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Start 2021 off on the right foot by educating yourself on green design!

We've teamed up with Sustainable Furnishings Council for an introductory CEU course on sustainable design and furniture, and how you can incorporate it into your business. Register here.
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Save the Date: Jan. 28 — IDS Chapter Leadership Session
Are you a new or returning IDS chapter officer? Our traditional Chapter Leadership Session is still happening this year, but will be held virtually! Save the date for Jan. 28 and stay tuned for registration information.
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Now live: The IDS List!
Included with every IDS membership, our newest initiative connects IDS designer members with potential clients. Designed for the consumer eye, this interactive platform features the work of our members nationwide, and educates visitors on why and how to hire an interior designer. Most importantly, it hosts a searchable directory to help pair people searching for design services with IDS designer. Be sure to submit your profile today to be featured!
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December Member Spotlight: Louisa McGregor
When did you realize that you wanted to become an interior designer?
I realized I wanted to become an interior designer actually after graduating college and receiving my B.S degree in Business Administration before enrolling in design school. This epiphany came to me after realizing how my early years had already shaped the love of design I had within me and how natural it came.
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Top designing styles and you
Ginger Curtis writes: Design styles — where to start and where to end? Journey deep into Instagram, Houzz or Pinterest, and many of us come up for air wondering how to articulate our style. As an experienced Dallas interior designer, I have seen several styles come and go, and each one has its qualities, quirks and irks.
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The art of the pivot
Though Nikki Chu is a seasoned interior designer — with celebrity clients, a television show and multiple product lines under her belt — when COVID turned the world upside-down earlier this year, she says she felt like an entry-level designer again.
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The top 5 reasons to be an IDS member
At IDS, we are passionate about helping designers achieve their dreams and succeed in their business. Now is as great a time as ever to be a member of our organization, and we've put together a list of the main reasons why we think you should be a part of our IDS family.
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Sustainable interior design trends for 2021
Inhabitat
While 2020 was defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us were grateful for the extra time spent with families inside the home. As 2021 approaches, it is looking like that home-bound time will continue well into the new year, which stands to influence how interior design will trend in the future.
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The benefits of working with an interior designer
Longview News-Journal
Home is where the heart is, and it's also where homeowners express their style. Though interior design may come naturally to some homeowners, many more can benefit from a little help defining their style and translating that style into a beautiful home. In such instances, interior designers can be the most valuable investments homeowners make in their homes.
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How interior decorators are styling 2021's biggest paint color trends
The Zoe Report
Michelle Guerrere writes: If the new year is leaving you with an urge to hit the reset button, then might I recommend a home refresh? Whether you're in need of a revamped home office space or if you're looking for a simple way to update your living room, there are countless ways to infuse modern style trends into your home — none of which are easier than the trick in-the-know interior designers have been using for decades: a fresh coat of paint.
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Change up the energy in your home through interior design tips for 2021
Bay News 9
Laying out materials and photos of furniture is how LuxySpace designers Christina Kaz and Lilit Devejian make a mood board — both physically and digitally.
The pair have been tasked with designing a home, and the mood board they are working with reflects one room's vision.
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Healthcare designers find new ways to calm and ease the mind
Architectural Digest
Sure, zen palettes and soft fabrics are relaxing, but when's the last time a patient had a day with a sense of freedom, pleasant choices and some say over what was going to happen next? That kind of experience, say architectural designers and psychologists alike, may be what the mind needs most to truly release anxiety and operate from a baseline of safety. A new set of interior design principles are quickly evolving to help facilitate that healthy mindset in healthcare settings.
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How to incorporate this year's Pantone colors into your home decor
Daily Hive
Staying on trend with the latest looks in fashion or in your home doesn't have to be difficult or expensive.
In fact, changing some simple things around can really make a difference to the look in your home. If you're looking for some inspiration and foresight into the trends of 2021, look no further than Pantone's colors for 2021.
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7 suggestions for cozy minimalist design
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
There's no need to sacrifice coziness when editing your home decor down to what matters most. Here are tips from design pros to create a cozy minimalist design ... for a cleaner, calmer, yet still warm and welcoming home.
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What COVID-19 will mean for design trends in 2021
Architectural Digest
The year 2020 yielded many occurrences we never expected, and chief among them was collectively spending far more time in our homes than we'd ever anticipated. While there is hope that COVID-19 might soon release its grip on the world, the pandemic has so far managed to leave a significant mark on design trends, particularly surrounding the look and feel of our domiciles.
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