Sharon Sherman of Thyme and Place Design on what’s actually broken between designers, brands, and showrooms, the risks of going direct, and the coming divide between conveyor belt design and painterly design.
Daltile’s Chicago Design Studio welcomed architects, designers, and other customers to its annual “Parked At NeoCon” lunch event during NeoCon 2026, showcasing new products, key programs, and supporting vendor partners.
Jenny York of Currey & Company on what designer-friendly actually looks like from the inside: small orders, real inventory, high-touch relationships, and why installation photography is a designer’s most underused tool.
Rhobin DelaCruz joins To-the-Trade to discuss High Point Market strategy, how his business shifted when he started going to market.
To-The-Trade Episode Summary This episode of To-The-Trade is brought to you by AJ Madison Pro, the industry’s trusted appliance resource for interior design professionals. What does it actually take to build a vendor relationship that lasts? Not a transactional one where you place an order and hope for the best, but the kind where a
To-The-Trade Episode Summary To-The-Trade host Laurie Laizure sits down with Phil Hotarek, a plumbing and HVAC contractor and decorative showroom owner in San Francisco, who also serves as president of Decorative Plumbing & Hardware Association (DPHA). Phil explains that DPHA was created to connect the industry’s key segments, manufacturers/brands, independent reps, and showrooms, in a
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Interior Design Community Exclusive: High Point Market 2025 Where Innovation Meets Emotion High Point Market has always been a source of inspiration and innovation, but this season, it transcended trends to become a full-on movement. From warm palettes and layered materials to a stunning integration of kitchen and bath into the interior design conversation, what
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Industry Events and Trade Shows Shows and markets can transform your pipeline and your point of view—if you plan them like projects. Use this hub to choose the right events, prep efficiently, and turn handshakes into revenue. Start here: Quick wins Pre-show planning At the show 48-hour follow-up Vendor relations & ethics Podcast & resources
