Kristen Dettoni

Kristen Dettoni

Kristen Dettoni is the founder and CEO of Design Pool LLC, the only pattern library created exclusively for interior designers. Since 1996, Kristen has worked for mills throughout North America, designing fabrics for automobiles, furniture, and home furnishings. She developed the first sustainable upholstery fabric for office interiors, the first sustainable upholstery fabric for automotive interiors, and was awarded a patent for automotive suspension seating. Kristen believes strongly in the power of good design to transform our environments and experiences.

The Biggest Takeaways From NeoCon 2024

Every June architects, interior designers, specifiers, and project managers descend on Chicago for NeoCon, the leading commercial interior design industry event. Here are my key takeaways from this year's event.

Breaking Down the Difference Between a Designer and a Decorator

When I last spoke at PRINTING United, I described the difference between an interior designer and an interior decorator in my presentation. Afterward, a lot of people were asking me about this detail. Since you all seem curious about it, I thought it was worth another look.

Three Sustainability Terms to Know

Sustainability is a driving force in architecture and interior design. Not only is it the responsible thing to do, but more and more it is a request from clients and a requirement for cities and towns.

My Color of The Year Round-Up

Each year, in addition to Pantone, I also see what popular paint companies are choosing for their Color of the Year picks, let's take a look.

Why Wide-Format Printers Should Keep An Eye on Hotels

Currently, hotels are undergoing a shift. They are redesigning their spaces to appeal to the digital nomad and the traveler who is moving away from the Airbnb experience. Hotels are trying to meet this decline by offering amenities such as on-site coworking spaces, small kitchens, and multi-use areas.

An Autumn Check-In: Commercial Interior Trends To Look Out For

Fall is always an appropriate time of year to check in on trends. So much of what’s happening more broadly in the culture impacts our lives and, eventually, our own industry. With this in mind, I’ve narrowed down five important trends impacting interiors.  

My Recap From the Wide-Format Summit

This summer, I was honored to be included as a speaker at the Wide-format Summit in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. My presentation, Diving into Décor, focused on the possibilities for wide-format printers in the interior space.