6 Common Designer Mistakes Made With Custom Furnishings

We all make mistakes. Regardless of our training and experience, we may get lazy or feel indifferent to a client’s needs. It’s just human nature to “take a day off” when working now and then. And, as Architectural Digest writer Kelsey Mulvey reminds us as his lead-in to the 6 Common Designer Mistakes To Avoid With Custom Furnishings.

“There’s more to furnishing a room than picking out fabric swatches or conducting a sit test: It’s a careful mix of palettes, proportions, and materials—and finding the right balance can be easier said than done.”

He goes on to suggest, “If you’re struggling to find items that are at home in your client’s space, a custom design may be your best option. Admittedly, enlisting a vendor to build a banquette or dining room table from scratch can be a timely and costly endeavor; however, the result is often well worth the investment.”

Personalized Furniture versus Custom Furnishings

Is there a difference between “personalized” and “custom” furnishings? We believe there is. For example, changing the stain and/or finish on a client’s Chiffonier makes it a personalized piece of furniture. However, ordering that elegant chest of drawers with a unique design, and having it built to your client's specifications will make it a custom furnishing.

In an effort to make the difference clearer, you might be choosing between a store-bought sofa with personalized fabric for example. On the other hand, custom furniture takes a piece that does not exist except in someone’s imagination and must be built by a craftsman who can take it from concept to reality.

A great example of the difference between the two is the high-quality, custom designs, and artisanal craftsmanship of the luxury furniture from Michael Trent Coates, perhaps better known as MTC Studio Designs.

Below we’d like to offer a few examples of where MTC Studio Designs has grasped an abstract concept that has been realized and built to order.

Whether you choose to label this piece a Chiffonier or simply a chest of drawers, you have to agree with us when we say the craftsmanship is obvious, the hardware is unique, and a statement is made for the owner.

Is it possible for dining in to be as elegant as dining out? We think this image speaks for itself, declaring an emphatic “Yes” with this customized design from MTC Studio Designs.

If this image doesn’t grab your attention and make you go, “Aah”, we may not be able to help you. This room is a combination of dramatic, uncommon, and extraordinary. It’s almost like this space is saying, “Come in. Or else.”

MTC Studio Designs from TD Fall & Company

We are very proud to represent the MTC Studio Designs line of truly unique, compelling, luxury custom furnishings. We are also happy to help you design truly custom furniture for your clients and use MTC Studio Designs to have it realized.

Stay tuned for more of our takes on designer mistakes made with custom furnishings in future posts.

Now, designing a piece and taking it from abstraction to reality is not easy. But, if you can see it clearly in your mind, we can help you realize your vision. Simply… Contact TD Fall today.

Home Office Interior Design Tips from Kravet

In a recent Kravet blog post, Interior Design Ideas For a Home Office That Boost Productivity, the industry leader addresses what we have all found to be true. More and more people are working from home and are looking to improve that space. Key to this is their claim that “designating a room in the house as a home office is beneficial to separate work from the rest of your home.” (emphasis added)

It’s hard to argue with that insight though it must also be made clear that, using dining room tables as a desk or being in the way of playing children is no longer acceptable. So, this post is for both designers who are looking for tips to aid them in creating the perfect home office for their clients and for those of you who are also working from home. (What’s that? You use your kitchen table, not the dining room? Meh! Same difference!)

OK, back to the Kravet post:

“If you are working from home [or have clients who are], and are looking to boost the productivity associated with your home office there are several design ideas you can implement to achieve these results. These design ideas range from taking advantage of lighting and color to developing an organization system that removes clutter and stimulates your creative brain. These ideas and more are discussed in further detail below.”

Home Office Productivity Tips

Home Office Lighting – “Lighting [may be] the most important aspect of a home office in terms of improving productivity. Most individuals will find themselves more productive working under natural light or lighting with a soft blue tone. However, you may find another form of lighting that boosts your productivity. If so, you should take full advantage of this discovery and implement it into your home office.”

Be advised that, “Homeowners who do not have a home office space equipped with large windows that allow natural light to flood into the space may want to install various light fixtures into the office. Floor lamps … are well suited to provide lighting to a home office … [As are] table lamps or wall sconces.”

Home Office Colors and Patterns – “Once you enter your home office you should feel inspired and creative. The best way to enhance these feelings is through the use of patterns and color. A fresh coat of paint or decorative wall coverings are a great way to increase the productivity of your home office.”

