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Interior Designers Report Experiencing Slowdown in New Business

NKBA market index shows slowest conditions since the first quarter of 2020, with 31% of designers seeing fewer…

News November 15
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Home Renovation Activity Expected to Pick Up Heading into 2023

Homeowners found to be investing in home upgrades amidst uncertainties in the housing market.

News November 14
Labor The Home Depot

Home Depot Introduces Jobseeker PathtoPro Tool

The Home Depot launched a new jobseeker marketplace created to connect skilled tradespeople to hiring trades professionals in…

Briefs October 20
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How Much Will Motorized Shade Market Grow in 2023?

Integrators show 13% growth in motorized shade market while nearly a third of all projects include them at…

News October 19
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CEDIA Expo Keynoter Outlines History of Streaming Media

Greg Durkin of Enact Insight says streaming media has been a series of good decisions and bad decisions…

News September 30
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11% Growth Expected in Air Purifier Market

A more vulnerable, aging demographic and an increase in climate concern are primary reasons for expected air purifier…

News August 17
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Measuring Homeowner Trust in Smart Home Technology

Many consumers of smart home technology have a stigma against voice assistants listening to what's going on in…

News August 8
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How Do Consumers Research Smart Home Gear?

Parks Associates research reveals manufacturer websites are No. 1 source for researching smart home equipment. Integrator websites are…

News July 28
Hidden Technology

What Clients Want: Hidden Technology or Exposed?

Research finds 86% of dealers are asked to hide technology on their projects, while 96% say industrial design…

News July 22
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NKBA Midyear Outlook Forecasts 16% Rise in Kitchen & Bath Spending in 2022

Integrator opportunities to work with designers in kitchen & bath market stays healthy, per NKBA findings, including remodels…

News July 21
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