While not every exhibitor displayed LEDs at this year’s Lightfair International, held in New York City in early May, the energy-efficient systems were the stars of the show.
Design-savvy building products and finishes'from bold, graphic carpet to minimalist door hardware'are going the distance to make hospitality venues inviting.
In a more conspicuous display of consumption—and as an indicator of the increasing disposability of furniture design—recent fashion trends informed a large number of the latelst offerings as is evident in the likes of puffy chairs and pleated sofas.