KBIS in review

This was our first time attending KBIS.  The first word that comes to mind to describe it: MADNESS! The sheer volume of people was shocking.  We walked about 6 miles a day between the various halls.  Enough about our overwhelment and onto our favorite things! The genre that struck us as the most interesting and […]

In honor of Karl Lagerfeld…

While Karl Lagerfeld may have been a fashion designer, he also dabbled in creating fabulous interiors.  His spaces are timeless, elegant, infused with elements of surprise. Mr. Lagerfeld was notoriously adorned in black and white.  Hints of the same palette made their way into his work.  An example seen here is Palazzo Fendi  where Lagerfeld’s black-and-white photographs of […]

Florence Knoll: First lady of Modern Interior Design

Today we honor the life and achievements of one of the most iconic women in design, Florence Knoll.  We’ve heard her referred to as the First Lady of Furniture, First Lady of Modern Interior Design, and the First Lady of America’s Mid-Century Modern Movement.  One thing is for certain, she was a game changer! Florence […]

New Year Resolutions

Ahhh…the new year.  With any luck we are arriving to January ready and excited about what’s ahead.  Whether those plans include remodeling a kitchen, bathroom or the purchase of a new home tidying up is always a good place to start.  What better way to assess the needs of a new space then evaluating what […]

Leopard, In or Never Out?

There’s no doubt that leopard print fabric is en trend this winter for fashion.  Our question is, “Was leopard ever out?” Like in fashion, many interior design trends look back to previous decades for inspiration!  While flipping through one of our industry magazines we came across a photo of Archizoom’s Safari sofa manufactured by Poltronova […]