Scalamandré and Stark announce a maximizing merger
Scalamandré The fabric division of Stark has merged with American luxury textile brand Scalamandré, and according to the companies, they will be “fully integrating their businesses” over the next six months to a year. Under this change, the majority of Stark fabric showrooms will now become Scalamandré locations. The two companies will each own the […]
Thoughtful, curated and meaningful: Meet interior designer Kristine Irving
What do you get when you combine attentive processes with eclectic and luxurious interiors? Koo de Kir creative director and founder Kristine Irving and her current design state of mind. With projects spanning from Massachusetts to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Kristine oversees all aspects of her South Boston–based firm’s day-to-day operations. Her interiors have been […]
Many Happy Returns: Making the industry more convenient, one sample at a time
For more than a decade, Many Happy Returns has been servicing the interior design community, doing a task many firms put off until the last possible minute: organizing and returning textile samples. President Suzanne Goldberg, an interior designer herself, saw a need in the industry that wasn’t being met and a way for designers to […]
#TipTuesday: Lamps and lighting done right
The right lighting choice is not only a necessity, but it can instantly enhance the ambience in a space that would otherwise fall flat. For this segment of #TipTuesday, four designers lend their expertise on how to create a well-lit room with plenty of personality.
Fashion meets interiors: The 2017 Golden Globes
By Byron Cordero Recognizing excellence in film and television for the past 74 years, the Golden Globes is one of the most acclaimed ceremonies. Every year, viewers anticipate the best screenplay, comedy motion picture, director and more, and this year, GDG added a new award: Best Dressed. A team award, of course, because it takes a […]
#TipTuesday: Making walls wondrous with wallcoverings
Every room in the home holds a different purpose, and features different furniture, accessories and lighting. But they have one thing in common: They all have walls. The walls deserve just as much thought as the rest of a space’s attributes, which is why for this #TipTuesday, two West Coast design duos talk all things […]
#TipTuesday: Design mistakes to avoid
Even the most seasoned professionals are bound to make an error. Rather than harping on the fault, it’s essential to reflect on the situation afterward, and pinpoint a way to keep it from happening a second time. This #TipTuesday, three designers from different regions of the country tell us about their biggest whoopsie and how […]
#TipTuesday: Eye-catching Entranceways
This #TipTuesday, GDG continues to explore the focal points of different rooms in the home. So far, designers have walked us through the center of attention in the dining room and the living room. Today, we visit the area that gives guests the first impression of a space’s interior: the foyer.
Fashion meets interiors: Kelley Carter’s New York Fashion Week lounge
By Byron Cordero Lights. Music. Click, clack. Thirty minutes later, the show is over and things happened so quickly that you have to check Instagram to be sure you snapped the best runway looks. That’s New York Fashion Week. But now what? If you’re not off to the next show (good luck getting a cab!), […]
Location, location, location: How two textile designers embody Brooklyn
Location works itself into the DNA of just about everything, and that statement rings even more true when the location is Brooklyn. That’s why artisans flock to the 71-square-mile borough to set up shop. Scott Bodenner of The Bodenner Collection and Michele Dopp of Fabric & Steel are two of the many creatives who have […]