Trends in Rugs and Soft Floor Coverings
Area rugs, which are different than carpets, are still very popular. Carpets are a term that means wall-to-wall carpeting and this is installed over the
Category: Interior Design
The Powder Room – A Folly in Your Home
The Powder Room is one of, if not THE smallest room in your home. Yet unlike other small rooms in your home, like the Laundry
What’s the Difference Between a Cocktail Table and a Coffee Table?
You’ve heard us talking about how a sofa is not a couch and a couch is not a sofa. Please forgive our OCD, but we
Style Trends from High Point
As many of you know, we visit High Point Market twice a year to source products for our clients. It is a great place to
Color Trends from High Point Market
Twice a year, spring and fall, we go to High Point, North Carolina to see what is going on in the furniture industry. 75,000 designers,
Drapery Panels – the Simple, Elegant and Versatile Window Treatment
Window treatments come in all styles, shapes, colors, sizes, types and qualities. They are one of the most diverse groups of interior materials and cover
Applying Colors to Interiors
We are frequently asked about color and how to use it. Besides the difficulty of selecting an actual paint color for a room, clients frequently
Kitchen Design Trends 2016
Have you been wondering what’s hot in kitchen design these days? Here are the latest trends we are seeing in kitchens, some new and some
Master Bathroom Design Trends 2016
We reported on bathroom design trends over a year ago and now we have some updates as to what is hot in 2016, specifically in
The Forever Fashionable Frequently Functional Martini Table
What is a Martini Table? Any small table used beside a chair, sofa, sectional, banquette or seat that is primarily for the use of one
Everything You’ve Always Wanted to Know About the Bidet and Then Some
A bidet (bee-day) is a plumbing fixture used to wash one’s private areas and is typically installed next to a toilet in the bathroom. Traditional designs may
Oscar Gold for Everyday
Gold is so hot lately! Not just at the Oscars but in interior design as well. We first reported on this trend in 2014 and
Vintage Posters as Art
Originating in France and primarily used as billboards for announcements and advertisements the vintage poster became popular in the 19th century due to the new
Architectural Millwork in Interiors – It Makes a World of Difference
Frequently an interior can be devoid of any architectural interest other than a door and perhaps some windows. Sometimes a fireplace or several doors. As
Our Favorite Paint Colors – Part 2
In our last blog post we shared some of our favorite paint colors with you, specifically from The Benjamin Moore Classic Collection. This week we