The Design Daily

Shades of terra cotta’s warmth are everywhere from walls to refined leather pieces, balanced by a range of blues. These set the stage for storied patterns in textiles and soft furnishings, against more modern frames. Rustic gives way to polished relaxation, like the soft suede Camber chair with it’s lower arms, from Four Hands. Natural materials keep things casual yet on cue in lighting.

These two lighthearted. visionary college buddies are actually highly successful influencers, and creators of comfort. They are the Founders of Comfort Research, an industry leader in lifestyle furnishings. Their story begins with an innovative overhaul of the bean bag chair, which went from college campuses to space (yes, space), then back to earth to retail outlets everywhere. Most recently, they've addressed the growing trend toward indoor - outdoor living with a versatile and affordable line of modular seating featuring Sunbrella fabric. Read the complete post here. 

Furniture innovator 1429 Manufacturing take their modern, digitally infused designs to wall panels; bring west coast influence in a new collaboration with textile designer Victoria Larson. Badgley Mischka Home launches four new, complete collections, inspired directly by their Fall & Winter 2018 runway looks. In a debut collection with Arteriors Home, Interior Designer Celerie Kemble brings Midcentury Italian and French inspired shapes and finishes to occasional and lighting. 

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NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Taking a break from tech: what's hand-made is topping design direction and gift-giving this holiday season. Plus, shimmery (and reusable) glam for small spaces. 

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Aviva Stanoff

Ngala Trading Company

Tempaper Designs

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NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Colors & materials warming, head to the beach for all that's mod.

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Sarasota Mod Weekend

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Julia Buckingham- It’s All in the Mix.

The Making of Modernique

Julia Buckingham's unexpected and masterful mixing of modern and vintage elements is renowned and has evolved into her signature style and brand, aptly named Modernique. Her designs appear in fine homes and hotels, collaborative collections, and top shelter publications. More than a success story, Julia shares how story translates to success. We join her on site in Phoenix as Modernique prepares for its west coast debut.

Location:
Uptown Plaza, Phoenix

Date of Interview:
September 18, 2017

Interviewed:
Julia Buckingham, Buckingham Interior Design and author of Modernique: Inspiring Interiors Mixing Vintage and Modern Style

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Amazon's Collaboration with HGTV's
Robert & Cortney Novogratz

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When e-commerce giant, Amazon collaborates with internationally known design duo, and HGTV hosts, Robert and Cortney Novogratz, the result is a win for consumers who seek highly curated, yet accessible design in home furnishings and accessories. From the launch of the Novogratz Collection at the 2017 Las Vegas Summer Market, Lisa spoke with Robert Novogratz and Amazon’s Director of Home Innovation, Kristiana Helmick.

Location:
Las Vegas Market, Las Vegas Nevada

Date of Interview:
August 8, 2017

Interviewed:
Robert Novogratz and Amazon’s Director of Home Innovation, Kristiana Helmick  

Projects:
Launch of the Novogratz Collection in collaboration with Amazon Home

Modern Vintage Design

with Paige & Smoot Hull

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Do vintage pieces have soul? How do their stories translate to design? From the Summer 2017 Las Vegas Market, Paige & Smoot Hull, curators of Modern Vintage Design, and the talented duo behind The Vintage Round Top in Round Top, TX, explain the important connection to these "time traveled" elements.

Location:
Las Vegas World Market, Las Vegas Nevada

Date of Interview:
August 3, 2017

Interviewed:
Paige and Smoot Hull from The Vintage Round Top

Projects:
No. 1450, The BoHo