At the High Point Furniture Market, we ascertained that mid-century modern is back.  Characterized by sleek lines, smooth rounded wood legs, and minimal hardware, we saw several examples of mid-century modern pieces, many with a 21st century flare.  Each showroom had...

Lately, we have experienced an increased demand for mirrors.  Our clients are looking for something unique, so we scoured the High Point market looking for mirrors.  We found some spectacular mirrors to fit all styles and budgets.  We found large statement pieces to...

After four days at market, we have discovered the latest and greatest in fabrics, furnishings, accessories, and home accents.  We saw several recurrent themes across hundreds of showrooms.  Animal motifs could be seen anywhere from sculptures to fabrics to artwork. ...

Art is an essential accessory when designing your home.  Art does not necessarily need to match a room, but complement a room.  Art is an object that will catch your eye and keep you lingering; it is a great way to bring color into a room while keeping your...

We are entering the final stages of a whole-house update that we began working on in November.  The beautiful home with great architectural features needed a breath of fresh air.  We started with lightening up the paint colors throughout the house, and painted a dark...

I recently had the opportunity to update a shared vacation home on the coast.  After meeting with all of the owners of the home, we settled on a plan and began to execute the design.  Fresh paint colors were needed, in addition to replacing the carpet with hardwood. ...

Do you get up every day and think “I need to order the LED recessed lighting replacements”, or “I need fabric for curtains”, or “I need to get on a list with a designer to help me with a much awaited remodel”?   I think these things, and I am in the business.  It is...

When it comes to your home, what is your fantasy?  Dreamy bedrooms, of course.  Fantasies come true all the time and that is our purpose.  As designers, we believe it is important to have a bedroom that brings peace, rest, and enjoyment.    I particularly like the...

A beautiful model home built for the 2000 Parade of Homes was ready for a splash of 2015!  We started by replacing the dark Oriental rug with a fabulous light shag that beckons everyone who enters the foyer.  The much loved oversized chair had worn out its welcome, so...