Interior Design

Barbour Spangle Design selected as 11th annual Luminary Award recipient

High Point, NC, Sept. 26, 2023 ⎯ Barbour Spangle Design, the High Point based full-service…

Kathryn Greeley’s Collected Cottage

Kathryn Greeley, a distinguished interior designer, author, and renowned speaker, boasts over four decades of expertise in crafting sophisticated living spaces throughout the Southeastern United States. Her illustrious career, based in Waynesville, NC, has seen her transform homes spanning from the serene mountains to the vibrant coastal areas and from rustic countryside retreats to the bustling urban landscapes.

Ryan Saghian’s latest real estate venture

His first foray into home rehabbing involved gutting and re-envisioning a 1920’s residence in Beverly Grove. Once on the market, that home received multiple offers and sold within a week. With his latest real estate investment, 8671 Clifton, Saghian has a bold new concept: His goal is to sell the Beverly Hills home, then stay on as the interior designer, working every step of the way with the new owners to create a truly customized dream home.  

Alexandra Kaehler fills a gap in the upholstery marketplace 

The Sadie chair, for example, is a custom made creation of a smaller scale that is hard to source in retail, but that has found its way in numerous clients’ homes and now, a signature piece in the Heirloom Collection. Click play on the video below to watch DNN Editor in Chief, Courtney Porter, in conversation with Alexandra Kaehler. 

Design disruptor Embello unveils second annual virtual showhouse, Living by Design

Houston designer Marie Flanigan notes of her fantastical and moody primary suite, “One of the luxuries of the Living by Design Showhouse is customizing even the smallest detail.” She chose a vintage hand-woven tapestry inset in architectural paneling that would have been a huge expense and undertaking in real life. But she notes, “these elevated finishes make the space feel beautiful, unique and lifelike.”

What makes a maximalist?

Join us in a conversation with design historian Emily Evans Eerdmans as we delve into Buatta’s enduring influence and why 80s maximalism is making a triumphant return.

Design Business Blueprint with Yudi Kaufman

Welcome to “Design Business Blueprint” – the monthly column that will reshape the way you envision the future of your interior design business. In these turbulent times, where the design industry landscape can change overnight and uncertainty looms, the need to focus on business strategy and growth has never been more pressing. Let’s delve into why business development is paramount for designers and creatives, regardless of the current industry trends or global circumstances.

Springs Creative acquisition builds  largest design archive in the industry

An unprecedented milestone in the design industry has been achieved with the just-announced acquisition of Frank Cassata Archives by Springs Creative, resulting in the formation of the largest design archive in the history of the industry. 

The 4th annual Kips Bay Decorator Showhouse Dallas

The Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas will benefit two local charities: Dwell with Dignity, a nonprofit agency dedicated to creating soothing, inspiring homes for families struggling with homelessness and poverty, and The Crystal Charity Ball, another Dallas-based organization whose mission is to aid, support and make contributions to children’s charities in Dallas County.

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Holiday homes, florals and Fairfield Chair: Christopher Todd is the king of versatility

But Christopher’s skills extend far beyond the realm of festive holiday party decoration. He’s the go-to designer for crafting unforgettable moments, whether it’s through lavish private parties, fairy-tale weddings, or prestigious events like the Academy Awards and luxury car launches. And it’s that sensibility he brings to his interiors as well and to Fairfield Chair’s Third Annual Virtual Design Challenge.