Buy A Room! Home Decor Gone Wild!

BUY A ROOM!  Visit our new category just added to our website, The Designer Insider. We show you how to mix your accessories and home decor to create the look that an interior designer achieves. See how the experts put together the "look" and apply the same strategy to your own home. Below is an example of one of our "rooms" for sale which you can purchase as a package. See more at The Designer Insider.

Elongated Chandeliers! Use Over Counters & Long Tables!

Need an elongated chandelier for a dining table or counter? Here is a sampling of some of our favorites! All of these chandeliers can be found on our site The Designer Insider. Just search under the item number shown.

Item #C09982 - An unusual rectangular lantern with art glass panels and black wrought iron. Size: 41" long x 15" wide.

Item #C09965 - Beautiful hand woven metal shades on an iron chandelier of our old iron finish and details in distressed gold. Size: 46" long x 23" wide.

Item #C09859 - Subtle curves with unique hammered tips in our antiqued rusty bronze finish.  Size: 47" long x 22" wide.

Item #C09855 - Intricate ironwork with great detailing in a distressed bronze and gold finish. Size: 46" long x 22" wide.

Item #C09259 - An elegant chandelier with stunning ironwork in antiqued gold leaf. Size: 42" long x 17" wide.

Item #C09745 - One of our favorites and a best seller! Simple and elegant ironwork with graceful curves in our dark gray. Size: 44" long x 20" wide. Great price too.

Item #C09025 - A contemporary pendant style with antiqued mirror and antiqued silver leaf. Shade included. Size: 38" long x 15" wide.

Item #C09021 - A beautiful spray of delicate leaves in distressed gold leaf and silver leaf. Size: 43" long x 18" wide.

Superior Furniture: Superior Quality For Custom Furniture!

One of my favorite furniture companies to use as a designer is Superior Furniture, because they are superior! This family owned company has been hand crafting beautiful furniture for over 70 years. High quality workmanship and the attention to detail differentiates this furniture from your everyday manufacturer. They are dedicated to producing an excellent quality product with long lasting value. How many steps from start to finish? After making the piece by hand in their factory, then begins the 16 steps of finishing that starts with hand spraying then continues with sanding, distressing, glazing, lacquering and hand rubbing. This company was a life long dream of the owner and the name derives from the caliber of craftsmanship that would go into the products. Hence, Superior Furniture!

 

One of my favorite pieces to use over and over is the above French Bookcase. This piece is especially great to use as a sofa table. It comes with audio management too in case you need to use it for your television and components. Made of solid hardwood and is 61" long  x 17" deep x 31" high. See the bookcase below that I just delivered to my client this week!

For my client, I finished the bookcase in Antique French White on the bottom and Antique Sienna for the top. Both finishes were then heavily distressed with an added shiny lacquer coat on the top for durability and style.

Another favorite piece we use often is this pine Chairside Storage Chest. Perfect for many rooms and styles depending on the finish used. Size: 24" wide x 24" high x 12" deep.

And don't worry, they do a few modern pieces too! This Bistro Table is perfect for the modern kitchen in a new color, Hot Lime. Solid cherry wood at 42" round x 36" high.

Superior's difference: Fifty plus finish options in stains and paints, three levels of antiquing, two tone combination finishes of stains and paints, catalyzed lacquer available and the sixteen step process for a superb finish.  All photos courtesy of Superior Furniture.

Hancock & Moore: The Best In Leather Upholstery

Hancock & Moore is one of the premier leather furniture companies on the market today. They build furniture with the highest quality that endures with techniques that are labor intensive but that gives them a distinct niche in the industry. As many as 17 craftsmen will work on one piece! Their incredible array of leather choices mixed with over 50 finishes, creates a custom piece just for you. See below some of their newest products that are now showing at High Point. Visit the Hancock & Moore website for more of the details that makes them so special and to view more of their great products.

Ascari Bench - 56" long x 22" wide x 18" high, has a matching desk chair.

Yosef Chair - 31" high x 33" wide x 35" deep.

Provident Sofa - A slightly curved sofa in fabric or leather. 83" long x 44" deep x 36" high.

All photos courtesy of Hancock & Moore. See their wonderful array of photos on their site under Photo Gallery.

Outdoor Fabrics: B. Berger

We have paired the following outdoor fabrics for you from B. Berger Fabrics. These fabrics are made of 100% Sunbrella acrylic in beautiful modern colorways. The next time you look for outdoor fabrics, try B. Berger! Remember that outdoor fabrics work great indoors too in high traffic areas. Contact us or your designer for more information. To the Trade.

1692-17 - Color: Firethorn - An upholstery with ethnic style from the Marisol collection. Colorways: Firethorn, Peppercorn, Rattan and Celadon.

