By Annette Phillips, ASID Have you ever wondered why in some public restrooms you need to climb over other people to get paper towels, put your bags on a wet surface and squeeze out the door to leave while others are so simple you don’t even think about the process?… Read More →

By Natalie Mendez, ASID As a fellow interior designer, I encourage every interior designer around the world to participate in World Interiors Day on May 25th . It is a day where we all unite to celebrate our profession, no matter what nationality, specialty, or professional organization we belong to…. Read More →

By: Barbara S. Marini, FASID, IDEC ASID National President Designers create safer, more efficient, and comfortable environments for the world in which we live. Not only does this drive economic growth, but it enhances our daily lives and contributes to the well-being of the occupants of designed spaces. Communicating the… Read More →

Interior designers have always been on the vanguard of the green building movement when it comes to creating healthier environments for building occupants. I know this from first-hand experience because for the past 12 years I’ve led the Healthy Building Network (HBN), an organization whose mission is to advocate for healthier… Read More →

As you walk down the red carpet and sip cocktails at Celebration next month, be sure to bid, and bid often, on the many exciting auction items offered by the ASID Foundation, such as a One Week Stay at Villa Cerrone in Umbria, Italy. The Foundation will be hosting a live… Read More →

I attended the Baker party at High Point on Sunday and the showroom was stunning, with gorgeous floral arrangements in every room. They have several modern designer collections this spring, including Thomas Pheasant, Laura Kirar and Barbara Barry, shown with their more traditional pieces from Stately Homes, a nod to… Read More →

ASID returned this week from High Point Spring Market where we spent several days touring showrooms and meeting with members from around the country. Taking place across 11.5 million square-feet of showspace in 180 buildings, it is not hard to imagine how “The Market” has become known as the world’s… Read More →

I always love going to High Point Market. Not only do you get to visit vendors and manufacturers that you love and have accounts with, but you also get to see new things and fall in love with different lines, gain inspiration, and think of new ideas! One manufacturer that… Read More →