When you think of comfort and beauty, what do you envision?  For me, walking into a room means finding an inviting place to sit.  If there is no place to sit comfortably, I am not going to stay there very long, no matter how pretty the room is.  People will use the...

"Something's Gotta Give" is a romantic comedy starring Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson. While the comedic scenes and Keaton's breakdowns are reason enough to catch this movie on Lifetime or Netflix, the magnificent house in the Hamptons is also worth a look. If you...

Each year, the team from June DeLugas Interiors makes it a point to attend the Spring Home Furnishings Market where we can soak up inspiration from thousands of square feet of displays from vendors, designers, and artisans from around the globe. While many experienced...

I was watching a TV show recently that explored the excitement surrounding New York Fashion Week. I could not help but notice how similar it was to the excitement that surrounds the upcoming High Point Market. Although I have gone to the market for more years than I...

Last month, I wrote about my background and how it relates to my design fashion.  This month, I thought it might be interesting to share what influences the other members of my design team. Elizabeth Lovette, a senior designer on the JDI staff, has memories of being...

People ask me all the time what my style is.  You know when you are involved with so many aspects of design, you really have a hard time choosing one style.  However… My inspiration for design came from my grandmother as I began to treasure old things passed down from...

Now that January 2014 has reached us, we are gearing up with a few new remodel projects.  January is always a good time to start thinking about what you need to accomplish during the New Year.  I was watching Under the Tuscan Sun, where a single lady fell in love with...

Christmas, to me, is about making memories to treasure and getting ready for fabulous get-togethers.  As a design firm, we are immersed in making our clients’ homes comfortable and inviting for those gatherings with family and friends.  Even the most elaborate homes...

Questions that our clients often ask include, “How long will the new prints we are seeing everywhere stay current in my home…for instance geometrics, chevron prints, circles and large florals?  My answer to this question is typically eight to ten years. Home...