Interior Design Trends – Small Kitchen Remodeling Tips

As the most popular room in most homes, kitchens are often the most important space for a homeowner during a remodel. With so many appliances to consider, remodeling a small kitchen presents some unique challenges to you as a designer. Yet, reimagining these small, high-traffic, heavily used spaces has become one of the more frequent interior design trends today.Cooking up a small kitchen design that results in a space as delicious as the meals prepared within it is not easy but, with some examples of successful small kitchen remodels from HGTV.com, we would like to offer a few ideas that will make your mouth water and your taste buds tingle.

Outdated Kitchen Before Remodel

These homeowners realized they needed to take action on their kitchen when the 70s called and asked them to send it back. Though not the smallest kitchen we’ve seen, the outdated look and feel caused by the dark wood and blue walls made the space seem smaller than it actually was and reduced the full use of the space available.

Outdated Kitchen After Remodel – WOW!

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After a makeover from HGTV's Fixer Upper hosts Chip and Joanna Gaines, this kitchen feels far larger, even with the addition of a center island. By removing the wall between the kitchen and the dining room, the entire home feels more open. The original cabinets were painted white for a fresh look that also reflects light and the new appliances add a serious touch of class.

Rental Property Kitchen Before Remodel

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OK, now the 60s are calling! It’s tough to generate decent income on a rental property when the kitchen is not only small, but dank, dark, and as unappealing as this one was before a makeover. The ugly vinyl flooring and dark cabinetry created multiple opportunities for reimagining and improving this space.

Rental Property Kitchen Reimagined

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A basement apartment can be a tough sell in the best of times, because of the tendency for them to feel confining and a bit claustrophobic. Here though, and without adding a single square foot of new space, this room feels far more spacious with white upper cabinets, attractive wood flooring, and contemporary appliances. By keeping the cabinets light on top, the entire space feels more open, airy, and user-friendly.

Small Kitchen Rehab Required

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Back to the future, much? Poor design plus a lack of care by the owner turned this space into a disaster. While this little kitchen had good bones and great potential, the water damage that warped the lower cabinets had made half the small space unusable.

Kitchen Rehab Works Wonders

beautiful small kitchen design

Welcome home, Marty… It’s a whole new world! Host Nicole Curtis of HGTV's Rehab Addict was able to save the space with new hardwood flooring and gorgeous marble countertops. The new-look feels more spacious and is definitely more functional with brand new lower cabinets with a fresh coat of white paint.As an interior designer, walking into poorly designed and outdated kitchens like the ones above can seem daunting. Yet, the chance for you to show off your creativity and talent is also obvious and impossible to resist.As small kitchen remodeling projects continue to be one of the hot interior design trends as homeowners continue to downsize, a sharp interior designer will be ready to get to work and cook up some hot and tasty ideas to meet the challenge.Looking for more new design trends, marketing tips, new products and furnishing ideas? Get in touch with TD Fall today.

Interior Design Marketing Trends - Using Social Media for Luxury Brands

It is unfortunate that some luxury brands treat social media as just another sales tool – or avoid it altogether. This is a Huge Mistake! Rather, luxury brands should view social media as the powerful engagement tools they are, enabling them (and you) to stay in touch with current customers, while boosting their reputation among those who aspire to the lifestyle they promote.For example, the Louis Vuitton Facebook page has over 23 million likes. It is highly unlikely that all of these folks are paying and loyal customers. Instead, a large portion of this community is an aspirational fan base; literally, the future of the company.Understanding this offers massive potential for lead generation, client acquisition, and engagement to those of us in the interior design and luxury furnishings industries.Affluent Consumers Use of Social MediaAccording to Warc.com, an online service that offers advertising best practice, as well as evidence and insights from the world's leading brands, 98% of consumers who planned to buy luxury and had a household income of at least $250,000 used digital platforms to communicate, with 71% of this group specifically using social media.What does this mean to marketers of luxury brands? It means that affluent consumers engage with social media platforms as much, if not more so, than do less prosperous consumers.Consumers of every income level employ a variety of online platforms to shop, get an expert opinion, to get support or to learn in general, to read reviews of products or services – and yes – to complain about those very same products or services. This means that “social influencers” can help you satisfy each of these client needs on different channels. They assist you in spreading your brand’s core values.Social Media Feedback Can Influence Buying DecisionsWhile it may be true that, as a luxury brand, you have exclusivity playing in your favor, reserved only for the exclusive few, scarcity. Social media, on the other hand, is all about opening your brand up and reaching the biggest audience possible. Luxury brands and social media are no longer incompatible!You can still make the most of the social space without compromising exclusivity.Just how important can social media engagement be for a luxury brand? According to MarketingLand.com, if your brand receives positive or negative feedback within the world of social media, it can have a profound effect. Don’t believe me? Take a look at these numbers:

