Market is fast approaching and as a design firm, we are saturated with literature and new fabric samples.  So in other words, we get the inside scoop on what will be at market beforehand.  My analysis of the new fabrics is inspiration found in everyday life.  The...

Whether you are building a new home or updating your current home, light fixtures are an important aspect of interior design that are often left to the last minute.  Light fixtures can define the style of your home and affect the overall ambience of the space, and...

I think we can define this kitchen as cozy at its best.  When our client asked us to help her select new curtains, barstools, and furniture for her breakfast and kitchen area, we began the imagination process.   The kitchen had white cabinets from the 90’s, so we...

A recent search for accessories for a client’s house led me to High Point, where I saw several amazing products created from old and recycled materials:  Buried roots of ancient trees extracted from the ground by elephants in Indonesia, and made into coffee tables and...

For years, LED lights have been available in many forms, including interior lighting applications.  LEDs are most commonly used in interiors for under counter, accent, and decorative lighting.  If you’ve bought new Christmas tree lights in the past few years, there’s...

You know that great design is in the details.  For each project, large or small, we make lists after lists of details so that none will be left off.  We have weekly staff meetings just to go over all the details per client.  With three designers, surely there will be...

It seems to me that our clients are interested in making smarter choices when it comes to purchasing items for their home.  They are also looking for expert advice and opinions, which has worked well for my store in Clemmons.  We have designers on staff who can answer...

The thought of going to Ireland to see where my heritage immigrated from has always been on my mind.  When a client and friend asked me to go, I thought..."why not" and off we went.  Of course, in my profession, I liked the architecture and design the most.  Since the...

As an interior designer, my favorite part of my job is seeing a client’s expression when they first see their newly refinished room.  Some clients don’t even want to be in the room when the furniture is being delivered; they want to walk into the completed room and...