Seductive Outdoor Spaces
Trending now is not only creating amazing outdoor spaces but integrating luxury and amenities such as fireplaces, fire pits, built-in grills, outdoor kitchens, tiered spaces and pergolas, to name a few. These amenities can be so awesome and would be ideal for anyone that enjoys kicking back, relaxing and enjoying life with the added benefit of increasing the value to your home. Let’s fall in love with
Fall and each season all over again.
Mediterranean Patio by Washington Interior Designers & Decorators Sroka Design, Inc.
Friendly warning if you want to do it yourself…
Highpoint Furniture Market Trip in April 2013
What an exciting trip!! High Point Market is the largest furnishings industry trade show in the world. With over 2,000 exhibitors and 75,000 attendees it’s almost impossible to see it all. There were tens of thousands of new product introductions and I was going non-stop for 4 days taking it all in. If you can’t find it in High Point…it probably doesn’t exist.
FAMOUS PEOPLE SIGHTINGS: At the market parties there was delicious delectable and cocktails galore. I had the pleasure of meeting Alexander Julian at the Jonathan Charles showroom and Jane Seymour was promoting her new furniture line a collaboration with Amini.
Newest Interior Design Trends
It was so thrilling seeing the new trends, design ideas, furniture, accessories and much more.
What was hot? Using reclaimed wood furniture, mixing old with new, combining materials like a wooden slab top console with stainless steel legs and incorporating industrial parts into pieces.
JOHNATHAN CHARLES FURNITURE
Introduced last market and still going strong is Alexander Julian furniture line that creates a unique collection of case goods inspired by his famous menswear designs. Translating his signature vision of rich textiles and dynamic colors into his furniture collection, each item from the 12-piece collection utilizes elements from bow ties to custom made blazer buttons for drawer pulls. His collection includes a whimsical inlaid “over sized button” occasional table creatively supported by 3 faux sewing needles. Some of his case good pieces have “shirting stripe” inlay fronts and crotch walnut sides, signature horn button pulls and classic paisley drawer linings. Also, extremely unique are his satinwood necktie and bow tie coffee tables.
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Eastern European Tour
Pamela Kofsky and her husband Phillip Kofsky took a tour of Eastern Europe in October 2012. Along the way they visited museums, synagogue, churches, wineries and yes antique shops. The inspiration, character and details of each town reflected a unique history and story to tell. Visit Elegant Interior Design’s Facebook Page to see the entire photo album including the answers to what makes 4 of the photos famous!
Select Photos from the Antique Shops in Eastern Europe:
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