• 90% of consumers who recalled reading online reviews claimed that positive online reviews influenced buying decisions
• 86% of consumers said buying decisions were influenced by negative online reviews

Social Media is like an amplifier for your brand message that allows you to tell the story of your brand while providing a behind-the-curtain look at what makes your brand so great. Why tell stories? Because stories often help to sell products. Storytelling is one of the oldest forms of marketing, and engagement. As humans, our brains are hard-wired to listen and like stories.Some strategies that luxury brands can utilize:

• Engage and Communicate – User-generated content creates a sense of ownership and direct engagement. Let your customers speak for you on how they love your products. Social media has become the 21^st Century version of word-of-mouth marketing.
• Boost Brand Identity – Build a dialogue about the effort that goes into providing the best service possible or the quality craftsmanship that goes into your products.
• Target your Audience – Active social media engagement enables you to gain deeper insights into who your target audience is, as well as what your customers like and dislike.
• Manage your Reputation – Maintaining your image and reinforcing your brand is a large part of your marketing efforts.

Looking for more information on how to use social media to marketing your luxury brand? Check out these articles:

• How Can Luxury Brands use Social Media?
• How Luxury Brands Can Create Authenticity on Social Media

Are you promoting top-end services and luxury furnishings on social media? How has it worked for you? Share your experiences with us in the comments section below.Looking for more interior design marketing tips for your business, new home design trends, online marketing tips, and our luxury furnishing product lines? Get in touch with TD Fall today.

Interior Design Trends – Expect Steady Growth in Q2 This Year

According to a recent article at Houzz.com, there is good news about interior design trends and the demand for designers for the current quarter. The news is a result of the “Houzz Renovation Barometer, [which] is based on a quarterly online survey sent to a national panel of U.S. businesses with a profile on Houzz. The Barometer includes three components: expected business activity, recent activity, and backlogs (or wait times).”With short-term expectations strong for construction firms, architects, and designers, optimism for steady demand in all three industries is high. “The Q2 2019 Houzz Renovation Barometer tracks residential renovation market expectations; project wait times and recent business activity.”What the Houzz Renovation Survey Tells YouThe following is a snapshot of the interior design trends you can expect to see in the immediate future, based on the survey:

• Firms expect positive business activity – Like construction firms, architects and interior designers expect renovation business activity to rise during the second three months of 2019 from a year ago. Their score of 70 for the Expected Business Activity Indicator shows that there are more firms that anticipate increases than those that anticipate decreases. This score is up a dramatic 16 points from the same period a year ago, and up 5 points from the first three months of 2019.
• Wait times have decreased nationally – The Backlog Indicator for architectural and design firms stayed at an average of 4.7 weeks nationally for the second three months of the year, a drop of 1.4 weeks from the same time period in 2018. Compared with the first quarter of 2019, wait times are flat for the second three months of 2019. Architects currently have shorter wait times to take on a new midsize project (4.4 weeks) compared with interior designers (5.2 weeks).
• Recent business activity is up year over year – An increase in new-project inquires and new projects in January through March lifted the Recent Business Activity Indicator for this sector for the first quarter of 2019 to 63, up 16 points compared with the first quarter of 2018. However, relative to the prior three months, this score is down 2 points.

In short, there should be opportunities for growth in your design business in the immediate future. Following this, you should work hard to expand those opportunities, and this trend, by asking for referrals and recommendations from satisfied clients after each interior design project you complete.To learn more about interior design trends, design marketing tips, and our lines of luxury furnishings, Get in touch with TD Fall today.

