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Congrats to the IDS Members who are finalists for the 30th Annual ARTS Awards!
Interior Designer Category: Ginger Curtis, Kristi Hopper, David Santiago
Product Designer Category: Dann Foley, Charles Pavarini
See the entire list of finalists here.
Would you or your chapter like to be featured on Hot Topics? Email Maddie Landers at mlanders@interiordesignsociety.org for more information.
Home Furnishings Insurance Group is the leading agency for the home furnishings industry and is the exclusive partner of the Interior Design Society (IDS). The association program utilizes IDS group buying powers to offer general liability insurance, which is essential to every business at an incredibly low price! Interested? Click here to learn more.
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At The Tub Studio, we try to think outside the box when it comes to the presentation of our high quality, thick acrylic transitional and vintage bathtubs. We only offer tub packages that are stimulating, innovative and beautiful. From gilding to specialized finishing, we think we have what you need.
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The IDS Portland Chapter's July meeting was held at the vendor member, Mountainwood Homes. Robert Wood talked about the importance of having clear communication between builders and designers to make client projects go smoothly. After Robert's talk, teams had the opportunity to get creative with a little Mood Board Madness. Working with limited time, teams came up with a design style and then sourced the materials for the look they designed.
 Did you know there are over 10,000 children ages 0 – 17 in protective custody in the DFW region alone? Pathways opened its first Child Placing Agency and today operates 15 branch offices combining both Foster Care and Mosaic, a behavioral health program. Pathways is serving approximately 500 children in the Foster Care Programs in Texas.
The Dallas/Ft. Worth Chapter of IDS redesigned every office and main area.
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Lacrosse Hardwood Flooring has earned a reputation as an ethical company known for delivering high quality unique flooring products. Our best ideas come from listening to our staff and partnering with our customers to solve problems that create beautiful flooring solutions.
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Our August Member Spotlight is Sally L. Williams, from Raleigh, NC! Read more about her design journey here.
“In 1995 I decided to leave a career in Corporate Accounting Management and opened a Gallery, to follow my life-long passion for Fine Art and Craft. During the seven years of Gallery ownership my eyes were opened to the world of Interior Design. In 2002, I closed the Gallery and Colorful Concepts was born.”
Being a leader in the industry isn’t just about being business savvy; it’s about giving back. As a company, Howard Elliott is committed to help those in need whether they are affected by devastating natural disasters, financial hardships or illness. Through the years, we have enjoyed giving back to the community through both charitable donations and setting aside time in our busy schedules to participate in outreach programs.
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It’s hard to believe we’re now in August – which means the summer holidays are nearly over! For those of us with college-age children, “Back to School Season” is fast approaching. Assisting your freshman, sophomore, or senior as they move from home to set up their college dorm for the fall semester is an important parent-child milestone. But what can you do to help them create a space that’s optimized to ensure both academic and personal success? The answer is Feng Shui!
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The Interior Design Society has announced that the exclusive IDS Buyers’ Guide
— the premier resource of relevant products and services for interior design professionals — is now
available at the IDS website at http://www.interiordesignersbuyersguide.com/.
If your company or business has not yet taken advantage of this exceptional opportunity to highlight
your products and services in the Guide, it is not too late! To learn more about advertising your products
or services in this exclusive Guide, please email ids-advertise@svmmedia.com or click here.
The Wall Street Journal
In interior design, ‘safe’ no longer equals ‘ugly.’ New ‘aging in place’ design elements and approaches are beautiful, or better, invisible.
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By Michael J. Berens
 By now, the notion of designing playful workspaces or spaces at work for play is no longer novel. Some of the world’s top companies are renowned for providing playful environments for their workers and have testified to the many ways they benefit the company by enhancing employee satisfaction and encouraging creativity and camaraderie. But, as recent research shows, there is also a serious side to play at work that is embedded in these designs, tying them closely to the bottom line.
