Located in Middletown, New York, Finding Home Farms is a family-owned, lifestyle brand specializing in hand-crafted maple syrup and home decor. Founded by Laura and Dana Putnam, the business grew from humble beginnings. The pair began as "backyard sugar makers,” crafting just enough syrup to share with their neighbors. From there, they expanded into a full-fledged, highly-praised company, but they maintain their traditional roots by tapping and bottling all of their products right here in the Hudson Valley. Recently, they moved operations out of their home to a new sugarhouse and warehouse, which is occasionally open to the public. Stop by to sample and shop their organic maple treats and to see how they make their delicious syrup.

Mark your calendars — we have officially set a date for Niche's Spring Factory Sale! Visit our studio in Beacon, NY on Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29 to take 50-80% off lighting seconds and watch live glass-blowing demonstrations.

At the beginning of every month, we've been sharing a color that defines the design world we are immersed in on a daily basis. Last month, we chose Smoke, a subdued shade of green. This April, we have chosen Amber, a vibrant, energizing tone of yellow, as our color of the month. According to Vogue, yellow is one of the hottest colors of the season. Its comeback is, in part, thanks to the popular complementary color purple, which Pantone, the world-renowned authority on color, chose as the 2018 Color of the Year.

Designed by Claire Paquin of Clean Design, this Westchester home underwent a complete gut renovation. Originally, the kitchen, dining room, and family room were closed off to one another. The client requested an open concept kitchen where the family-of-four could gather and still have access to the other living areas. The result is stunning; the spaces blend into each other, with materials and color palettes remaining consistent throughout to create a cohesive design.

Jill Najnigier of Boston-based JN Interior Spaces was tasked to transform a California residence for a coastal family with roots in Massachusetts. After a complete renovation, this mid-century modern home in vibrant Manhattan Beach now reflects the unique and personal style of the client, and it also happens to feature one of Niche's signature pendant lights!

A supergroup of sorts in the brewing world, Veza Sur is the brainchild of Bogota Beer Company's Berny Silberwasser, Chris and Jeremy Cox of 10 Barrel Brewing Company in Bend, Oregon, and master brewer Asbjorn Gerlach. The trio brings a taste of South America to the West Coast at this Wynwood, Miami brewery and creates a relaxed, Latin-inspired space. 

Having a dedicated workspace at home is beneficial for so many reasons; rather than sitting on your couch or bed, an office helps facilitate productivity and eliminate distractions. A bright, organized space is essential to consider when designing an office. Hungerford Interior Design knows this, which is why they included a functional workspace in a recent renovation of a 1920's Tudor-style home. 

Niche has been hard at work preparing for the 17th annual Architectural Digest Design Show, which opens to all trade members this Thursday. From furniture, accessories, lighting, and art to kitchen, bath, and building projects, the show offers thousands of products to source and shop—both from independent makers and established manufacturers. Be the first to see our newest pendant collections, chandeliers, and highly-anticipated sconces, coming soon to our handmade product line.

Designer Emilie Munroe of Studio Munroe upgraded a single-level San Francisco bachelor pad to channel the spirit and lifestyle of its twenty-something young owner. This home achieves a level of playfulness that is popular in this dynamic California neighborhood through a mix of materials, and the use of geometric pendant lights in the kitchen adds nuance to the interior. 

Looking for hands-on design experience? We’re hosting the Be Original Student Design Fellowship this summer! This seven-week immersive experience will teach two college students the ins and outs of creating and manufacturing great design. Undergrads, keep reading to learn more about this unique opportunity and then visit Be Original Americas to apply by March 12.