Courtney Porter

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Esteemed design editor Tori Mellot has … what defines Southern style, how the book challenges outdated stereotypes, and the unique blend of tradition and innovation that continues to shape southern interiors today.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.

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.  

Market Must-Sees: High Point Fall 2024

This Fall at High Point Market, you’ll find many vendors premiering collaborations with architects or designers with architectural influences, a reflection of where design clients are delegating their budgets: construction, art, lighting, kitchen, bath and sustainability.

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.” 

How Brad Ramsey shops for his clients

Nashville-based interior designer Brad Ramsey discusses how he spends his time at market, which vendors he loves doing business with and how he is redefining luxury and delegating his project budgets accordingly

HPMA Partners with Design Leadership Network for Fall keynote event

The panel, titled “How Luxury Design Clients Are Living Today,” will include top design professionals Sasha Bikoff, Corey Damen Jenkins, Kim Scodro and Barclay Butera. The speakers will discuss the industry’s changing definition of luxury, sustainability and multi-home families.

The sculptural renaissance: thinking about home design, art and real estate as one

The real estate, interior design and fine art sectors, in particular, are experiencing correlated growth. High-end real estate buyers are often interested in art as a financial investment and this synergy is evident in collaborations between real estate agencies and art curators, where art is not only used for staging but also offered as part of the property package. Today we’re focusing on one specific aspect of the market: sculpture and its broader implications for The Industry as a whole.

Problem-solving and storytelling with Paddy Pike Studio

Few creators blend technical precision with artistic vision quite like Paddy Pike. As the founder of Paddy Pike Studio, he has carved out a unique niche in the home furnishings industry, crafting pieces that are both functional marvels and aesthetic triumphs, most recently his innovative floor-to-ceiling Creso rug collection.

Optimizing performance, function, and sustainability with Talley Goodson

Discover how Talley Goodson is revolutionizing luxury interior design with sustainability at its core. From founding 3Form to joining the board of directors at Lingrove, Goodson shares insights on balancing aesthetics, function, and eco-friendliness. Learn about innovative materials, strategies for implementing green practices, and the future of sustainable design in our exclusive interview.