt Leadership Conference this week in Kansas City, Mo., offered advice on how to survive and thrive during the many challenges of the current year. Panelists included Amy Finley from Finton Design, Becky Greene from Furnitureland South, Caroline Hipple from HB2 Resources and Suzie Roberts from Glen Raven/Sunbrella.
TV host Andy Cohen curates Pride Month collection for 1stDibs

3 days ago | designerstoday.com | Joanne Friedrick

Online marketplace 1stDibs is partnering with TV host Andy Cohen on a Pride Month collection featuring some of Cohen’s personal furniture and décor as well as curated items from LGBTQ+ sellers on the 1stDibs platform. The collection put together by Cohen, the Emmy-winning host and executive producer of “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen,” is part of a wider Pride assortment of furniture, art, jewelry and fashion from LGBTQ+ vendors on the 1stDibs site.
Top Project: Andrea Schumacher Interiors

3 days ago | designerstoday.com | Cecile Corral

In its May/June issue, Designers Today launched its Top Projects initiative, which recognizes great design from 10 interior designers across the country, including Andrea Schumacher Interiors here. Andrea Schumacher‘s approach to design is rooted in her deep connection to the world around her, where textures, forms, and the emotional power of spaces converge.
Jaipur Living’s Asha Chaudhary: Goal is to protect art of handmade rugs

4 days ago | designerstoday.com | Anne Flynn Wear

President and CEO of Jaipur Living Asha Chaudhary is the second generation of her family, along with her sister Archana and other siblings, to run the family business. Her father, N.K. Chaudhary, started Jaipur Rugs in 1978 based on principles of dignity and fairness. Over the years, he created opportunities for more than 40,000 artisans, many from marginalized communities in India.
Designing big in Brenham: A rock-and-roll vision for a Texas Hill Country retreat

4 days ago | designerstoday.com | Andrea Lillo

By Jessica Duce, JDuce DesignAn hour’s drive from my home in Houston, Texas Hill Country is filled with history, wildflowers and wide-open ranchlands. It’s also the location of my latest vacation rental interior design project, set in the tiny town of Brenham. Best known to the country as the home to Bluebell Creameries, Brenham is better known to interior designers as the last stop before Round Top.
Top Projects: Amber McCullough

5 days ago | designerstoday.com | Cindy Hodnett

In its May/June issue, Designers Today launched its Top Projects initiative, which recognizes great design from 10 interior designers across the country, including Amber McCullough Design here. Amber McCullough describes her firm as focused on “function and livability” and the Oklahoma City, Okla.-based designer embraced both for her Top Project.
Lutron acquires U.K. lighting brand to expand reach

5 days ago | designerstoday.com | Andrea Lillo

Lutron Electronics Co. has purchased Orluna LED Technologies Limited, a leading manufacturer of architectural lighting fixtures based in the United Kingdom. It marks Lutron‘s first acquisition outside of North America. Orluna’s product line of high-quality downlights, uplights and surface and track lighting complements Lutron’s advanced lighting, shading and control solutions, Lutron said. The move strengthens Lutron’s global reach, not only in the U.K. but also in Europe and the Middle East.