Seven projects by leading interior design firms were selected as the 2016 IIDA Interior Design Competition winners including the Newell Rubbermaid Design Center located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Winners will be celebrated at 2016 NeoCon.

The latest sales figures and a quarterly activity index show the office furniture industry on strong footing heading into next month’s NeoCon trade show in Chicago.

As the world of commercial interiors continues to evolve, NeoCon remains a constant. Now in its 47th edition, the show (held from June 15-17 at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago) is the premier platform for connecting, learning and doing business in the industry.

I wouldn’t say I’m an introvert, but I do need some quiet time at work. That’s why I was excited this year to see the trending back to a “me” space as opposed to all “we” open-area office environments.

NeoCon 2014 presented custom interior woodworkers with the business case for “adaptive” office furnishings; IWF 2014 will showcase new tools and technological innovations for growing in the industry.

New interior home color trends designed by Sherwin Williams include palettes taken from vibrant deep sea species and fascinating outer space discoveries.

Harden Contract, a manufacturer of high-quality solid hardwood office furniture known for fine detailing and rich, hand-rubbed finishes, has collaborated with designer Greg Saul of Tolleson Saul Design to develop a lightly scaled wood chair inspired by mid-century modernists

Grand Rapids Chair Company, a Michigan-based manufacturer of commercial and hospitality furniture, introduces Andy, a new wood seating and table collections at NeoCon 2014.