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June 17, 2025

At Home files for bankruptcy, The Shade Store taps Shea McGee for a new collection, and more

This week in design, the U.S. and China make progress on trade negotiations, Pottery Barn partners with fashion designer Cynthia Rowley, and AN Interior muses on new visions for the future of design media.

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June 11, 2025

I’m on a job with a nightmare contractor. What should I do now?

In this episode of Ask Us Anything, Amy Storm joins the show to answer a question from a fellow designer in need of advice on working with a contractor who is consistently missing the mark.

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June 10, 2025

MillerKnoll unveils vast archive, Williams-Sonoma inks deal with Benjamin Moore, and more

This week in design, 1stDibs offers Andy Cohen’s furniture, Chanel makes a major investment in circular materials, and Pinterest’s summer trend report uncovers a growing interest in digital detoxing and the Martha Stewart aesthetic.

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June 4, 2025

How better boundaries helped Adam Hunter fall back in love with his business

On this episode of Trade Tales, the Los Angeles designer shares how he developed boundaries to protect his professional relationships and how a shift toward cultivating deeper relationships helped him find the right size for his firm.

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June 3, 2025

Williams-Sonoma acquires Dormify, Trump tariffs face court challenge, and more

This week in design, Elton John and Waterford team up, Jake Arnold debuts his second collection for Lulu & Georgia, and the rising American obsession with bidets.

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May 30, 2025

Why staging company Vesta Home scooped up a design firm

The national brand purchased South Florida interior design firm Krista + Home, setting its sights on providing a comprehensive home experience.

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May 28, 2025

Should I charge for my design consultation?

In this episode of Ask Us Anything, Emilie Munroe joins the show to answer a question from a fellow designer who’s looking for advice on how to structure her client intake process—and whether or not to charge a consultation fee.

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May 28, 2025

How to start design conversations on social media

New York designer Tommy Landen Huerter shares how he found a social media niche by unpacking the design industry’s inner workings, crafting a design package that capitalizes on his growing audience, and finding content inspiration that ignites online discussion.

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May 27, 2025

Trump threatens new EU tariffs, The Wells Companies acquires Vermilion, and more

This week in design, Pottery Barn plans to launch in the U.K., Flower magazine announces Nashville as the site of its 2025 designer showhouse, and the annual Female Design Council Award winners are celebrated.

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May 21, 2025

How eliminating a markup has fueled Bella Mancini’s creativity

On this episode of Trade Tales, Bella Mancini shares why it’s crucial that clients communicate with every member of her team and how being “agnostic to client spend” has transformed her business for the better.

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