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The Urban Developer
Modern developers are constantly challenged by buyers to ensure their projects feature the current design trends in the market. With so many stunning bespoke kitchens within residential projects it is not surprising that we all aspire to live within those homes and spaces.
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Commercial Observer
The firm’s bread and butter is designing multi-unit affordable housing projects, many of which are developed in D.C.’s predominantly African-American communities.
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Forbes
Can a hotel room be so groundbreaking that it deserves a patent? If it's the WorkLife Room, billed as the “guestroom of the future,” the answer apparently is yes.
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Radioworld
Women in Consumer Technology (WiCT), an organization promoting the advancement of women in the consumer technology industry, today announced that it will present a TechTalk panel discussion titled, “The Impact of Technology on Lifestyle Design,” on Thursday, Sept. 6 from 12-12:45 p.m. on the Smart Stage at CEDIA Expo 2018. It will be hosted by Toni Sabatino, an award-winning member of the Interior Design Society, the K&BB Editorial Advisory Board, and Sustainable Furnishings Council.
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Santa Fe New Mexican
Beauty and inspiration are the keys to unlocking anyone’s design style. Through the ages, there have been many breathtaking examples of architectural and interior design that are stunning to see. The “style” of these is as varied as the number of examples, begging the question: What makes them so appealing to the human eye and psyche?
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Vogue
Even if you’re not quite in the market for a mannered Bellport estate or historic château, hot tips for that kind of luxe decorating are in splendidly high supply. Here are a few books to add to your wishlist.
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The Interior Design Society has joined The Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC), effective Jan. 1. Click here to learn more.
Information on CEU change for IDS Associate members
As of January 1, 2017, IDS Associate members must earn a minimum of 0.4 (4 hours) approved continuing education units (CEU) each year. Please make note of the following helpful information regarding CEUs and CEU filing to maintain your Associatel level membership in IDS.
IDS bylaws and policies require Professional and Associate members to meet the continuing education requirement. The IDS continuing education requirement is separate from any mandated continuing education requirement in your local jurisdiction. Check with your state regulatory board for requirements.
Filing CEUs
IDS members must utilize the Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC) registry to file CEUs. Each IDS member must create a free account through IDCEC. Once you have created your IDCEC account, you will receive a unique IDCEC number to login into the IDCEC website (your IDCEC number is different than your IDS member number). The IDCEC user registry allows you to upload and track your continuing education activity as well as store a record for you under your account. Check your IDCEC account regularly to ensure your records are up-to-date. At the end of each CEU cycle, you will be required to submit your IDCEC report to the IDS National office to verify that you have fulfilled your CEU requirement.
Special Circumstances
IDS may grant an adjustment to the requirement for individuals experiencing poor health, certified by a physician; a specific physical or mental disability, certified by an appropriate health care professional; extended duty with the armed forces; or for extreme hardship, which, in the board’s judgment, makes it impossible for the member to comply. Requests for an adjustment to the continuing education requirement must be made at least two months (by October 30) prior to the end of the current reporting period.
Noncompliance
At the end of a reporting period, members who have failed to meet the CEU requirements will be subject to a non-compliance fee ($10 per CEU). Any member who fails to comply with the continuing education requirement, including payment of the noncompliance fee, may be subject to devaluation of Professional membership.
Please call IDS Membership Manager, Della Swider at 336-884-4437 ext. 223 for information. If you are an active member of IDS National, join our closed Facebook group to connect with members across the country! Click here to join the group.
Concrete Decor magazine, the concrete industry's premier magazine for all things decorative concrete is offering IDS members the chance to subscribe free to their magazine. Click here to read their current issue that features an article about how decorative concrete is carving its way into the design community.
If you are interested in obtaining a membership certificate or replacement membership card, please email idsbenefits@interiordesignsociety.org or call 336-884-4437 ext. 223 (please note for all replacement membership cards, there will be a $10 fee payable in advance for each replacement card ordered).
To view benefits exclusively available to IDS members, visit the Member Benefits page on the IDS National website. Members must log in on the IDS website in order to take advantage of available discounts.
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