1691-17 - Color: Ebony/Lipstick - an upholstery stripe from Marisol collection. Colorways: Parchment/Stone, Mocha/Espresso, Key Lime/Cornflower and Ebony/Lipstick.

1685-22 - Color: Sunshine - An upholstery fabric in the new geometric style from the Marisol collection. Colorways: Onyx, Scarlet, Meadow, Delft or Sunshine.

1690-11 - Color: Nutmeg - An upholstery stripe from the Marisol collection. Colorways: Nutmeg or Coral.

1683-16 - Color: Cedar - An upholstery fabric with large repeat. Three Colorways - Russet/Indian Teal, Pine/Cedar or Cedar.

1684-16 - Color: Cedar/Amber/Cocoa with large repeat.  Two Colorways - Cedar/Amber/Cocoa or Cedar/Amber/Pine.

Ralph Lauren Teams With Kravet!

New! A partnership has formed between Ralph Lauren Home and Kravet. Great fabrics from Ralph Lauren will now be available to Kravet customers and their clients in two distinct collections.  The La Plage-Riviera collection will offer elegant linens and silks in a casual maritime palette. The Trading Post collection will offer authentic Navajo textiles in geometric patterns and stripes. See a few samples of these two great collections below. You can see more of these fabrics at the Ralph Lauren Home site.

Cote D'Azure Floral - Color: Poppy - 90% linen/10% nylon. La Plage-Riviera collection.

 Maritime Ticking - Color: Riviera - 100% linen.  La Plage-Riviera collection.

Santa Clara Blanket - Color: Raveled Red - 100% wool.  Trading Post collection.

Dinetah Stripe - Color: Raveled Bed - Wool/cotton blend.  Trading Post collection.



Information courtesy of Kravet and Ralph Lauren Home. Contact us or your designer for more information.

William Stubbs Decorates With Robert Allen Fabrics!

Renowned interior designer, William Stubbs, was named to Architectural Digest's Top 100 designers and architects in the world. He is host of the TV series, Moment of Luxury. He is currently taping his third season and it airs on public television, check your local station. See below why he is so darn good!!

His own master bedroom with a unique French bed found in Paris. The headboard was upholstered where a mirror once stood. All fabrics by Robert Allen. This is how you mix the textures for an all neutral bedroom! Photo by Bruce Bennett.

This is a luscious bedroom designed for his daughter. There are 28 different fabulous fabrics and trims in the bed coverings, bed hangings, canopy, pillows, upholstery and draperies. All from Robert Allen and Beacon Hill. Photo by Bruce Bennett.

Read more about Bill at Robert Allen's new blog. You can also check out Bill Stubb's website for more inspiration.

Beautiful Natural Fabrics From Classic Cloth!

We love this new fabric in 8 luscious colorways just released by Classic Cloth. This fabric, Shibui, is hand woven 100% silk and is 52" wide. Colors as shown: Ivory, Oatcake, Primrose, Husk, Celery, Cornflower, Flax and Chestnut. Such "yummy" colors with natural slubs and variations.

This is a beautifully woven fabric that is hand dyed, hand woven and contains natural fibers with slubs and variations. Resembles vintage antique fabrics. This pattern is Gunny Stripe and comes in 5 colorways: Blue Potatoe, Celeriac, Beet, Sweet Potatoe and Parsnip. The width is 55" and has a 3 1/2" horizontal repeat.

This beautiful fabric has a washed finish and natural characteristics of knots, slubs and variations. This open weave is perfect for window sheers. Made of linen and viscose in 3 colorways: Cream, Flax and Cork. This fabric is Yohji and is 45" wide.

This is a beautiful 100% linen with a toile print in charcoal. Mingei pattern in 5 colorways: Caraway, Curry, Sangrai, Azure and Juniper. The width is 54" and the repeat is 27" h x 16" v.

This beautiful open weave fabric would be perfect as a window sheer. This pattern is Ipanema from Classic Cloth and is 56" wide. Made of rayon/viscose/linen blend with a natural fiber look and mixed with tone on tone metallic fibers (notice the sheen). Comes in 4 colorways: Bleach, Ivory, Natural and Bark.

Classic Cloth is sold through the Dessin Fournir showrooms. Contact your designer or email us for more information.

The 2010 Atlanta Decorator's Show House!

