Show House ROI
It’s all too familiar that show houses can bring real industry talent to light (Let us not forget Sasha Bikoff who spiraled into success following her Kips Bay 2018 Show House Staircase design). We asked some designers who’ve had their own major moments in show houses over the years what they consider their biggest return […]
Beat the Heat
Give your eyes a break from this heatwave. Behold Forbes & Lomax switches integrated in cool, light, fresh blue-toned spaces, many of which are from standout spring 2019 show houses. Established in London over 20 years ago, Forbes & Lomax has always approached lighting controls from an aesthetic point of view. They have since become […]
GDG’s IG Summer Capsule
It’s the dead of summer and everyone with the exception of your sun-burnt plant has come alive on their summer trips and projects! Thumb-scroll through GDG’s Instagram feed highlights from recent dog days. Holiday House Steele Marcoux, Veranda Editor in Chief DCOTA Troutbeck Resort, NY Designer Camp Hadley Keller, House Beautiful editor DDB Innovations Wallcovering […]
13 Tips for Creating a Charming Guest Retreat
Now that we’re in the thick of summer hosting, we’re sharing Dering Hall’s recent article of tips for curating the perfect guest accommodations. Take note! Some people love hosting — while others loathe it. Whether house guests spark your joy or ruin your mood, the summer months often bring a steady flow of visitors, who […]
In With A Bang: Romo’s Grand Re-Opening
Hear that? It’s Romo, still buzzing from their showroom’s grand opening at the DDB Spring Market, in which they attracted people like moths. The party was set with a photo booth, bar, and DJ, Michael K. Lopez, who created Prada U.S.’s in-store music mixes. The room swarmed with the industry’s elite editors and designers, eager […]
You Can’t Spell Art Without Barnett
Known for her multidisciplinary work and influence in various A&D avenues, artist Malene Barnett is still evolving. For Barnett, her sabbatical this year has been career altering, reinvigorating her lifelong passion and commitment to art and heritage. Barnett explained how taking a step back from work to travel and rest can reconnect one with their […]
The (Environmentally) Friendly Textiles
James Dunlop Textiles and Mokum are known for their sustainable roots, plush performance fabric, and alignment with modern day practices, trends and developments in textiles. While James Dunlop and Mokum are distinct companies, they both have the same vision for the future: sustainability in the brands’ lifestyles, practices and footprint. GDG sat down with Ben […]
A Departure, the Élitis Way
Élitis’ new spring and summer collections take flight with their scattered birds, sprawling blossoms, and spotted oxidization displayed in their textiles and wallcoverings. They’ve juxtaposed Japanese and geometric elements to bring a dynamic take to design and you’ll find that Élitis looks back at the 70s, rebelling in their own fashion. Count on Élitis to […]
Dedar Demos for the Junior Designer
Dedar and De Mott will soon co-host a window treatment demonstration and workshop in their New York D&D showroom on July 23rd. Dedar is dedicating the Dedar Demos series for the junior level designers in the trade, giving them an up-close look to various upholstery processes. De Mott, drapery experts, will be working with Dedar […]
Dive into the History of British Design with George Smith’s Chesterfield Sofas
Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar, or so the saying goes. In design, however, as with any discipline that has a history, each object carries the weight of those who created and cultivated it into its present-day iteration. For the legends of British design, including artisans, clients, and the furniture they both helped conceptualize, this […]