Brigette Romanek
For this season’s special presentation in the High Point Theatre, HPMA will introduce celebrity designer Brigette Romanek to the panel of successful design entrepreneurs. Once again moderated by Business of Home podcast host Dennis Scully, the discussion will expand on last year’s standing room only event including Gaines and Lewis, “Designing a Business You Love,” about creating a design-oriented brand with staying power.
“Iconic Home: Interiors, Advice, and Stories from 50 Amazing Black Designers,” a compelling work presented by Black Interior Designers, Inc. (BID), showcases the exceptional talent and creativity of 50 interior designers while offering readers an intimate glimpse into their world. This illuminating book goes beyond the aesthetics, providing a profound exploration of their inspirations, expertise, and the unique experiences of being designers of color in the contemporary design industry.
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.”
Founded by Embello, the preeminent influencer marketing platform for the home and design community, the Living by Design Virtual Showhouse calls on a group of celebrated interior designers and influencers to imagine a completely virtual design showcase. The experience is brought to life as a virtual tour with an expert 3D visualization studio by way of amalgamating renderings, floor plan schematics, and products selected by each designer. This first-of-its-kind digital design event allows consumers and designers to engage with a wide variety of home brands with direct path-to-purchase callouts for potential consumers to buy pieces to incorporate into their own design projects.