Interior Design Charlotte NC
Comparing your foyer with the glamorously attired actors attending the Oscars that were held last night may seem a bit of a stretch. But when you think of the hours of preparation that are expended to dress those actors to induce the “wow” factor on the red carpet, perhaps it is not such a [...] Read more »
Whether you are making a presentation, holding a board meeting, informally brainstorming, or teleconferencing to the other side of the world, the recently introduced INTERMIX conference furniture collection from First Office offers stylish, tech-savvy solutions that are suitable for almost any conferencing requirement. Specially designed for the socially connected, media integrated workplace, INTERMIX includes [...] Read more »
It is impossible to leaf through a current issue of a trade magazine without seeing velvet covered furnishings featured in every style of interior imaginable, from formal to casual, from traditional to contemporary. Luxuriant and soft to the touch, velvet appears to be a décor trend that is here to stay. This textile’s soft [...] Read more »
Was one of your New Year’s resolutions to be more organized at work? If so, did you know there is a single piece of furniture that can store your papers, binders, and general office supplies? An office storage “tower”, also known as a combination cabinet, might be the perfect, all-in-one solution to organize and compartmentalize [...] Read more »
My love affair with “Mies” is a long standing one. It all began years ago when I was studying interior design in Atlanta. One of my instructors took my class on a field trip to the Knoll showroom located in a skyscraper downtown. That day will be forever ingrained in my mind—it was the [...] Read more »
Always on the cutting edge of design, technology, and innovation, Italian based manufacturer LEA Ceramiche has introduced a porcelain tile that has revolutionized the industry. This versatile product is called Slimtech. Until I stumbled upon Slimtech at a local trade show a few months ago, I had no idea that such a unique tile existed. [...] Read more »
Groupe Lacasse just introduced the NEX(t) generation of laminated modular casegoods for the working interior. A combination of urban and contemporary design, NEX exudes a hip upscale European vibe without the expensive European price tag. Equipping your office with NEX is sort of like having your own life-sized furniture Lego set. It is an interior [...] Read more »
Now that gold is reaching an all time high in market value, its value as an accent finish for interiors and fashion has risen as well. As mentioned in earlier posts featuring home fashion trends from the High Point Furniture Show, gold and brass are making a huge comeback. Long associated as a symbol [...] Read more »
With the arrival of the new year, you may want to think about how the interior design of your office compares to that of your competition. The first impression a potential client receives when visiting your facility will be made in the reception area. The need to dress your reception area for success is [...] Read more »
Some, like Marilyn Monroe in the movie “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,” may think that “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend”, but this girl (along with a lot of other girls born in May) has a long standing love affair with emeralds. Pantone, the world’s most renowned authority on color, obviously loves them too, [...] Read more »