Home Design Trends – Inspirational & Stylish Bathroom Designs

While the kitchen remains the most popular room in most homes, stylish bathrooms can add a great deal of resale value. Of course, since they are also important spaces for any homeowner, a sharp interior designer will be conscious of these home design trends and will place emphasis on ensuring these very private spaces are comfortable and attractive.With help from the folks at HGTV.com, we are happy to present a selection of stylish bathrooms as potential inspirational design ideas for your use in an upcoming bathroom remodel.Bohemian LuxuryFrom compartmentalized and dated to open and bright with modern twists, this California bathroom gives a nod to the home's mid-century origins. Modern elements like the freestanding tub and vessel sinks mix with eclectic and bohemian touches, including leather cabinet pulls, patterned concrete tile, and a traditional carpet.A Calming AtmosphereA light blue vanity and brass pulls are a pretty surprise against this bathroom's black-and-white, mosaic tile floor. A cactus adds a fun (yet spiky) companion up top.Making a SplashThis modern cottage master bathroom features a mosaic glass tile patterned wall, soaking tub, brass fixtures, and clear glass shower enclosure.Small, Yet Mighty ImpressiveFrom the mesmerizing floor tile to the slanted ceiling, this bathroom is nothing but first-rate design inspiration. One of designer Emily Henderson's tactics for decorating this small bathroom was to match metals, from towel bars to faucets, for a more cohesive appearance.They May Never Want to LeaveA large, arched window lets plenty of natural light into this neutral, remodeled space, creating a warm feel throughout this magnificent master bathroom.Rustic ChicDesigners pulled the dark khaki color from the tile and used it to add warmth to the shiplap backsplash. This feature wall adds a splash of color and creates a balance between the busy pattern of the tile floor and the glamour of the copper fixtures.Making a Bold StatementThe floor's geometric pattern acts as a red carpet, leading the eye down this chic bathroom to the dazzling shower at the far end, covered in blue subway tiles.Leaving Nothing to ChanceDesigned by Montana Creative and Heidi Tate with Tate Interiors, this home was inspired by the waterfront with expansive windows out to the lake and accordion doors to create a seamless indoor/outdoor living experience. Modern finishes round out the house to create a unique lake house.While each of the above bathroom designs can be used as inspiration, they are merely a glimpse of the 99 images available from HGTV.com. if you find yourself struggling to imagine the perfect bath design for a client, feel free to take a look for yourself. You’re bound to find something that will help.Looking for more new home design trends, designer marketing tips, and product ideas? Get in touch with TD Fall today.

Designer Marketing Tips – Office Remodel Projects

While most interior designers spend the majority of their time working for homeowners, the opportunity presented by remodeling commercial office space can’t be ignored. Expanding your services to include office remodel projects offers a great deal of potential for more work and increased profits to a savvy designer – which is why we offer it as one of our favorite designer marketing tips.While the key to a successful office design is to ensure productivity, how you accomplish this goal can make a huge difference to your client. Offices today are being designed around the way people work and interact, rather than dictating to the occupant. This means the end of cubicles and corner offices, and the beginning of more playful, user-friendly, and fun working atmospheres.Beyond the use of space, comfort, colors, and sound-suppression have become extremely important factors in a successful office remodel.For example…Multiple Meeting PlacesThough some people work best at their desk, others work better in a more relaxed atmosphere. That’s why so many different offices are turning toward more open, playful designs. In this case, casual conversation areas encourage meetings and discussions between employees away from their desks. Boldly colored acoustic beams in the ceiling help ensure these conversations don’t overlap with one another. (KireiUSA.com)Function + Comfort = Increased Productivity