“The best part about getting creative with your office’s patterns and colors is that you can seemingly decorate it in any way you see fit. You can choose between solid colors, geometric patterns, and even floral or animal skin wall coverings.”

Optimize Home Office Space – “One of the most effective ways you can improve the productivity of your home office is to develop an organization system. This system can involve going paperless, purchasing a new desk, or simply developing areas for outgoing and incoming papers, mail, and other literature. A paperless office normally will take full advantage of wall-mounted whiteboards and electronic technology such as tablets and laptops.”

Home Office Interior Design Tips from TD Fall

Good lighting, attractive colors and textures, along with improved organization should all be the focus of a solid home office design. Not to mention comfort, of course. Just make sure you don’t overdo it and make it too easy for your work-from-home clients to grab a nap instead of working! (Yikes! That will definitely reduce productivity!)

Whether you're an interior designer or furnishing store owner, Ted has the experience and knowledge to help you adapt to changing times and to implement these home office interior design tips from Kravet. Feel free to… Get in touch with TD Fall today.

Hot Home Design Trends – Tips for Interior Designers and Furnishing Dealers

What’s hot in home design trends this year? Home office designs. Flexible, dedicated spaces. Going green – the color, not the practice. And… Pillows! Wait, wut?

Yes, according to the folks at Houzz.com, the latest trends in home design and renovations show spikes in interest for everything from home theaters to reimagined kitchens and bathrooms, and from home gyms to accent pillows. Again with the pillows? WLP? (We Love Pillows)!

In an article from August, author Mitchell Parker explained how the online design and renovation site performed an analysis of searches among their audience between 2020 and 2021. Their goal was “to see how home design interests are changing” over the past year. And, while searches may not always translate to actions by consumers, we can certainly perceive trends for which we should be prepared.

(Oh, and, we’ll get to the pillow thing soon. We promise.)

Dedicate Yourself to Creating Dedicated Activity Spaces

Perhaps most interesting for interior designers and furniture dealers, interest in dedicated activity spaces showed a marked increase over the 12 months examined.

Thanks in large part to the pandemic, or the steps imposed by outside forces to “curb” it, the home has increasingly become the 24/7 center of activity for many families. As Parker explains, “The local gym, bar, theater, and office turned hyper-local as people made room to accommodate these activities at home. It’s a major shift in how people think about their homes and one that probably isn’t going away anytime soon.”

Clearly, the Houzz search data on dedicated activity spaces speak for itself:

While the trend toward home offices is to be expected, there is far more going on in American homes than we might have anticipated. Seeing these numbers, the sharp interior designer will be ready for prospective clients who are part of these trends – or wish to be.

Green is The Color of The Moment

“Green is having a moment – and not just in one area of the home, but in several. Searches for green kitchen cabinets were up 829%.”

From decadent to delicious, the color green is as versatile as your imagination can, well, imagine it being. Long neglected in home décor and design, the color can provide a sense of warmth and comfort unequaled by other, more popular, hues.

“I think green is trending for a few reasons,” color consultant Jennifer Ott says. “First off, after years of whites, grays, and cool blues being popular, it seems folks are moving more toward warmer hues. Green bridges warm and cool, so it’s a good transition between the two. It works well with white and gray but also tans and creams.”

Not to be outdone, Kravet’s Lee Jofa line features the color as integral to their new Mindoro Collection.

Decorating for Comfort and Style at Multiple Levels

No longer exclusive to elites, home decorating has reached all levels of income and style.

“Renovations to kitchens and bathrooms command a lot of the home design conversation. But decorating seems to be experiencing a particular boom in interest. Searches for home accents increased a whopping 2,417%, while searches for decorative accents rose 799%.”

Still not convinced? “Searches increased significantly for velvet sofas (121%), gold wall mirrors (606%), and gold table lamps (1,166%). The search for champagne, likely in connection with champagne bronze finishes, increased 846%.”

Oh, hey… Did we happen to mention pillows? Why did we? Well… “Interest in accent pillows is taking off too. Searches on Houzz skyrocketed 5,050%.” That’s why!

Here are links to our in stock pillows from:

• Kravet Décor

• Jaipur Living

“Jennifer Wundrow Interior Design used a stylish mix of color and pattern in the accent pillows shown [above] to tie together various tones and patterns for a cohesive design.”

There’s plenty more to unpack from the article but, us being who we are, we have our own home design trends to share. Just click here to find out more and… Get in touch with TD Fall today.

