The interior design industry has experienced 10 consecutive months of positive performance across sectors, according to a new report from the American Society of Interior DesignersConfidence among U.S. homebuilders rose this month to its highest level in six years and many expect the housing recovery to strengthen in the next six months. Although new homes Continue Reading
Forecast for Fall Style
Back in August One Kings Lane forecasted for fall style what was on the design horizon based on their observations from the New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF).Here's the run down: Marrakesh Express, American Vintage, Linen Revival, & Graphic ModernGoing in order, One Kings Lane states Marrakesh is the number one style trend. We are happy to see this, Continue Reading
Autumn Leaves and Trees
Seeing Autumn leaves and trees reminds me that fall officially arrived last Saturday but the October issues of HGTV and Country Living took note of the season and beat it by a week. HGTV suggested papering your stair risers and showed a stylized leaf pattern in their illustration.Designer Helen Tucker is quoted as saying that she measured often to insure the Continue Reading
How Many Stripes Does it Take to Make Plaid?
Have you seen it or is it just me, all indication points to plaid on the horizon, but before I begin, let's start with stripes, since it takes several to make a plaid.Stripes are classic have been around since early forms of decorative painting, but I'm always impressed in how they can be used in new ways for interior design. Just look at these Continue Reading
Pretty As A Peacock
Flipping through the pages of the September issue of Better Homes and Gardens, I saw a beauty article titled Pretty as a Peacock. It featured wonderful turquoise, violet, plum, emerald, peacock blue and gold colors accented by one peacock feather.They looked so luscious just like the colors of Casart's French Peacock Damask and Quill patterns. Just look at Continue Reading
