A Farewell to the Prince of Chintz: Remembering Mario Buatta

October 24, 2018

The interior design world lost a legend last week with the passing of Mario Buatta. Affectionately known as the “Prince of Chintz” Buatta passed away October 15th from complications of pneumonia. Mr. Buatta’s career spanned more than five decades, and he worked with numerous celebrities designing their homes. The list of his famous clients include… Read More A Farewell to the Prince of Chintz: Remembering Mario Buatta

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Beyond Kilts: The Best Ways to Use Plaid

March 1, 2018

Fashion week has wrapped up and one of the trends that took over the runway was plaid. Plaid is a classic pattern that’s been around for centuries and never really goes out of style. When used in interiors it may come across as too stuffy, but really plaid can bridge the gap between modern and… Read More Beyond Kilts: The Best Ways to Use Plaid

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Design Destinations: Vietnam

January 8, 2018

One lens through which to look at a culture is through its architecture. Looking at Vietnam’s architecture you can see their own unique designs, but also the influence of Chinese and French design from the times those cultures imposed themselves on Vietnam. Today Vietnamese design continues to come into its own, taking from all aspects… Read More Design Destinations: Vietnam

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Fit For A Queen: How to Get Victorian Modern Style

December 19, 2017

Minimalism as both a philosophy and interior design trend is still going strong, but there is a growing number of people who are tired of seeing sparsely decorated spaces. One way people are pushing back against minimalism is by turning to Victorian style. Named for the architecture and design that emerged during the reign of… Read More Fit For A Queen: How to Get Victorian Modern Style

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Channel Surfing: Embracing the Channel Tufting Trend

November 20, 2017

Channel tufting has never really gone away – you can find it being used in restaurants and hotels around the world at pretty much any given time. But it’s now enjoying a resurgence in popularity in the domestic setting as well. Its last big moment was in the ‘70s and ‘80s, but it also has… Read More Channel Surfing: Embracing the Channel Tufting Trend

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Design Destinations: North Carolina

October 12, 2017

The fall High Point Market starts this Saturday, the 14th, which means we’re on our way to North Carolina! The High Point Market is the largest furnishings industry trade show in the world, where retail home furnishings buyers, interior designers, architects, and others in the home furnishings industry can be found. Since the market brings more… Read More Design Destinations: North Carolina

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Spotlight On: Theodore Alexander

June 23, 2017

Ultra-modern style can look cool and sleek, but sometimes you just want the warmth of more traditional design. Rich woods with precise detailing always gives the eye something to look at and something new to notice. One company that’s mastered the contemporary take on traditional design is Theodore Alexander. Even if traditional design isn’t your thing,… Read More Spotlight On: Theodore Alexander

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Tried and True: The Five Basics of Traditional Decor

April 3, 2017

Inspired mainly by classic eighteenth and nineteenth century European furnishing styles such as British Colonial, Neoclassical, and French Country, traditional interior design looks back to the past. When you think of traditional style fussy, stuffy rooms may spring to mind. But really traditional style is all about comfort. It’s meant to feel familiar and predictable… Read More Tried and True: The Five Basics of Traditional Decor

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A Farewell to the Prince of Chintz: Remembering Mario Buatta

Design Destinations: Vietnam

Design Destinations: North Carolina

Spotlight On: Theodore Alexander

Tried and True: The Five Basics of Traditional Decor