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HBF Textiles Unveils Paint by Numbers Collection
HICKORY, N.C.—HBF Textiles, in collaboration with Liam Lee, unveils Paint By Numbers, Lee’s debut textile collection comprising four unexpected and vibrant patterns that demonstrate Lee’s...
From Truck Trash to Treasure: The Uniqueness of Stephen Pikus Design’s Lighting Sculpture
I have reported on quite a few “Trash to Treasure” stories over the years—the most recent being Poly-Wood, LLC because of its use of...
Invi Air Introduces Slot Tile Round Diffuser for Integrated Ceiling Design
BROOKLYN, N.Y.—Invi Air, a leading manufacturer of HVAC diffusers and frameless vent covers, introduces the Slot Tile Round Diffuser, a new circular addition to its Slot...
Scandic To Open Underground Hotel Beneath Stockholm City Center
Scandic Hotels, with above ground locations in cities including Berlin, Helsinke and Copenhagen, are partnering with Axfast to build an underground 135-room Scandic Go...
The Austin Convention Center: One of the Most Sustainable Public Projects in Austin’s History
AUSTIN, TEXAS—The Austin Convention Center Department (ACCD) is celebrating a milestone in the redevelopment and expansion project, known as UnconventionalATX, having officially entered the...
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Chicago Faucets
Innovation, Durability, Performance
Chicago Faucets is celebrating 125 years of delivering reliable commercial plumbing products. The company is known for innovation, durability, and water-saving...
Trends Redefining Hospitality Design & Hotel Development
INTERNATIONAL REPORT—Premium hospitality is undergoing a profound shift. Across North America and Europe, guests are signaling that what matters most is no longer spectacle...
How Green Hotels Can Reduce Hidden Stressors
For lodging owners and operators, hidden stressors are becoming a design and operations question, not just a wellness talking point. Guests may not cite...
Tarkett Launches Transcribe Carpet Tile & Luxury Vinyl Tile Collection
SOLON, OHIO—From ancient etchings to contemporary icons, human beings have always had an enduring instinct to communicate through marks and symbols. Now, Tarkett is bringing...
NEWH Honors Stacy Garcia with 2026 ICON of Industry Award
LAS VEGAS—NEWH, Inc., The Global Hospitality Network, announced Stacy Garcia as the 2026 recipient of the ICON of Industry Award during the NEWH Women...
Kirei Introduces Five New Acoustic Baffles to Lit Collection
SAN DIEGO—Kirei, a provider of innovative, sustainable acoustic design materials for commercial interiors, introduces five new acoustic baffles to the Lit Collection: Hyperfly Baffle...
How Salutogenic Design Is Rewriting the Future of Wallcoverings
In the built environment, walls have long been treated as passive backdrops—surfaces to decorate, protect, or brand. But a quiet transformation is underway. As...
Portola Hotel & Spa Earns LEED Gold Certification, Reinforcing Its Legacy as Central California’s Leading Sustainable Hotel
MONTEREY, CALIF.—Portola Hotel & Spa announced that it has earned LEED Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, one of the most widely recognized...
Hotel Belmar Introduces Artista, a Regenerative Luxury Villa Collection in the Monteverde Cloud Forest
MONTEVERDE, COSTA RICA—Hotel Belmar announces the debut of Artista, a natural evolution of its long-standing commitment to regenerative hospitality. Set within Monteverde’s iconic cloud...
Bjelin Launches Full range of Flooring Accessories
VIKEN, SWEDEN—Bjelin has introduced a complete range of accessories to complement its flooring collections. These accessories are developed in response to market demand to...
Wilsonart Unveils Thinscape Composite Tops for Modern Interiors
TEMPLE, TEXAS—Wilsonart unveils Thinscape, its ½-inch ultra-thin composite tops that deliver a new design option when seeking slab options for both commercial and residential use. Lightweight, fabrication-friendly, and ready to perform, Thinscape bridges modern aesthetics with...
Tarkett to Participate in Design Days from June 8 to 10
SOLON, OHIO—Tarkett’s Chicago showroom (215 N. Peoria Street, Floor 10) will transform into a creative hub for interior designers from around the world during...
Fosun International Releases 2025 ESG Report & Climate Information Disclosures Report
HONG KONG—Fosun International Limited, together with its subsidiaries, released the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report 2025. Facing the increasingly severe challenges of global...
1 Hotel Austin Anchors Tallest Tower in Texas
AUSTIN, TEXAS—1 Hotels, the mission-driven luxury lifestyle brand founded by Barry Sternlicht, is now accepting reservations for 1 Hotel Austin, an urban sanctuary in the...
Kirei Introduces HyperFly Clouds & Baffles, Part of the Lit Collection
SAN DIEGO—Kirei, part of Carnegie Acoustic Solutions and a provider of innovative, sustainable acoustic design materials for commercial interiors, announces two additions to the...