Living Room Design – Seating Arrangements and Style from Leathercraft

What is the purpose of a living room? Is it a showplace or a true living space? The answers to these questions will vary from one design client to another (and another, and another, and…), but the one thing they will have in common is – seating arrangements. That is, whether showplace or living space, comfort and style will be needed in any living room design.

One of our most popular lines at this year’s Spring High Point Market was Leathercraft furniture. Of course, the line always presents well but this year we experienced an even more positive response to the product line than in recent markets.

“Why is that?” you ask. Well, because Leathercraft furniture embodies comfort and style, of course!

Robinson Sofa from Leathercraft (with Asha accent chair)

As the centerpiece of any living room, the sofa sets the stage while other pieces complement it. The Robinson sofa from Leathercraft grabs the eye while inviting one to take a seat and stay for a while. With myriad wood and leather finishes available (literally hundreds of leathers), using the Robinson to set the stage for surrounding pieces will make any designer’s life easier.

And don’t forget the handcrafted detailing, powder coat finishing of framing and internal mechanisms, along with more than 40 nail head choices to fit any look – and ensure the Robinson is unique for your clients.

Asha Accent Chair from Leathercraft

Of course, not every guest who visits your client’s home will fit on a single sofa (and some may not wish to). The Asha chair shown in an attention-grabbing finish alongside the Robinson sofa above offers a wonderful opportunity for you to add stylish comfort to your living room design.

Part of the Project Hope Foundation Collection for autism research, the Asha chair is a socially conscious yet stunning accent to any living room, with comfort as a given. With nearly 30 wood finishes and dozens of leather finish choices, you’ll have no worries about color, texture, or quality when you choose these pieces as accents for your client’s living spaces.

Phantom Recliner from Leathercraft

Then again, for a space that will be used for living rather than showing, the Phantom recliner from Leathercraft establishes comfort as the priority, without sacrificing style. (And don’t we all want THAT!)

Shown here with maple legs and Overtime Splash Pad leather, the Phantom recliner is just one of the featured pieces in Leathercraft’s “Quick Ship” program.

Windsor Ottoman from Leathercraft

With all of that said, and shown, if something truly unique is what you and your clients are looking for, the Windsor Ottoman from Leathercraft surely fits the bill. Shown here in Gator Coach leather with a Dark Roast finish, this prop is available with either a plinth or leg base.

As just one of some 100 ottomans and benches to choose from as accent and comfort pieces, the Windsor Ottoman is merely the beginning of what this 50-year-old leather furniture manufacturer can offer.

It's unfortunate that the demands of time and lack of space so severely limits what we can share in a blog post. What we can tell you though, is that simple numbers of finishes or designs barely begin to describe the variety of combinations a clever interior designer or furnishings retailer can put together for their clients.

Leathercraft Alexandra Chair with Kravet Fabric

For help putting together a comfortable and stylish living room design with Leathercraft furniture (which can be produced with, say, Kravet fabrics if you wish!), Get in touch with TD Fall today.

When Instant Gratification Isn’t Possible - Who Pays for Design Project Delays?

Instant gratification can be a good thing – as long as you're the one being satisfied. For an interior designer though, trying to ensure your client’s remodeling project is completed quickly and smoothly has likely become far more challenging recently. With upholstery foam shortages and shipping problems worldwide, design project deadlines that seemed reasonable in the past may no longer be possible.

But who bears the brunt of these design project delays, you or your clients? Beyond simple scheduling problems to iron out, who absorbs increases in costs that extended lead times can cause? Finally, how do you even explain these problems to your clients in ways they can accept?

First, you can take some comfort in the fact that you are not alone – absolutely not alone. And, as explained in an article at BusinessOfHome.com that answers some of these questions, there are more than enough reasons that were out of your control to allow you to remain guilt-free.

“You [never] could have predicted that a cargo ship would get stuck in the Suez Canal for more than a week and hugely interrupt international shipping, nor could you have known that a deep freeze in Texas would virtually destroy foam production for months. And the once-in-a-hundred-year pandemic? Guessing you could not have foreseen that one either.”

Always, Always Be Professional

Next, it’s your responsibility to be the adult in the room. As Sean Low writes, “While these are extraordinary times, they are not without precedent. Price shocks and delays happen all the time, just not as suddenly and pervasively as now … do the hard work of having frank conversations. The fair solution is the right solution, even if some feathers are ruffled along the way.”

