Dear June: Furnishings and Remodeling, Turn-Key
In the design industry, it is important for us to continue to learn and stay on top of all the new products and technology. With the changes happening faster than one can think, it is wise to continue to educate yourself as much as possible. LED lighting, stain-resistant acrylic fabrics, recycled materials, and even new […]
Tour of Fine Spaces: No Place Like Home!
Sponsored by the Junior League of Winston-Salem As we look ahead to being out and about more this spring, the Junior League of Winston-Salem (JLWS) offers us the unique – and enormously fun! – opportunity to visit both new and recently renovated homes throughout Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. Featuring extraordinary designs from local home builders, […]
Spring Forward with a Furniture Makeover
Spring is the perfect time to transform a space by breathing new life into an old piece of furniture. Renee Floyd, owner of The Barn on Country Club, shares, “A fresh coat of paint is a fast, inexpensive way to revitalize and update old bones.” But is the time and effort really worth it? Can […]
ReDESIGNS by Ava: Let’s Talk About Rugs
“Selecting an area rug is a lot like picking a painting; it has to speak to you. Since an area rug can cost a bundle, make sure it wraps its hands around your heart before you buy it, because you’ll likely live with it for decades. The perfect rug will add character and charm to […]
Customize It! Your Style, Your Way
One of the benefits of working with a designer is the endless possibilities available to you as a consumer. Our years of experience have led us to identify the top manufacturers in the industry who specialize in custom-made furnishings. We spend days at the furniture markets in High Point and Atlanta searching for the […]
Fresh Colors, Fabrics, and Design
As I prepare to attend the Atlanta market, I can’t help but reflect on our economy. I try to be loyal to my vendors just as my customers and clients have been loyal to me. Although things have been tough for a few years, vendors are working feverishly to show off their latest and […]
Rethink Your House, Simplify Your Life
It’s January and we’re busy crafting resolutions, breaking open our new journals, and making plans for living better, healthier, and yes, simpler lives. You may be looking around your home and wondering how you can create a space that functions more simply, with your needs in mind. I am, which is why I like […]
Dear June: Purchasing Sofas and Chairs – Design Challenges
Our most challenging questions often come from clients who are in the market to purchase new sofas and chairs. Sometimes clients want more furniture than there is space. After we measure a room, we complete a scaled drawing using our CAD software to find the best furniture arrangement. We then move forward to select […]
’Tis the Season for Renovation
By: Kali Newlen-Burden | Photos by: J. Sinclair A new season of life invites new opportunities and welcomes new dynamics at home. For the Rollinses, their next season arrived when their two children moved out from under their roof. Twenty-five years of memories and traditions were preserved within those walls, but the existing […]
Dear June… Holiday Magic is in the Air
I don’t know about you, but I am getting really excited about Christmas this year. It is that time of year when we start thinking of friends and family that are coming home for the holidays. Decorating is an important subject and starting early will be less stressful. A list of the rooms you want to […]