The current human-centered office design trend is all about encouraging movement and engagement. Being stuck at a desk all day doesn’t exactly fit that bill. Give employees options to work in spaces that fit the task at hand. With this in mind, it makes perfect sense that human-centered office design strives to recreate that “at home” feel in the office as a way to get the creative juices flowing. (TeamMates.com)Temporary SeclusionWhile open offices have a lot of benefits, one drawback that they may have is the lack of privacy for certain types of meetings. Temporary partitions and sound-proof panels can make an instant, temporary meeting place that can offer privacy and sound absorption that folds up again in an instant when the meeting is over. (KireiUSA.com)Sustainable Office SolutionsUnlike drywall or cubicle walls, the Teknion Altos wall system promotes employee collaboration, enhanced natural office lighting, and presents a flexible, reconfigurable solution to suit the ever-changing needs of any office. Plus, in addition to saving a durable, well-maintained product from the landfill, the overall expense to reuse existing walls is comparable to that of drywall, presenting huge cost savings for a vastly superior alternative that integrated with existing finishes and original design intent. (TeamMates.com)Noise Reduction SolutionsOften open offices and semi-private floor plans are best made in industrial-style office buildings with tall ceilings and concrete floors. Unfortunately, this can lead to echoes and difficulty with keeping conversations private. By hanging acoustic paneling, you can absorb sound and keep the echoes to a minimum no matter how large the room.Commercial office space is always changing to meet the needs and demands of today’s workers. Gone are secluded corner offices and the idea that people must be isolated to get their best work done. With more emphasis being placed on spaces becoming multifunctional, it’s certain that the way people view productivity is soon to change as well. For a clever interior designer, responding to this trend in office design can lead to a strong surge in design projects.Are you looking for more new interior design trends, designer marketing tips, and product ideas? Get in touch with TD Fall today.

Interior Design Trends – New Fabric Collections from Lee Jofa & Kravet

It’s always exciting to explore new design trends and collections; especially from leading design manufacturers like Lee Jofa and Kravet. From upholstery to trimmings and from prints and weaves to beautifully embroidered fabrics, Lee Jofa is offering some truly lovely looks and feels for the new year.Westport Collection by Lee JofaLee Jofa’s newest collection, Westport, captures a casual but sophisticated lifestyle. Inspired by an eclectic mix of design references, ranging from 19th-century Persian tile work to 20th century Art Deco textiles, the collection will inspire schemes for a variety of well-dressed rooms. These exclusive prints, weaves, and trimmings were conceived to work beautifully together and all share in the same laid-back, but luxurious, point of view. The collection’s palette is comprised of fresh, pretty colors featuring watery blues, blossoming pinks, woodsy greens and sandy neutrals combined in new and interesting ways.Davenport Collection by Lee JofaDavenport, printed on a linen ground cloth, is a bold and graphic floral design based on a 1930’s archival textile and is offered in five signature colorways. Based on Persian motifs, Lido is a versatile design printed in England on a fine linen and cotton blend union cloth. Both Seacliffe and Laine are authentic hand blocked prints enhanced with artisanal embroidery detailing.New Embroideries by Lee JofaLovely needlework is incorporated to produce Bradford Embroidery, a large-scaled tree-of-life design based on English crewel work. A more modern sensibility is expressed by the Ora Embroidery and Monterey Embroidery designs which have been produced in the collection’s distinctive colorations on fine linen-blend ground cloths.Kolmar and Varona are exceptional upholstery weaves which play a supporting role to the many decorative patterns in the collection. Both are woven in Europe using a variety of yarns featuring linen blends and special finishes for a supple hand.New Trimmings by Lee JofaThe variety of trimmings offered in the Westport collection are an assortment of four tape designs derived from and complements to the decorative patterns in the collection. Offered in a mix of sizes and qualities, they provide the essential finishing touches for drapery and upholstery applications.View the entire Westport Collection from Lee Jofa here.Looking for more new interior design trends, marketing tips, and ideas? Get in touch with TD Fall today.

