Vintage Rugs: Semikah Textiles

I will forever have a soft spot for vintage rugs. But at one point in time and perhaps in a near future they will all be collected and sold. They will be gone. It has been harder to and harder to find the special ones that stand out from the usual. Here are a couple […]

Palm Wallpaper – Lake Forest Sunroom

After 5 years in NYC transplanted to LA and then migrated to Chicago, this client was craving the sunny, relaxed vibe of Southern California they left behind. The inspiration was to feel as though the outside came in for tea. The space is a central hub of activity of kids and mom play dates., were […]

5 Tricks to Make Your Sofa Last Longer

Author: Sydney Piwowar Early in our lives have we all overpaid for a sofa that barely lasted 5 years. We all felt the cushions start to cave in after a year in our favorite spot… its heart breaking to waste the money. As designers, we have been trained in this knowledge to make sure you […]

5 Steps to Tasteful Family Photo Wall

Author: Sydney Piwowar We all love our families (mostly) and it’s hard to tastefully show them off. Oversized canvas oil paintings hung over the fireplace aren’t style anymore… At the same time though, I do not think it is fair to cut all evidence of family in a home… it is after all what makes […]

How to Add Color in Your Home, Naturally

In the last several years, I’ve noticed a trend in the striping of color from wardrobes and adding it to environments. Color can be tricky and much harder as a sweater paired with someone’s complexion. In art school students are first taught to draw in pencil, only using black and white- in order to understand […]