Antique Chandelier

Why Decorate With Antiques?

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INTERIOR DESIGNERS are fond of antiques; we often collect them ourselves, and are quick to recommend them to clients. Some of our clients love the idea. Mention antiques to some, however, and they cringe, recalling dusty, depressing, cluttered houses of days gone by. What is the reason for a designer's obsession with incorporating antiques into a home? The answer has to do not only with style, but with substance, history and roots. Interior designers and decorators have been seeking antique and vintage furnishings for clients since the beginning of the [...]

Waiting Room Doctor's Office Myrtle Beach

Designing An Eco-Friendly Medical Office Waiting Room

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When SC Pain and Spine Specialists decided to open a new location in Murrells Inlet, Dr. Jason Rosenberg asked me to help with a reception room layout and furniture that would be appropriate to a busy waiting room area. Since the office is shared with Dr. Brian Kinmartin and Professional Rehabilitation Services, the waiting area must serve both practices. Both doctors and their families are passionate about the outdoors and the natural beauty of our local area, so we decided on a color scheme that blends Low Country colors and [...]

Red sunbrella sofa slipcover

Surfside Beach Oceanfront Condo

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In this project, a condo in Surfside Beach was completely remodeled - we selected handmade tile, durable Pergo floors and new finishes in the kitchen. Walls were moved and a door relocated to add space to the Master Bath. New furnishings and window treatments make the oceanfront space comfortable and bright.

An Invitation to the Chateau Grand Luce'

Timothy Corrigan and the Chateau du Grand Lucé

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I've been eagerly awaiting the release of talented designer Timothy Corrigan's new book, An Invitation to Chateau du Grand-Lucé - as an avid Francophile, how can I resist the opportunity to while away a Sunday afternoon with fabulous images of Chateau interiors?  I was planning this little treat for myself, and the universe obliged.  While wending my way through the High Point Market showrooms I realized I could drop by Mr. Corrigan's book signing.   I immediately acquired my copy, and was ushered in to the ever-lovely Currey and Co. showroom [...]

modern khaki sofa with colorful pillows

What Kind of Sofa or Chair Should I Buy?

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If you like to sit up and read, or entertain more formally, choose tight-back furniture. Dressed-up guests don’t want to be flopping back into a sloppy pile of pillows, and if you really need back support, Scatter-Back down pillows are wrong for you. A tight back sofa is one with springs in the back, rather than loose cushions. Most common are Camelback style sofas, although nowadays there are many other classic tight-back styles being reproduced.