Interior Design Trends for 2019 – Rooms Designs, Fabrics & Furnishings

While HGTV.com may not be the first go-to source for many designers, they definitely have their fingers on the pulse of interior design-inclined homeowners. With that in mind, it never hurts to take a look at interior design trends among consumers, since they are also your potential clients.2019 Design Trends from HGTVAlthough a maximalist design trend is in full swing coming into the new year, white wall paint will also be prevalent. Designers say they’re moving toward softer, warmer whites (such as dove gray) and away from the previously popular cold whites.Among the most intriguing trends for 2019 is the use of high definition printing, which allows manufacturers to create porcelain tile that looks almost exactly like stone. Install it on walls, floors or countertops – the options are limited only by your imagination. This trend is popping up in bathrooms across the country and designers expect to see even more of it in 2019. Exposed shower plumbing pairs well with subway tile or minimalist bathroom decor.Woods and elegant fabrics have been a stunning combination for centuries and will continue to be popular in the new year. Bare and finished woods, surrounded by plush furnishings, present an opportunity to combine simplicity with style; a rare feat in most designs that can lead to stunning results.2019 New Arrivals from KravetWhile the trend toward white wall paint is undeniable (see our post on Color of the Year: Benjamin Moore, for example), there is also a strong trend toward using wallcoverings. Needless to say, Kravet is leading the way with a variety of coverings that offer many shades of white. Fabrics will also feature prominently in 2019 and, as always, Kravet designers have put together an array of looks, feels, and patterns that offer the opportunity to match any theme you can conceive. Of course, no room design is complete without furnishings that match the theme. Once again, Kravet has come through with a stunning assortment of variations from which to choose. From elegant furnishings to lovely accent pieces, many of the new arrivals from Kravet will make interior design a pleasure in 2019. Looking for more interior design trends for 2019, online marketing tips, and design product ideas? Get in touch with TD Fall today.

Designer Marketing Tips – Defining Your Ideal Client

A recent attention-getting article at Houzz.com offers three opinions on how to recognize when a client is a good fit. As part of their new “Pro Panel” series, a landscape designer, an interior designer, and an architect describe what they look for in a dream client. Now, while the guidance offered certainly has value, it merely scratches the surface of designer marketing tips for defining the ideal client.In a previous post, subtitled Do You Know Your Ideal Client Profile? we offered quite a few tips designed to help you sketch the types of people who would best respond to your marketing approach for interior design services. While each of the suggestions we offered then has real value, they were somewhat general and slightly impersonal in nature. In today’s post, we would like to offer a more nuanced, individualized profile of the potential clients with whom you would most like to work.Of course, it goes without saying that your ideal client must be local; should both need and want your services, and is willing to pay you for them. Beyond that, however, the “perfect client” will also be a joy to work with. They will be the type of client whose personality meshes well with your own and will be someone you love to work with more than any other.Because, after all, you don’t want to work with just anyone. You want to work with people you LOVE and who bring you joy.Ideal Client Personality ProfileIn a perfect world, every client (and potential client) would match your description of perfect. But, while the world we live in is certainly not perfect and you will be forced to work with design clients you would rather not if you set your sights on perfection you are far more likely to reach that goal more often.As your guide, you might want to remember this quote from famed football coach Vince Lombardi:“Perfection is not attainable but, if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence.”While not a “wish-list” for a client who does not exist, your personality profile of an excellent client might then include:

• Open and receptive to new ideas – Even clients who possess a firm idea of what they would like their space to become can be open to a different approach to getting there. Always remember that the space you're working in belongs to them, not you and that the ultimate goal is to make them comfortable and happy. As long as this is top-of-mind for you at all times, being creative with your ideas for giving them what they want will be appreciated, rather than resented.
• Positive mindset and attitude – Negative energy affects all who feel it. Working with clients who are constantly pessimistic or gloomy will suck the energy right out of you. Instead, look for people who are eager to work with you and who possess a positive outlook on the potential outcome. People like this are far more likely to accept a creative approach to reaching their goals and will be much more accepting of your ideas. You will also be better able to maintain your own positive attitude when working with them face-to-face.
• Realistic aspirations, goals, and dreams – Finding clients who grasp the limitations of what is possible, for them and for you, may be one of the most important characteristics of your ideal client personality profile. These folks understand that working within certain parameters, such as budgetary limits, time constraints, and the size of the space to be remodeled, will determine the final product. The client who can accept all of these, and more, can definitely be placed in the “excellent” category.
• Open about worries and fears – without being overly negative. We’ve spoken about client fear before but, the client who is open enough to share their worries with you will also be more accepting of your explanations and attempts to calm them. Simply be as open with them as they’ve been with you and freely share your thoughts and experiences with overcoming these fears with other clients. This will create a win/win situation for both of you.
• Interested in the process – without being controlling or overbearing. Working with clients who are willing to learn from you can be energizing and encouraging. Since these folks enjoy the process as much as the result, just like you do, they have fewer fears to overcome. This will make the job enjoyable for both of you.
• Likable and outgoing – Working with people you like makes any job more enjoyable and fun. The more you like the person, the harder you will work for them and, the fewer problems they will create for you.