Well, it is that time of year again!  Time to visit one of the best show houses in the country. The Atlanta Show House for 2010 as always, benefits the Atlanta Symphony. This tour celebrates their 40th year and features the former prestigious home of Arthur Blank, owner of the Atlanta Falcons. The interior of this Colonial Revival mansion has been transformed into a more modern and updated home and features some of the best interior designers from the South. Stan Topol, Carole Weaks, Bill Peace, Patricia McLean, Raymond Goins, just to name a few. Visiting days: April 17th - May 9th. Call 404-733-5000 for more information. Address: 3639 Tuxedo Road, Atlanta, Ga. 30305.  http://www.decoratorsshowhouse.org

Book Review: Metropolitan Home: Glamour, Making It Modern

Can you have glamour in a modern room? Yes, you can! I just finished reading Metropolitan Home's book, "Glamour, Making It Modern", by Michael Lassell. The colorful photographs depict modern styled rooms with added glamour that doesn't necessarily mean lots of glitz. Glamour in these rooms means they have a wow factor that will be noticed when you visit. This is a beautiful book full of photos from designers that know how to add glamour to a room. Take a look at this wonderful book, especially if you are a modern fan! You can find it in the column on the left or check with your local library. See a few of our favorite dining rooms below shown in this wonderful book.

Designer Barbara Westbrook created modern glamour in this new Atlanta home. The high sheen on the Venetian plaster walls is accompanied by sisal carpeting, modern art and a formal custom table. The silk damask dining chairs are enhanced by the modern chandelier from Donghia and a metal chinoiserie chair not in the photo.

This room was designed by Shamir Shah in the Hamptons and features a custom dining room chandelier by New York sculptor, Susan Etkin. The chandelier is made of colored glass including mercury glass for a spectacular glamorous feel that coordinates with the rug colors.

This townhouse was designed by Nestor Santa-Cruz from Washington D.C.  He prefers to design rooms in black, gold and white or in combinations of the same. The table is designed of copper and walnut with an overscaled chandelier in bronze by designer Herve Van der Straeten.

All photos courtesy of Metropolitan Home.

Duralee's Fine Furniture

Duralee has added new furniture pieces to its collection and now offers wonderful pieces in any style for your client. Above is the Sophia chair from the Owner's Select collection. Notice the trimmed skirt detail!

This is one of our favorite sofas, New Verona, with a beautifully tufted back and curved arms. A great match to the chair above.

The ottoman above is the Seville and it coordinates with our other two pieces above. All of these furniture pieces comes in many different ways and with any fabric. Just contact your designer for more information.

Robert Allen's New Collection: Lifestyles Fireside

Robert Allen is introducing a new collection: Lifestyles Fireside. This is a great collection of fabrics that can deliver performance and durability in 21 new patterns. Perfect for a vacation home or rental property and ideal for adding style to the year round home, these lively designs add fun to any living space. Rich traditional colors and mountain home motifs distinguish the Fireside collection, which ranges from rustic southwest looks to sophisticated casual designs. See four of the new patterns below.

Moose On Loose - An acrylic/polester blend in three colorways: Saddle (above), Lake & Dusk.

 Diamond Way - A cotton/polyester/rayon blend in three colorways. Saddle (above), Black & Bone.

Canoe - A rayon/polyester blend in two colors. Saddle (above) & Earth.

Horblit Ranch - A cotton/rayon/polyester blend in three colorways. Saddle (above), Black & Pebble.

Robert Allen's New Collection: Lifestyles Dockside

Robert Allen is introducing a new collection: Lifestyles Dockside. This is a great collection of fabrics that can deliver performance and durability in 29 new patterns. Perfect for a vacation home or rental property and ideal for adding style to the year round home, these lively designs add fun to any living space. Coastal-themed patterns in casual linen-looks, matelassés and chenille textures are offered in soft natural neutrals as well as nautical red, white and blue. See four of the new patterns below.

Neptunes Net - A rayon/ polyester blend that comes in three colorways: Surf (above), Sunset & Sand.

Sallys Shells - A rayon/polyester blend that comes in four colorways. Surf (above), Sand, Coral & Seaglass.

Sea Urchins - A cotton/rayon blend that comes in four colorways: Sand (above), Sea, Teak & Seaglass.

Swim Suits - Our favorite! A cotton/polyester/rayon blend that only comes in one colorway, Sand.

Damask Rugs: Best Selling Designs!

Damask! Yes it is still in style and shown in more beautiful prints and colors than ever. Above is a new damask rug in 100% wool shown in aqua and cocoa. These rugs are mill spun wool for a soft and silky feel. Item #CP3384AQ.
Below are two more rugs in the same print but in different colorways. The top rug is shown in latte with sage green, item #CP3384L. The bottom rug is shown in seafoam, a tone on tone colorway, item #CP3384SF.

Another new pattern shown below is a soumak weave in a herringbone pattern rug in 100% wool. This is a flat weave in a rougher yarn and is reversible for long wearing. Crafted totally by hand. The top rug is mocha, item #CP1638M. The bottom rug is coffee and blue, item #CP1638COF.

Our newest damask pattern is shown below in a unique outdoor rug of 100% olefin in a black and white print. Perfect for the outdoors or indoors too! Great durability for just about anywhere. Item #CP5206.

All rugs can be purchased on our site, The Designer Insider. Just search under the item number listed. If you need to match to a certain color, then send us the swatch and we will be glad to check for you!