By Sophia BennettAll photos courtesy of Dorothy Draper & Company, Inc.When Carleton Varney started at Dorothy Draper & Company, he would walk around the office with the storied designer as she checked in on...
Fabric is a foundational part of all draperies, soft shades and other home goods. What textiles are consumers clamoring for right now? And what can workrooms and designers expect from the fabrics of the future? We asked...
Window fashion professionals and home decorating enthusiasts have a comprehensive new resource for inspiration and technical information for window coverings and soft treatments of all kinds.“Designer Window Fashions,”...
By Kathy WallWhy do some businesses get media attention and others don’t? Is it because those getting coverage in the press are somehow better? The answer is yes, but probably not in the way you imagine.The product and...
By Taryn PearceOnline interior design services were seeing an uptick in popularity before COVID-19, but the pandemic and resulting shutdown have made them a crucial part of any designer’s toolkit.Designers eager...
Window Fashion VISION is thrilled to recognize some of the industry’s brightest up-and-coming stars through the new Window Fashion VISION 20 Under 40 Awards. Participants will be honored at a virtual...
By Madeleine MacRae Pandemic or not, there is one huge opportunity that most window covering dealers neglect. Consider this scenario: You are an owner/operator and your close rate is in the 70 percent range and...
By Amber De La GarzaRight now, we are in uncharted waters and circumstances are outside our control. The question is: How are you going to react? Are you going to rationalize why it’s OK to not show up for your...
Pierre Frey has been producing exceptionally strong travel-inspired collections for the past several years, and January’s 2020 collection is perhaps the most impressive yet. Rêveries Orientales features influences from...
By Vita Vygovska Have you had your breakdown yet? I have. It came on April 7, about three weeks into the coronavirus-related shutdown (at least in Pennsylvania, where I live). Everything was OK. Well, nothing really was...