2026 Sustainable Interior Design Trends
As we look toward 2026, it has become apparent that sustainable interior design is no longer something you “add on” when it feels convenient. It is a defining part of what clients expect and a major factor in how they choose the designer they want to work with. However, the landscape shaping those expectations is […]
Sustainable Interior Design Partnerships Are Your Missing Link
Does the thought of implementing sustainability in your design business feel like a huge lift? Sustainable interior design partnerships can change that. With endless materials to research, new certifications to learn, and more client questions than ever, it is no wonder you might feel intimidated. The truth is you do not have to figure it […]
How to Talk to Interior Design Clients About Sustainability
Each time I give a live webinar, visit a local NKBA chapter to teach, or sit on a panel, there is a Q&A session that follows the event. Over the past two years I’ve noticed a trending question regardless of where in the country I happen to be. The question is always centered around how […]
Upcycling As a Professional Interior Designer
Designers are often focused and intent on bringing our vision to life for our clients. Many designers may not take a moment to consider how much waste each project brings along. Over 9,000,000 tons of furniture are estimated to go to landfills each year in the US alone. On average, remodel projects in the United […]
The Industry Got It Wrong—Sustainable Interior Design Is Not a Hard Sell
Recently, I was honored to be asked to write an article for an industry magazine to help designers feel more confident in integrating sustainable interior design into their projects. After sitting with the assignment for a while, I learned that something bothered me about this topic. (I will admit that I chose the topic and […]
The 2025 Guide to Setting Sustainability Goals for Your Interior Design Business
Aligning Your Interior Design Business Goals with Sustainability As we close our first month in 2025, it is important to remember there is no right or wrong time to set sustainability goals for interior designers. That said, most of us tend to set our goals at the beginning of the year, and I hope to […]
Tariffs, Trends, and the Future of Interior Design: Why American-Made Matters
A Year’s End Reflection on High Point and What’s Next in 2025 As we prepare to head into a new year, with a new set of challenges, I find myself torn on what to write about for this final piece of the year. On the one hand, I attended High Point Market, and learned so […]
High Point Market: Essential Sustainability Insights for Interior Designers
Whether you’re a designer specializing in construction and remodeling or primarily focused on furniture projects, High Point Market is an event that brings excitement every season. Just in case it hasn’t crossed your radar, High Point Market is the largest and most influential home furnishings trade show in the world, setting the trends and showcasing […]