Neither you nor your client will benefit from temper tantrums and name-calling. A professional consultation that follows an open and honest initial interview and project contract will go a very long way toward smoothing the waters – for both of you.

Further, you have no ethical or professional justification for taking advantage of the situation. That is, when the costs of materials and labor increase, your client should bear the brunt. However, you are not entitled to make more money because of it. You and your work have value, of course, but that value does not change simply because the cost of kitchen cabinets has risen.

“If you have synced the cost of production with your percentage on purchases, you will now have to do the work to explain that the percentage was always a shorthand to get to what it takes to have the design come to life in their house once it is out of your head. If that work has not changed, then neither should your price, even if the cost of materials and labor have risen considerably.”

In other words, you have no right to charge your client more for the same amount and type of work. (Beyond being unprofessional, doing that would be unethical in the extreme!)

Don’t Eat Project Cost Increases

Time delays cost everyone and the cost must be borne equally. If your cash flow is tied to the timing of certain project goals, or “you earn a percentage on items purchased or charge a flat fee, there is very little you can do to increase revenue in the event of a delay. And do not kid yourself if you charge hourly, the delays will likely not result in enough work to compensate you for the loss of other work. (While you might get more money relative to those charging flat fees or percentages, you will definitely not get enough money.)”

All of this is to say that, while price increases for furnishings can be explained and justified (if not necessarily accepted painlessly), you cannot afford to bear the increased costs from time delays on your own. Fair is fair, after all. And, when the fault lies elsewhere, say with Mother Nature, they do not become your responsibility by default.

As Mr. Low explains, “My position is that time delays ought to be borne by both you and your client almost equally, perhaps through an additional monthly fee to recognize that the project is extending and you need to have the resources necessary to finish the job to the level you both agreed upon when you first started.”

While there is no way for us, or him, to suggest solutions that fit every situation, he does offer some nice insight and advice in the article. Again, you can read it at the BofH Business Advice column.

If you're looking for a more hands-on approach to coping with design project delays and keeping your clients satisfied (if not exactly instantly gratified), Ted is available for business consulting to the industry. Get in touch with TD Fall today.

Still No Cushion from the Foam Shortage Or Shipping Problems

See what we did there? Not to put too fine a point on it, and jokes aside, the combined impacts of the foam shortage and worldwide shipping problems have put a bit of a damper on the recent surge in the home design industry. Worse yet, the experts are not exactly optimistic about when (or if) things will return to normal.

So, what the heck is going on right now? We will try to explain.

Where Did the Foam Supply Go?

Beyond the problems created by the pandemic last year, severe weather early this year pretty much knocked out the foam chemical producers in the Gulf Coast region. And yet, while the weather has improved vastly since then, both chemical and foam production continues to lag. (HomeNewsNow.com)

“The answer, it appears, has less to do with what the industry might call “normal” supply of foam and chemicals for foam than with the relentless surge in demand for product that has yet to abate. Think of it this way, says Steve Rusing, executive vice president and president of U.S. sales for Tempur Sealy International: If the chemical suppliers are running at 100% capacity … industry demand continues to run at 120% or 130% of that capacity. The chemical suppliers simply have not been able to catch up.”

In an industry that rarely maintains a cushion of inventory in case of emergencies, this very well might have been expected. The good news is – you’ll have to wait for better news to be optimistic about the immediate future:

“Industry analyst Jerry Epperson said he doesn’t know of anybody who was expecting industry foam shortages to be over any earlier than June. And from what he’s read and from the executives he’s talked to in the bedding and upholstery manufacturing segment, all are saying it will be September at the earliest and probably year-end ‘Before we get back to the levels they were (supplying) before those storms hit in February’.”

Worldwide Shipping Crisis Update

Yeah, the experts are calling it a worldwide crisis, not just a “situation” or lead time “problem”. And, the most cringe-worthy part of this is – they don’t expect relief until next year (at best!).

According to a recent article at BusinessOfHome.com, “The flip side of the boom in the home and design industry over the past year and a half is the global shipping crisis. Demand has never been higher, and wait times never longer … Experts are now saying that it will be at least the first quarter of 2022 before shipping lead times will stabilize.”

Beyond the supply problems shared above, there appear to be three major reasons for the ongoing problems: increased demand, congestion at ports, and a serious shortage of shipping containers.