Remember, your ideal client personality profile is all about YOU. It is an outline of the types of people you would MOST like to work with and, while not every client or prospect will match every characteristic you develop for them, it’s OK to be selfish and hope for the best here. After all, if you can’t enjoy the design work you're doing, and the people for whom you're doing it, what’s the point?Looking for more new designer marketing tips, design trends, products, and ideas? Get in touch with TD Fall today.

Design Trends for 2019 – What is the Hot New Color of the Year?

As an interior designer or furnishing supplier, you are surely curious about design trends for the new year. Like many, you are likely curious to know: What’s the hot new color of the year for 2019? As with so many things in the design and furnishings business, the answer to this question will depend on whom you ask.While the Pantone Color Institute has led the way in describing and promoting their “Color of the Year” for the past 20 years, they are certainly not the only company known for offering guidance in color trends. While they may be the best known for doing so, many others who specialize in the manufacturing of colored paint, fabrics, and plastics are also eager to share their insights into color trends.2019 Color of the YearPantone Color of the Year 2019 – Originally founded as the printing arm of an East Coast advertising firm, it is perhaps odd that Pantone has become a true trendsetter for color in the interior design and home furnishings business. Yet, thanks to their development of the Pantone Matching System (PMS), as well as the extensive research they devote to finding and following trending colors, their prominence among designers may not be surprising at all.For 2019, Pantone has determined that Living Coral, a color which represents “playful expression,” and our “innate need for optimism”, will be the hot the color for the next 12 months.BEHR Color Trends 2019 – Behr Paint Company manufactures interior house paints, exterior house paints, decorative finishes, primers, stains, and surface preparation products (retailed exclusively at The Home Depot). Founded in 1947 when Otho Behr, Jr. sold linseed oil wood stains to paint stores from the back of his station wagon, BEHR has become one of the most recognized paint brands in North America.For 2019, the company has presented a monochromatic theme, founded in shades of blue, for their hot color trend. The foundation of this theme is known as Blueprint, with a full range of blue, teal, and gray as the key direction for their 2019 Color Trends. This enables a creative designer to layer light and dark blues on walls, cabinets, furniture, and décor items for results that make an impact.Further, ColorSmart by BEHR® is an online app which allows you, and your clients, to preview colors in uploaded sample images or photos.

Benjamin Moore Color Trends 2019 – Founded in 1883 by Benjamin Moore, and based in New Jersey, the company remains in the top 25 of North American coatings manufacturers. Dedicated to the vision of their founder, their stated goal is to produce the highest-quality paints and finishes in the industry, and to deliver them directly to their customers through a nationwide network of knowledgeable, customer-friendly, independent retail locations.Described as “calm, composed, and effortlessly sophisticated”, Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year 2019 has been labeled Metropolitan, and “exudes glamour, beauty, and balance”. Their color of the year for 2019 is supported by Color Trends 2019, a coordinating palette of 15 harmonious hues.“Metropolitan AF-690 emanates nuance, harmony, and extravagant ease. Always adaptable, it softens to matte or shimmers with sheen. It's neutral. It's understated. It just is. This is color, off-duty." – Ellen O'Neill, Benjamin Moore & Co.Sherwin Williams 2019 Color of the Year – Established in 1866 by founders Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams, the company has firmly established itself as one of the top five coatings manufacturers in the US. Now a Fortune 500 company, they are best known for the development and marketing of the Valspar, Weatherbeater, and Dutch Boy brand paint lines.Not to be outdone by the competition, the 2019 color of the year from Sherwin Williams is known as Cavern Clay, “A warm terracotta color with ancient, elemental roots. Cavern Clay is a nod to midcentury modern style, but with the soul of the American Southwest, which together creates a desert modern aesthetic.”As described on their website: “This warm, earthy hue is both casual and refined. It can be the backdrop of a playful, welcoming dining room or kitchen when paired with bright tiles, warm stone, and sculptural greenery. Complementary materials include leather, simple woodgrains, and indigenous cacti in contemporary, sleek gardening planters.”Pittsburgh Paints (PPG) Color of the Year 2019 – Of course, no such list would be complete without the #1 paint company in the world, PPG Industries, the owner of Pittsburgh Paints. Originally founded as the Pittsburgh Glass Company in 1833, and with headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA, PPG operates in more than 70 countries around the globe and is the largest coatings company in the world.

