Gratitude in Planned Design Vs Now Design
The Holidays are coming and August is the Month to start designing so that we have a best chance of getting complete custom designs delivered on time for the big day of gratitude. Designing With or Against Time: The Two Tempos of Interior Design In today’s world, the pace of design often feels like it […]
Confessions of a Bench
I’m not just a slab of wood with legs. I’ve lived more lives than most furniture in this house, and I’m not done yet. First, I was the Dining Room Darling.Back then, I was the place where elbows rested and secrets were whispered over pasta. People squeezed in on me like we were all one […]
Dinner for Eight: The Art & Allure of the Perfectly Sized Gathering
There’s something undeniably enchanting about the idea of hosting eight for dinner. Not six. Not four. Eight. It’s a number that feels decadent, expansive, and just a touch cinematic—like a scene from a well-styled film where crystal glasses catch candlelight and the hum of conversation crescendos in the air. Four is intimate, the comfortable dinner […]
Goodbye Grey and Hello Delicious Chocolate Brown … New Color Choices
As gray’s long reign in interior design begins to fade, the design world is increasingly welcoming warmer, more expressive colors. The color stepping in as the new go-to neutral and statement shade is brown—particularly earthy tones like camel, chocolate, terracotta, and rich clay. Here’s what’s emerging in gray’s place: 1. Warm Neutrals Replace Cool Grays […]
The Beauty of the Tight Back Sofa: Sleek, Stylish, and Effortlessly Tailored
In the world of interior design, few pieces command elegance and efficiency quite like the tight back sofa. Often overlooked in favor of its plusher, pillow-backed cousins, the tight back sofa has been quietly making a strong case for itself—sleek, structured, and stunningly low-maintenance. The Sleek Look That Speaks Volumes A tight back sofa—characterized by […]
The Many Lives of Console Tables and Chests
When it comes to versatile furniture, few pieces offer as much quiet star power as the console table and the chest. Understated yet indispensable, these multifunctional staples effortlessly bridge the gap between form and function. Whether you’re designing a grand foyer, a cozy apartment, or an eclectic living space, console tables and chests adapt and […]
The Chair and a Half: A Love Letter to the Coziest Seat in the Room
In the ever-evolving landscape of interior design, few pieces manage to blend function, charm, and emotional warmth quite like the chair and a half. Not quite a loveseat, not just an armchair, this delightful hybrid earns its name—and affection—by being just the right amount of “extra.” It’s a piece that invites you to pause, sprawl, […]
Summer Salads … Ready to Go. I love them & they are Designerly. Thought I would share.
As summer temperatures climb and our appetites crave something cool, crisp, and refreshing, nothing hits the spot quite like a fresh salad. And when convenience meets quality, you get Taylor Farms Chopped Salad Kits—a game-changing way to enjoy gourmet-level salads without the hassle. Packed with vibrant ingredients, bold flavors, and ready in minutes, these salad […]
The Cozy Heart of the Home: The Loving Charm of Breakfast Nooks
In an age where open-concept kitchens and sleek, minimalist spaces dominate design trends, the humble breakfast nook continues to carve out a place for itself as the heart of a warm, lived-in home. Often tucked into a corner flooded with morning light, these small, stylish spaces speak to a quieter luxury—comfort, intimacy, and the ritual […]
The Modern Throne: Rethinking Office Chairs in the Age of Hybrid Work
In a world where the office is no longer confined to a skyscraper downtown but may be a quiet corner of a kitchen or a purpose-built garden studio, the humble office chair has undergone a quiet revolution. Once a utilitarian necessity, the office chair has become a design statement—where ergonomics meet aesthetics in the service […]