5 Steps to a Modern Holiday Table Setting

Author: Sydney Piwowar 1. Pick a Theme This year, I am keeping a simple Scandinavian winter theme with a neutral palette. Natural textures, greenery and soft candlelight create a relaxed setting where the focus can be on the great food and conversation around the table. 2. Simple Textures Layering up textures is very important. Here, […]

Top 5 Interior Glass Walls

We were all in shock when the trend hit in early 2017 and have been drooling over them since. Black powder coated steel framed glazed partitions. In other words, those beautiful black framed window walls that we are seeing in interior spaces. After the swoon faded, I discovered a very practical issue with these walls… […]

Top 5 Trim Options that AREN’T White

Author: Sydney Piwowar Contrast trim became famous for providing non-contractor grade options for trim. It was a missed opportunity for years to provide another aspect of color and depth to space. Rather than just picking the base grade or whatever is cheapest at Home Depot, we encourage you to put an interesting spin on a […]

Brass Swing Arm Sconces

Author: Sydney Piwowar Here’s the truth about swing arm sconces: people are too afraid to use them. A light that attaches to the wall and sticks out far into the room can be intimidating because it is very permanent. Their placement can determine the layout of a room. With the help from your favorite designers […]

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 […]