For 2019, PPG invites you to “Experience the transformative power of paint with PPG’s 2019 Color Trends, and their 2019 Color of the Year – Night Watch – a rich, luxurious, and classic shade of green allowing spaces to emulate the feeling of lush greenery and the healing power of nature. Night Watch’s versatility allows the paint color to be used in a variety of rooms and design segments – from healthcare to commercial and residential design.”Kravet Color of the Year 2019 – We would be remiss if we did not share with you the color of the year from Kravet Inc, which owns Kravet, Lee Jofa, Groundworks, GP & J Baker, and Brunschwig & Fils – all of which are high-end fabric houses that specialize in style, luxury, and exceptional design.Taking their lead from Pantone, Kravet is fully on board with Living Coral as a featured color in the fabrics they offer for the coming year. From draperies to wallcoverings and from upholstery to trim, the Kravet designers have dedicated themselves to presenting designers and furnishing suppliers with a full palette of selections from which to choose – all of them using the Pantone color of the year.Looking for more interior design trends and marketing tips, and design product ideas? Get in touch with TD Fall today.

Curated Kravet – Stunning e-Commerce Resource for Interior Designers

While it is certainly nice to be able to see and feel the high-end furnishings, fabrics, and wallcoverings you may be considering for your design clients, Kravet offers an unmatched online shopping experience for the busy interior designer. Curated Kravet offers everything from room accents to lighting and from ready-to-ship furnishings to hand-picked holiday designs.CuratedKravet.com now serves as an easy-to-use, one-stop shop for savvy designers to search for, browse, and purchase products in a variety of ways, all presented in curated spaces.“We really tried to listen to what our customers – interior designers – were looking for in the market, so we created a to-the-trade-only website of curated, shoppable rooms, and new categories of finished products like mirrors, wall art, bedding, lighting, and accessories,” said company president Cary Kravet. (ArchitecturalDigest.com)Items on Curated Kravet can be perused three ways: by category (say, lamps, sofas, or upholstery), by trend, by season, or by curated room.Curated Room Designs from KravetThe way in which curated room designs are presented at Curated Kravet is stunningly simple and absolutely practical. First, images of the room design are offered, followed by images of each item available for you to create a similar space for your own client if you choose to do so. Of course, you are not required to purchase every piece as a collection, no matter how much sense doing so might make; rather, you can pick and choose from the furnishings, lighting, accent pieces, or bedding sets presented.For example, Beachside Beauty, curated by California-based designer Jeffrey Alan Marks, provides you with an opportunity to create relaxed and sophisticated interiors for your design clients. On the other hand, if you're searching for a more glamorous presentation, the room curated by Dallas-based designer Jan showers, appropriately named Pretty Glamorous may be more what you are looking for.With nearly three dozen curated room design offerings available to choose from, Curated Kravet offers something for everyone – interior designer and design client alike.Timeless and Well-Traveled, curated by Nate BerkusNatural Neutrals, curated by Joni VandersliceTo learn more about Curated Kravet, and to view the selections available by category, click on the links below:Hand-Picked for the HolidaysReady to Ship FurnitureLight Up the HolidaysAccent Furniture FastCrafted and Curated WicklewoodQuick SolutionsPerhaps the greatest feature offered by Curated Kravet is convenience, combined with ease of shopping. Simply focus on using the site’s filters to find in stock product for everything from a completely curated room design to those last minute finishing touches that every interior design project seems to need.Looking for more new interior design trends, marketing tips, and ideas? Get in touch with TD Fall today.