“Says journalist Rachel Premack, who has reported extensively on the crisis for Business Insider, ‘We’re continuing to see a remarkable increase in demand, coupled with a shortage of shipping containers and massive congestion at ports,’ she explains. ‘The reason we’re seeing 2022 as the point when this calms down a bit is that people are expecting that demand will continually decrease as society goes back to normal. Once that happens, ports can work through the existing backlog of containers’.”

At the moment, patience truly is a virtue, for suppliers, manufacturers, retailers, and designers around the globe. Oh, and yes, for your clients, too. So, be as upfront and honest as possible and share more information rather than less. Despite the ongoing foam shortage and delays in shipping, your bottom line will thank you for it.

We Can Deliver

At the moment, Kravet is only running a few weeks behind its normal production. In fact, their QuickShip frames, which normally would ship in two weeks, are shipping in 15 working days. All other frames, which normally ship in eight weeks, are currently shipping in 10-12. There are some caveats and disruptions but the customer is always kept informed!

Of course, the fact that all Kravet SMART frames and fabrics, which are the foundation of the QuickShip program, are guaranteed produced right here, in the USA, is sheer genius when it comes to lead times that are quicker than the competition.

Also, Ted remains available to work with you on an individual basis, consulting on how your business can best respond to the shifting demands of the marketplace, and the needs of your design and furnishings clients. Get in touch with TD Fall today.

What Do You Love About Running Your Business? (And why aren’t you doing more of it?)

There are usually two reasons entrepreneurs start a business: necessity or love. (No, not THAT kind of love.) If you truly love running your business, it’s unlikely you got started out of the basic need to earn a living or because you simply hated your old job.

But, no matter the reason you went to work for yourself, there will always be things you dislike (hate?) about being “The Boss”. The question then becomes, “Why are you doing them instead of the things you enjoy?”

Maybe this quotation from world-famous, serial entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson will help us make it clearer:

“I believe that drudgery and clock-watching are a terrible betrayal of that universal, inborn entrepreneurial spirit.”

Admin tasks, payroll, bills, and so many other things can interfere with doing what you love about being a designer, designing! Or, if you're a furnishings dealer, selling! So, why do you let all that stuff take up 40%-60% of your time, energy, and focus?

If You Don’t, Who Will?

If You Don’t, Who Will?

The almost ubiquitous answer from busy entrepreneurs is, “Well, somebody has to do it!” Right… But the solution is in your answer: SOMEBODY. And, that somebody does not always have to be you!

Back in June, we shared some thoughts on Outsourcing Admin Tasks. Since a few of you have yet to turn over all of that work to a virtual support team, we thought we’d remind you of a few salient points.

1.      As a small business owner, your time is your most precious commodity. It’s an asset even more valuable than your expertise as a designer or furniture dealer.

2.      And yet, your time is also your greatest restraint; the ultimate factor that limits your ability to put your energy, talents, and creativity to their most effective use in the service of your clients.

3.      By delegating mundane business tasks to a virtual team or other sub, you free up more of your time and energy to service existing clients and acquiring new ones. This is what generates revenue, after all – and this is where your focus must be!

We don’t want to belabor the point, but running your business does not have to include more of doing the drudgery you hate than the creativity you love. In fact, if you hated your old job enough to take the leap and start your own business, it makes no sense at all to struggle with tasks you can’t stand.

Looking for Help?

If you're having trouble deciding which parts of your business you should outsource, and which to spend more time on, Ted is available for business consulting and coaching. His more than two-and-a-half decades of experience in the industry, along with running his own business, make him a wonderful foil for your ideas, limitations, and challenges.

Just… Get in touch with TD Fall today.

More from High Point Market – Showing Off by Showing Kravet Furniture and Fabrics

What do you suppose is the most attractive part of going to High Point Market for us? Showcasing new lines, perhaps? Writing tons of orders and watching the money roll in, maybe? Actually, what we really love about our trips to Market is showing off our own design chops, greatly helped this spring by showing Kravet Furniture and Fabrics.

We’ve always been proud of the relationship we have with Kravet. For a couple of decades now, they’ve been our Go-To solution for many designers and furnishing dealers. With so many high-quality brands under the Kravet umbrella, recently expanded with the Donghia furniture collection relaunch, our greatest challenge is often having “too many choices” to offer!

Still, as the recognized industry leader, Kravet never fails to create and innovate whenever possible.

