Business of Home

From glossy tile to neoclassical hardware and shearling-clad counter stools, consider one of these of-the-moment designs for an upcoming project.

9 fresh designs for an instant kitchen upgrade The kitchen is the heart of the home, and the right accents are essential to making it a magnetic gathering space. From glossy tile to neoclassical hardware...

From East Coast art fairs to the big summer markets, read on for BOH’s list of gatherings and shows happening next month.

July’s can’t-miss design events From East Coast art fairs to the big summer markets, read on for BOH’s list of gatherings and shows happening next month. Wow!house London | Through Jul...

On this episode of The Business of Home Podcast, Liberty Interiors head of design Genevieve Bennett discusses the impact of the British brand’s iconic London storefront, why the company is cautious about performance fabrics, and how to look to the past to design for the future.

How Liberty stays fresh after 151 years When Arthur Lasenby Liberty was refused a pay raise from his boss at a cloak-and-shawl emporium on London’s Regent Street some 151 years ago, he quit and bo...

From linear floor lamps to crop circle–inspired rugs, here are some standout debuts from Chicago, Copenhagen and beyond.

Noteworthy debuts from NeoCon, 3daysofdesign and more Product Preview is a weekly series spotlighting the latest and greatest debuts in the marketplace. Check back every Friday for what’s new and notable. ...

This week, we asked seven architecture and design firm leaders to share when they reevaluate their rates—and the factors that go into their decision.

How often do you reassess your fees? Knowing when it’s time to adjust your fees is key to running a profitable business. This week, we asked seven architecture and design firm leaders—Yasmine A...

Hiring additional staff becomes more complicated the higher up the ladder you go. Do you reward loyalty and hard work by promoting from within, or will your firm profit from bringing in someone with a fresh perspective and new skill set? The risks and rewards of both approaches can help firms determine the right path forward.

Should you hire from within or look elsewhere? Hiring additional staff becomes more complicated the higher up the ladder you go. Do you reward loyalty and hard work by promoting from within, or will your...

Union City, New Jersey–based Djivan Schapira’s retro-futuristic designs explore the relationship between material and light.

This French-born designer is reimagining resin furniture in wild new ways Djivan Schapira is driven by the tension between material and light. The Union City, New Jersey–based furniture maker creates objects that examine the relat...

Business coach Gail Doby explains why strong processes and role shifts are key to navigating scale without sacrificing what made your firm special.

How to protect your firm culture as you grow When my design firm was only five people, I knew everything. I knew which client was nervous about their budget, which fabric order was running late, and wh...

On this episode of Ask Us Anything, Philadelphia-based interior designer Lucy O’Brien of Tartan & Toile answers a question from a designer who recently had to compromise their creative vision after coming up against an order minimum.

I can’t meet the minimum order. What should I do? On Ask Us Anything, BOH editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen taps former Trade Tales guests to answer real, confidential designer questions, offering a safe spa...

Google Lens has become an indispensable tool for buyers and sellers alike. That’s been both good and bad.

How Google Lens changed antique shopping forever If you’ve put in any time in the trenches—digging through boxes at an estate sale, screeching to stop at every garage sale, strolling through Brimfield—you’...