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ASID recognizes next generation of design innovators
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) announced its 2026 Ones to Watch Award, a recognition for early-career interior design
Exterior Design
Backyard features homebuyers want in 2026
Homeowners now treat outdoor spaces like functional extensions of the house, packed with purpose, comfort and long-term value. When scanning
Design Principles
Fusing Luxury and Functionality
 Understanding the role interior designers play behind the scenes For me, luxury and functionality are inseparable. It does not make
Interior Design
Design choices that inspire tranquility
Homeowners are seeking spaces that inspire tranquility and prioritize wellness. Design trends are shifting towards interiors that are softer and
Custom Homebuilding
Alpine architecture blended with modernism
Loudermilk Homes is one of the leading custom luxury design and build firms across Georgia and North Carolina, a testament
Design Trends
These 5 design trends are back in style
This year has been the year of comebacks; previously outdated trends are making their way back into the limelight. Interior
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ASID recognizes next generation of design innovators
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) announced its 2026 Ones to Watch Award, a recognition for early-career interior design
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- Economic growth increases in 44 states in Q2According to the latest estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased in 44 states and the District of Columbia in the second quarter of 2026. GDP growth ranged from a 4.0% annualized increase in New York to a 2.3% decline in West Virginia, pointing to continued regional differences […]
- The latest Cotality Case-Shiller Home Price Index: Home prices up 1.9%The latest S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Home Price Index reported that national U.S. home prices increased by 1.9% year-over-year in July 2026, up from 1.6% in June. However, monthly price momentum remained subdued, with national prices edging up just 0.1% from June. Regionally, Midwestern and Northeastern markets remained strong, with cities such as Chicago and New […]
- Consumer confidence softens in SeptemberConsumer confidence decreased in September 2026, according to the Consumer Confidence Index. The index is a survey measuring how optimistic or pessimistic consumers feel about their financial situation, consisting of two components: how consumers feel about their present situation and their expected situation. This index fell from 89.4 to 81.9 in September, the lowest level since […]