by Annie Dameworth | Oct 20, 2025 | Industry News
Benjamin Moore recently released its 2026 Color of the Year, Silhouette AF-655. The charcoal color with espresso undertones is described as mimicking tailored suiting. The company also revealed its 2026 Color Trends Palette, featuring muted neutral shades Raindance,...
by Annie Dameworth | Oct 17, 2025 | Industry News
Consumers plan to spend $890.49 per person on average this year on holiday gifts, food, decorations and other seasonal items, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual consumer survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. “Time and again,...
by Annie Dameworth | Oct 16, 2025 | Industry News
Retailers estimate that 15.8% of their annual sales will be returned this year, totaling $849.9 billion, according to the 2025 Retail Returns Landscape report released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Happy Returns. “Returns are no longer the end point of a...
by Annie Dameworth | Oct 15, 2025 | Industry News
Houzz Inc. recently released its Q4 2025 Houzz U.S. Renovation Barometer, revealing strengthened optimism among construction professionals following an increase in business activity, and moderate optimism among architectural and design professionals despite a slowdown...
by Annie Dameworth | Oct 15, 2025 | Trends & Products
Heading into 2026, many designers and contractors are seeing dark wood stains popping up as a popular choice among homeowners, according to House Digest. Moving away from the lighter wood tones seen over the past few years, dark stains bring a grounded, moody feel to...
