Courtney Porter

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Designing homes with boutique hotel ambiance

Design icon Rebekah Zaveloff reveals how to create homes that feel like luxurious boutique hotels, sharing insider secrets from her favorite furniture vendors to the transformative power of lighting and scent. Join us for an exclusive peek into the world of a designer who turns spaces into unforgettable experiences.

Emma DeRoche’s sixth sense for design

Emma DeRoche, who reveals how engaging all five senses and embracing global influences can transform spaces from merely beautiful to deeply meaningful. Discover why the most successful designers are moving beyond trends to create truly personalized environments that nurture wellbeing.

Bradley Odom’s masterful mix of raw and refined

Bradley Odom is a design maverick whose creative vision transforms spaces across the United States…

Barclay Butera embarks on a new adventure with Fine Art Handcrafted Lighting

Interior designer Barclay Butera unveils the inspiration and design process behind his stunning new EMBARK lighting collection. Get an exclusive look at the captivating hand-blown glass pieces that are set to make a statement in the world of high-end design.

Anne Marie Barton on her two new organic modern collections of lighting and rugs premiering at High Point

Barton shares her moving experience visiting rug weavers in India, her design philosophy, and her vision for bringing authenticity to home design. 

What is “Southern Style?” with Tori Mellott

Esteemed design editor Tori Mellot has … what defines Southern style, how the book challenges outdated stereotypes, and the unique blend of tradition and innovation that continues to shape southern interiors today. This book is a must-read for design enthusiasts looking to explore the rich diversity and character of southern living.

Disrupting the showroom experience at High Point Market

Conceived by Rudi Nijssen and Dominique Sente, the couple behind antiques market and lighting brand Schwung, the 110,000-square-foot 313 Space aims to showcase a curated market experience blending established and emerging brands, outdoor luxury, antique dealers, and cutting-edge design.

A taste of home at Black Kite Cellars

When Tom and Rebecca Birdsall, owners of Black Kite Cellars, set out to create their new tasting room, they wanted a space that felt like a welcoming home rather than a commercial establishment. The couple tapped Hawkins Interiors to design Black Kite’s tasting room and give it a lived-in, residential feeling.  

Behind the scenes with Lauren Reyes Lim: Designing on television and in homes across America

Lauren Reyes Lim discusses designing on and off camera, where her firm LVR Studios loves to shop for their clients, and how her cultural background and experience honing her skills at two of the nation’s leading design firms translates to her work today.

The elegant coziness of the 2024 Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse

Visitors of the showhouse used words like “sweet” and “cozy” to describe their experience and echoed the common refrain: “I could see myself living here.”