Of course, sharing everything they have to offer is impossible in a simple blog post but we’re more than happy to share a few teasers, with images from our showroom at High Point last month.

Stylish Living Room Design Solutions

The centerpiece of any home tends to be the living room. Whether formal or casual in design, the vast selection of furnishings from Kravet makes stylish living is possible on virtually any client’s budget.

The Euro Modern Collection from Kravet is a contemporary offering inspired by the Bauhaus movement, a true mixture of Arts and Crafts with Modernism. One of the fundamental tenets of modern design is to emphasize both form and function while incorporating art into everyday living.

Crafted by master artisans using only the finest of materials, these sculptural frames and stand-out styles make a statement in any interior. In keeping with their Levels of Luxury, Kravet Design custom possibilities are endless.

Stunning Fabrics for Any Space

When it comes to fabrics for covering furniture, some clients focus on look while others focus on feel. As their interior designers or furniture supplier, it’s your job to let them know the importance of both – and more.

The stunning fabric and wallcoverings shown here are out of the Linherr Hollingsworth 2 collection. Her look is modern Boheme:

“Linherr Hollingsworth, LLC is a luxury brand/Interior design firm specializing in high-end residential interiors and custom products. After her successful fashion career, Hollingsworth dove into home interiors. She finds customization just a part of the design process and never shies away from its challenges. Her signature touches include: use of expansive patterns, accents of burnished warm metals, and a belief that luxurious, sexy rooms should be lived in.”

Tasteful Solutions to Create Restful Sleep

As the saying goes, “We spend a third of our lives in bed”, with eight of every 24 hours devoted to sleep (in a perfect world, anyway.) With the ICreate collection from Kravet, you can literally design your client’s sleep spaces.

In one of the most unique approaches to custom furniture programs for interior designers, the choice is always yours.

Make every piece your own with ICreate Beds. Select your bed silhouette, headboard treatment, platform trim, base, and finish with a multitude of serene styles and luxurious options to choose from.

As Kravet likes to say, with ICreate Beds, “The choice of... Silhouette, Headboard, Platform Trim, Bed Base, and Finish is yours!”

The same is true with ICreate Chests.

“Make every piece your own with ICreate Chests. Select your silhouette, base, face, finish and embellish with hardware options, including styles from popular brand Addison Weeks.”

Ted remains available to work with you on a case-by-case basis with business consulting that is targeted to needs and to help you reach your furnishings dealer or design business goals. With more than 25 years of experience in the luxury furnishings and interior design industries, he has pretty much seen it all.

OK, that’s enough showing off by showing Kravet furniture and fabrics. So, if you have questions about other products or the availability of Kravet luxury furnishing products or brands, feel free to… Get in touch with TD Fall today.

Spring High Point Market 2021 – Modern History Furniture

Is it possible to create modern furniture designs that reflect a historical perspective? Well, as we were pleased to display at the recent Spring High Point Market, the stunning pieces from Modern History furniture enable us to answer with an emphatic “Yes!”.

As the company explains on their website, “Classic, timeless, well-styled, and quality is the foundation of exceptional design and the foundation for the furniture of Modern History. Built on the ongoing family tradition of Yorkshire House, Modern History is a fresh and exciting approach to Fine Furniture and High Design.”

Unfortunately, and as is true with so many product-based blog posts, we are barely able to suggest the variety and quality of the Modern History Furniture line. At best, we hope to whet your appetite and pique your interest for more!

Architectural Cocktail Table and Console

Handcrafted in oak veneers with a lacquer sealed, sandblasted weathered solid finish, this remarkable piece is guaranteed to be, well… remarked upon by family and guests alike.

Available in two sizes, the Architectural Cocktail Table provides a firm anchor to any living space. At the same time, the Architectural Console becomes a functional complement to its larger sibling.

(Table dimensions: 66”x55”x15”, 55”x43”x15”)

(Console dimensions: 66”x20”x32”)

An investment in furniture by Modern History affords not only quality and value, but furnishings backed by a second-generation family tradition of supplying furniture of the highest standards.

Bezier Desk

With home office solutions currently in such high demand, the Bezier Desk from Modern History makes an undeniable statement while reveling in its own beauty.

Crafted of solid oak, with an olive ash burl veneer, the work-from-home portion of your client list will be eager to see this piece in their home office.

