At Wayfair Professional, we strive to keep pace with all things furniture, design, décor, and renovation in the industries we serve. That’s why we’ve started this Monthly Wall-to-Wall Digest – a monthly round-up summarizing 10 topically relevant articles in the space, so you can stay up to date on what’s trending and join the conversation. We pride ourselves in becoming your most trusted business partner, whether you’re an interior designer, contractor, educator, hotelier, restauranteur, or office manager – we’ve got you covered. 

Here are the top 10 articles we feel are worth the read:

1) The 2019 Oscars Greenroom by Rolex Goes Deep

The 91st Academy Awards created a big buzz for many reasons. Something notable that didn’t get as much attention was the beautifully designed Greenroom Oscar presenters gathered in prior to their big moments on stage. The Greenroom, designed by Rolex, was inspired by the bottom of the sea and was designed to look like an underwater aquarium. The nature-inspired design comes at a time biophilic design has been a popular design choice. 

Read more about The Greenroom and see the stunning imagery by checking out this article on interiordesign.net.

2) The Future Is Bright: Top Trends from the Booming Boutique Hotel Industry

The boutique hotel movement is disrupting the hospitality industry. At the recent HX/BDNY conferences in New York city, industry experts offered a diverse set of perspectives as they discussed the future of this booming hotel trend.

Hear from the panel of experts, including Charlie Reichenbach, Wayfair Professional’s GM of Hospitality, by checking out this article.

3. Emerging Trends in Bathroom Design

There’s been renewed focus on building out hotel-worthy bathroom spaces in private homes and corporate spaces alike. With a strong economy, people have more money to spend and they’re looking to go beyond everyday practicality. To keep up with this shift, bath features and fixtures have seen significant developments over the years both in style and technology. Don't be surprised if your clients are willing to loosen their purse strings when it comes to bathroom design in the coming year.

Learn about this trend and the newest styles from Kohler, an industry innovator in bathroom design, here.

4) Trend Alert: The Farmhouse Sink Is Getting a Modern Makeover  

A mix of timeless design and on-trend material, the concrete farmhouse sink is a trend to watch in 2019. According to Wayfair data, searches for concrete furniture and decor is up 50 percent on the site this year.

*Check out this *RealSimple article* to see what else is trending and to view some inspirational shots.*

5) Toronto’s Interior Design Show Showcases the Power of Wood, Nature, and Design 

The recent Interior Design Show (IDS) in Toronto featured some of the world's top designers with a speaker series that touched on trending topics like biophilic design and sustainability.

*Check out *this article* to learn more about how some of the world's most influential designers have been stressing the importance of sustainable design practices and the deep relationship between nature, design, and human psychological and physical health.*

6) AR Shopping Apps to Help You Avoid Buyer's Remorse 

Wayfair has always been on the forefront of innovation. With the new "View in Room 3D" reality shopping feature, designers and shoppers alike can virtually view how products will look in their spaces before purchasing them, minimizing the risk of buyer’s remorse. Technology is “trending” in every industry under the sun, and interior designers are definitely taking advantage of new technologies to do their jobs more efficiently.

*Check out the full write up on this topic in *PCMag.com.

7) Proof You Should Hop on the Exposed Pipe Shower Trend ASAP 

Exposed pipe shower systems are a way to bring a little personality into bathrooms, which are notoriously difficult to liven up. With no signs of this trend slowing down, there's a good chance your clients will be wanting this look incorporated into their 2019 bathroom redesigns.

*Take a look at *this article from RealSimple* to learn more.*

8. Timeless Trends: Marble 

Marble may be nothing new, but modern designers are bringing it back in a big way. With its dramatic veining and versatile color, marble has long been a staple in interior design. From traditional takes to new interpretations, it doesn’t look like marble is going anywhere anytime soon.

*Find the inspiration you’ve been missing by scrolling through *these photos* of both traditional and more modern takes on marble.*

9. Finding Your Happy Place: Productivity In & Out of the Office

Office design can be tricky business. One minute it sounds like open-concept is the way to go, and then it sounds like workers worldwide are missing their privacy.

This article from Salary.com* details the latest trends in office design, and how physical spaces relate to productivity and happiness.*

10. Member Spotlight: Powell Architecture + Building Studio Breathes Life into The Green Pheasant Restaurant 

The Green Pheasant, a restaurant in downtown Nashville, has a unique style that’s a blend of Tennessee and Japan’s cultural traditions and cuisine. The designers incorporated a trend that is common in the hospitality realm – ensuring spaces have a local feel so visitors feel like they are getting a truly authentic experience.

*Read *this article* and learn about how this unique space came to life.*

Thank you for reading this edition of the Wall-to-Wall Design & Reno Digest. Be sure to check back next month for our latest round-up.