Daily Furniture & Home Renovation Brief | 2026-07-22
Selected updates from the last 7 days for furniture and home improvement operators.
SEO Summary: Daily furniture and home renovation news roundup with market trends, design updates, and retail insights. Featured: 7 Best Bamboo Sheets That Mirror Silk, Tested by AD (2026); China’s Ghost Cities: The Story Behind the Country’s Many Empty Towns of Abandoned Mansions.
1. 7 Best Bamboo Sheets That Mirror Silk, Tested by AD (2026)
They’re a breathable alternative to cotton and linen weaves—here’s how they actually hold up By Nashia Baker July 21, 2026 Justina Blakeney’s primary bedroom gives under-the-sea vibes. Photo: Jenna Peffley Save Story Save this story Save Story Save this story If you love the slight sheen and smooth feel of silk bedding like me, the best bamboo sheets are probably up your alley too.
2. China’s Ghost Cities: The Story Behind the Country’s Many Empty Towns of Abandoned Mansions
China’s ghost cities were not supposed to be part of this composition—and yet, the nation has become infamous for a growing collection of half-finished developments. Photo: Jade Gao/AFP/Getty Images Take the State Guest Mansions, a development envisioned as palatial homes for the upper crust of society.
3. Le Corbusier Inspired This Candy Pink Villa Nestled in Singapore's Jungle
The iconic Villa Savoye in Poissy—just outside Paris—was designed by the Swiss architectural expert with his cousin Pierre Jeanneret and built between 1928 and 1931. And though the untamed nature of jungle plants doesn’t quite conjure the French countryside , this villa—Nice Projects's largest interiors project yet—still offers a cocooning sense of calm.
4. The 11 Most Beautiful Places in America
Photo: Gary Yeowell/Getty Images Save Story Save this story Save Story Save this story With the country ringing in its 250th birthday, we’re taking stock of its superlative sights. You’ll find national parks, majestic mountains, rugged coastlines, and even a legendary landscape wrought in steel.
5. 16 Sticky Client Situations, Solved
Get AD -Approved Join the AD PRO Directory, our professional network that puts you in front of the right clients. Humor softens the moment, but it also opens the door to an important conversation: Clients aren’t simply paying for products.
6. Darren Jett on How to Get Clients on Board With Your Vision
“You’re being hired for your ideas, and you want to show things that they haven’t seen before,” says Darren Jett, principal designer at AD100 firm Jett Projects . In this episode of the AD PRO Playbook , he reveals the onboarding questionnaire he gives every new client, his go-to tools for client presentations, and explains why he loathes digital mood boards.
Featured In-Stock Products (3)
1. 10-Drawer LED Mirror Vanity Desk - Vektaya — $499.99
2. 107" L-Shaped Modular Sectional Sofa with Chaise, Beige - Vektaya — $299.99
3. 11-Drawer LED Mirror Vanity Desk - Vektaya — $259.99
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