(Dimensions: 66”x30”x30”)

Hand-crafted in small quantities, the quality of manufacture, finish, proportion, and attention to detail are reminiscent of generations past when anything less would not be tolerated. Solid brass hardware, dovetailed drawers, and hand-rubbed finishes are just a few of the many benefits of furniture by Modern History.

Maui Dining Table

Of course, nothing says welcome home from a day at the office, even an in-home office, quite like a delicious meal served up on a stunning dining table. Available in three widths, each with two self-storing 24” leaves, the ash veneer finished Maui Dining table will be a wonderful conversation starter, as well as a breathtaking platform for any meal.

(Dimensions: 76”/100”/124”x46”x30”)

Modern History offers more than simply a piece of furniture. They present a line of fine furniture that will define your client’s home environments for years to come, helping you create a sanctuary where they can escape from the stresses of everyday life.

More to Come from TD Fall at the Spring High Point Market 2021

Yes, we anticipate more to come from our booth at the Spring High Point Market soon. This will include more sneak peeks at some truly stunning fabrics, wallcoverings, furniture, and lighting solutions. Stay tuned for future posts.

If you have questions about other products or the availability of Modern History furniture, feel free to… Get in touch with TD Fall today.

Donghia Furniture Collection 2021 – Kravet Did it Right (Again!)

You know how the sayings go, right? “Haters gonna hate” and “Lovers gonna love”. And, now we’d like to add, “Donghia gonna Donghia!” (Or, maybe it’s better said, “Kravet gonna Donghia!”) Either way, what matters is that the Donghia Furniture Collection relaunch from Kravet is in full swing and we feel the need to share!

As we mentioned in our post back in early May, Kravet was planning their relaunch of the iconic Donghia furnishings line. Well, it’s been a couple of months since the new lineups hit the market and we couldn’t be more excited by what we’ve seen.

And, while the introduction of more than 450 fabrics is nothing to sneeze at, we are hugely impressed by the craze-mazing line of furniture they’ve designed. From sofas to sectionals and chairs to occasionals, we can only describe the lineup as timeless yet contemporary.

Soon to be Iconic Donghia Furniture

Feeling dramatic? Donghia is bringing its iconic furniture collection to the interior design industry and the furniture line definitely displays just such a flair for the dramatic. They’ve made more than 40 coveted frames available with the same quality and craftsmanship guaranteed.

With some 420 decorative fabrics, luxury textures, and an array of velvets available, covering those frames in style becomes a given.

An Occasional Statement Has Been Made

Did we say, “flair for the dramatic”? It’s truly impossible to imagine a more dramatic statement being made than the one that will exist in your client’s homes when you bring them this occasional table.

Donghia’s Origami collection bears both the name and look of the traditional Japanese art of folding paper into objects. The Origami look of these tables is achieved through a complex artisanal process of cutting, folding, and welding a substantial metal foil into the final shape of a cocktail and side table.

Its true wonder is the reflective finish on the faceted inside, that creates an illusion of a kaleidoscope-like endless space enclosed into sharp geometrical boundaries. 

Simply explain to them that, when the conversation lags at their next cocktail party, this amazing design will infuse their guests with plenty to talk about. And remind them that, once their guests have left, they’ll undoubtedly share their impressions with other friends and family over succeeding days.

Donghia Sectionals

With the return to prominence of sectionals for home furnishings, comfort and creativity are finding a renewed level of cooperation. Eager to address this segment of the market, Donghia sectionals do more than merely impress. They inspire.

Not to put too fine a point on it but, Riverside Park on Manhattan’s Upper West Side is a soft, flowing transition from the grid of the city streets to the Hudson River. Much like its namesake, Donghia’s Riverside sectional ebbs and flows through the room, a curved sectional sofa designed for today’s lifestyle.

Think of it as a finely crafted, floating sculpture capable of defining the home space with its endless possible compositions. Like Angelo Donghia used to do with his pieces in his New York apartment, the Riverside sections can be easily swapped, moved, turned, and even make tête-à-tête sofas.

If your clients are asking you for a unique look without sacrificing comfort, it would be hard to find a more appropriate way to anchor a space than the Riverside sectional from Donghia.

More to Come from Donghia

Like Kravet, we promise more to come from the Donghia Collection soon, including peeks at some truly stunning fabrics, wallcoverings, and lighting solutions. Stay tuned for future posts.

If you have questions about other products or the availability of the collection, feel free to… Get in touch with TD Fall today to discover more about this iconic line, as well as what more you can expect from the Donghia furniture collection by Kravet.