The Art of the Rug

There’s a story behind everything she does. Artist and Rug Art International Co-Founder alongside her husband Vidal, Sigal Sasson, translates her visions into custom carpets in oil, pen & ink, graphite and watercolor, but these palettes are crafted by stories and experiences. Since childhood, Sigal has been an observer and creator, “swallowing” pictures of interiors […]

A True Calling

The Robert Allen Duralee Group has a new Creative Director in town. New to this team, but vastly experienced in the industry, Stephen Levine has acted as Donghia’s Director of Visual Merchandising and Design Director for furniture, lighting and accessories, as well as Creative Director at Rose Tarlow Melrose House, and Senior Design Director at […]

Collection Attention: Globetrotting Design

“Italy, and the spring and first love all together should suffice to make the gloomiest person happy.” –Bertrand Russell Imagine you’re a traveler. Begin your adventure in Northern Italy, visiting Venice’s palaces and art museums, and then you’re off to the Venetian Lagoon and other outlying islands. Your journey continues south to the Italian Riviera […]

Dare to Drape

“Hang Curtains. They make a room seem finished. Think of them as the lipstick of decorating.” –Peter Dunham The dining room is a space that needs a subtle “wow” factor. As the main entertaining space, memories are created, holidays are celebrated and family is cherished in this sacred space. Guests might forget the menu, but […]

A Natural Fit: Form and Functionality

“It’s a great big world, and we’re the fortunate few who get to design it.” –Linherr Hollingsworth According to interior designer Linherr Hollingsworth, whittling down a personal design aesthetic is similar to the struggle of explaining to your 2nd grade teacher what you did all summer – in three sentences or less. However, Linherr decided […]

The New Classics

“My vision is to design a home where life’s moments are created and enjoyed and lived with more meaning.” –Stephanie Rapp   According to the trend experts like Maison & Objet’s Patti Carpenter, the new generation of design is looking to the classics. From master craftsmanship to the reawakening of a global, handmade influence, the […]

Studio Visit: Trella Studio

In the latest installment of Dering Hall‘s Studio Visit series, Timothy Mellema and Daniel Termini of Trella Studio, represented by Studio Van den Akker, talk about The Arthur Pendant, a glass lighting fixture handpainted in unique, stunning patterns. Q: What inspired you to design The Arthur Pendant? A: The inspiration for The Arthur Pendant came out of experimentation of […]

Extra Extra! Read All About It

“We once worked with a celebrity client who is passionate about animal rescue, and has a lot of pets. She wanted a whole area in her house designated to her dogs. Essentially, we created a dog bedroom, complete with a dozen dog beds, a chandelier-lit vaulted ceiling, a lounge area and direct access to an […]

8 Rooms that Play with Pops of Color

Vibrant oranges, animated reds, sunny yellows and powerful purples can infuse energy and emotion into a space, no matter the season. As we enter the antagonizing limbo between winter and spring, it’s up to us to create our own warmth with color. Go Design Go delves into playful color schemes that brighten even the rainiest, […]

Collection Attention: Bonjour and Bon Nuit

“Bonjour was a wonderful opportunity to kick off the year with impactful upholsteries, a budget-friendly performance velvet, and our first blackout drapery, while continuing to add to our line of classic woven wallcoverings,” Dorothy Cosonas, KnollTextiles’ Creative Director, said. After you say hello to Bonjour, say goodnight to Bon Nuit, assuring a peaceful night of […]