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J+J Flooring Introduces Ume, a New Kinetex Design
DALTON, GA.—J+J Flooring announces the launch of Ume, the newest addition to its Kinetex resilient textile flooring collection. Drawing its name and inspiration from...
NanaWall Announces Call for Submissions for NanaAwards
CORTE MADERA, CALIF.—NanaWall, a leader in opening glass wall systems for 40 years, has opened submissions for the NanaAwards 2026 Project and Design Competition....
JW Marriott Unveils a Mindful Sanctuary in Kenya’s Solio Game Reserve
LAIKIPIA, KENYA—JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 hotel brands, announces the opening of JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp in...
Puerto Rico Grants Approval for Esencia, Activating More Than $2 Billion Investment
CABO ROJO, PUERTO RICO—The development team of Reuben Brothers and Three Rules Capital announced they have received approval to move forward with developing Esencia...
Tarkett Introduces UpFront, a New Walk-Off System
SOLON, OHIO—UpFront, a new walk-off system from Tarkett, blends elevated design with enduring performance for a refined entry experience. Available in two styles with hybrid...
Shaw Contract Hospitality Launches Untitled
CARTERSVILLE, GA.—Shaw Contract Hospitality has officially launched Untitled, an Axminster carpet collection and the design centerpiece of the brand’s deepened commitment to custom Axminster products....
How Hotel Architecture Shapes Guest Perception of Sustainability
A hotel’s physical structure speaks before any mission statement, or sustainability certification ever can. Modern travelers increasingly seek authentic, eco-friendly practices rather than surface-level...
Wilsonart Expands HPL Collection with New Styles
TEMPLE, TEXAS—Wilsonart has unveiled its 2026 High Pressure Laminate (HPL) collection, the brand’s first significant pattern expansion since 2022. The new collection was designed to...
Heller Expands Mario Bellini’s MB Collection with New Colorways
NEW YORK—Heller expands Mario Bellini’s iconic MB Collection with five sophisticated new colorways, bringing greater depth to one of the brand’s most beloved designs....
Ultraleather by Ultrafabrics Partners with Kravet to Launch the Ultraleather VI Book
NEW YORK—Ultraleather, the residential brand by Ultrafabrics—a global leader in high-performance leather alternatives and coated fabrics—has partnered with Kravet to launch the Ultraleather VI book. This newly...
Performance With Feeling: New Upholstery Introductions from Designtex
NEW YORK—Designtex, the leading designer and manufacturer of applied materials for the built environment, introduces Awe, Brio, Nestle, Steady + Vim, five performance upholsteries...
Tarkett to Offer Popular Wall Base Profiles in Rubber Formulation
SOLON, OHIO—Tarkett, a world leader in innovative and sustainable flooring solutions, will now offer six of its most popular Johnsonite Millwork Wall Base profiles in the company’s non-PVC...
A New Way to Experience Joshua Tree: RESET Hotel Joins Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
BETHESDA, MD.—Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy announced that RESET Hotel in Twentynine Palms, Calif., has joined its curated portfolio of nature-immersed, design-forward accommodations. The sustainably designed property...
Bjelin Celebrates 10 Years with Growing Production of Woodura Flooring
VIKEN, SWEDEN—Bjelin, an international wood flooring manufacturer using advanced technology, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary, marking a decade of growth, innovation and international expansion....
Roppe Launches Pixelart Minimalist Collection
FOSTORIA, OHIO—Roppe Corporation, an American leader in commercial resilient flooring with over 70 years of manufacturing expertise, has introduced PixelArt Minimalist Collection, the only...
Siringit Collection Officially Opens Siringit Tarangire Camp
TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK, TANZANIA—Siringit Collection officially announces the opening of Siringit Tarangire Camp, a new luxury safari camp bringing contemporary East African design, locally rooted...
Humanscale Launches Re-Freshed Program for Contract Furniture
NEW YORK—Humanscale has launched Re-Freshed, a Second-Life Program that extends the lifespan of its most iconic products through refurbishment and resale. Beginning with the...
Crescent Hotels & Resorts Welcomes Populus Denver Property to its Portfolio
DENVER—Crescent Hotels & Resorts announces the addition of Populus Denver, the award-winning carbon positive hotel, to its growing portfolio under the Latitudes Collection, Crescent’s platform...
Hightower Expands the Stanza Collection with Launch of Stanza Tables
SEATTLE—Hightower unveils Stanza Tables, the newest addition to the award-winning Stanza Collection. Originally introduced at NeoCon 2023 as a family of modular planters, Stanza...
Designtex Introduces College + Puffer, a New Approach to Pattern
NEW YORK—Designtex, the leading designer and manufacturer of applied materials for the built environment, introduces Collage and Puffer, both examining the interplay between color,...
