Design Inspiration
Carrie Fusella: An Elegant, Comfortable Clubhouse Makeover
Pre-coronavirus, when gathering was still a thing, interior designer Carrie Fusella tackled a common space at Leisure Knoll, in Manchester, NJ, in the winter of 2018/2019. Her design in the space…
Last Look With Elizabeth O’Neal
Nestled inside an 8,200-square-foot Triangle Parade of Homes award-winning house in North Raleigh, NC, this master suite was designed to accommodate a pair of business owners and parents of three…
Lauren Nicole: Lakefront Living in Traditional Style
Charlotte, NC-based designer Lauren Nicole, was called in to transform a dark, dated lakefront home into a bright, airy space that embraces the outdoor living lifestyle. See what she has to say about…
How Designers Can Elevate Room Designs With Lamps
For Randall Whitehead, portable lighting fixtures are a go-to when it comes to filling out a lighting design that might be lacking something. Easy to acquire and install without the help of an…
3 Printable Coloring Books to Soothe and Inspire You While Social Distancing
After more than a month working, living and playing from home, everyone — children and adults alike — is looking for something to do. Some designers and manufacturers have broadened their creative…
Pattern Play: Designers and Retailers Encourage the Creative Use of Patterns
It’s often said that fashion trends influence home trends, and as maximalism reigns supreme on the runways, it’s making its way into homes in the form of patterns and prints on upholstered furniture…
Decorative Lighting Fixtures Enhance Traditional Design
For a while there, it seemed like traditional design had taken a backseat to stark, clean modern design. It’s fun to see a resurgence of traditional interiors, interpreted in a new way. I had the…
Showing Off: Designers Make Their Mark With Showhomes
"Stretching your creativity.” “Great marketing opportunity.” “Collaborating with other designers.” “Cementing relationships with suppliers.” “Giving back to the community.” These are some of the…
Last Look With Sandra Asdourian
Sandra Asdourian started out as a New York City fashion model. Now an award-winning interior designer in Naples, FL, and Babylon Village, NY, Asdourian is known for clean, open, textured designs…
Designing for Hospitality Common Spaces
For Carrie Fusella, Owner and Lead Designer at Design Alternatives, in Toms River, NJ, designing common spaces — hotel lobbies, restaurants and clubhouses — while lucrative and exciting, also present…