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Your classic living room is where you share your personal style with friends and family.  It’s a point of pride for you and a revelatory expression of who you are, when visitors join you for the evening. And a luxury wooden sideboard for a classic living room is a prestigious addition to the space’s ambience, […]

Maybe living in an ancient loft looking out on the Campo dei Fiori in Rome isn’t in the cards for you.  And maybe you can’t find your way to that breathtaking, permanent terrace in Capri, the Mediterranean’s blue vastness arrayed at your feet. But you can bring a slice of that inimitable glamor into your […]

The classic luxury armchair is a fixture in elegant spaces all over the world.  From fine hotels, to high-end restaurants and lounges, to your own living room, the armchair is a symbol of coddled comfort. From the traditional wingback, to the overstuffed chair and a half, the classic luxury armchair invites you to settle into […]

The stool is a fixture in any setting that’s relaxed and informal.  From the bistro to the home game room, to the bar, to the kitchen island, stools are an attractive, comfortable alternative that add another dimension to your home décor scheme. But there’s a science as to how to choose the perfect stool for […]

The sofa is like a unifying island in the middle of your sitting or living room.  It sets the tone, as the room’s centerpiece. It’s also a high-ticket item, so you want to get it right, as mistakes can be costly.  How to choose a sofa: finding the right one for your home is a […]

If you’re like most people, you probably know what you like.  You have a certain style. That doesn’t mean to say that everything you like is of one recognized style or another.  It means you see beauty where you see it. You have eclectic tastes. And there’s nothing wrong with eclecticism.  In fact, eclecticism (the […]

The time has come to transform your dining area.  You’re busily seeking out essential modern dining room pieces to elevate your style, taking it to the next level of elegance. But “modern” can mean any number of things.  It can mean the latest style trend, but it needn’t and to be honest, it probably shouldn’t. […]

We talk about tufting rather a lot on this blog (because we adore it), but channel tufting is one of our new obsessions. Aesthetically associated with the Hollywood of the 1920s and enjoying a resurgence in the 1970s, channel tufting never really went anywhere.  It went undercover, in terms of home design.  But cast your […]

Now that summer has finally come, with its sweet, warm breezes and languid outdoor living, you’re fully engaged in making your deck, patio or balcony as stunningly beautiful as your indoor spaces. You may have your time-honored favorite pieces, pulled out faithfully, year after year.  Then again, you may be looking for a change that […]

Times change and so do interior design trends.  That’s not to say you should run out and replace the contents of your home. Nope. That would be foolhardy (and wasteful).  Rather, incorporating interior design trends for 2018 may be as simple as a few key tweaks to bring your residence up to the minute. This […]

The spirit of Italian design is found in its essence.  That essence can best be summed up in one word – beauty.  And while beauty may well be in the eye of the beholder, the Italian aesthetic demands beauty in all things and that beauty is always expressed with superior quality and craftsmanship. The essence […]

While we all desire a healthy, non-toxic home, style conscious people are usually a little concerned about introducing an element into their living space which may detract from their interior design scheme. Well, we have good news for the style conscious.  Our designer tips for creating a healthy, non-toxic home won’t put a dent in […]