AT HOME Magazine Volume 3 Issue 2

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Highlights From High Point Twice yearly,the interior design world converges in High Point,North Carolina for market, where those who create spaces are introduced to the latest in furniture, home accessories, lighting, and decor by some of the top manufacturers and product makers in the world.by Linda Holt, Boston-area The recent spring market revealed many exciting styles we can all look forwardInterior Designer to for our own homes. Boston interior designer Linda Holt was in attendancelindaholtinteriors.com to spot the trends, and we’ve invited her to share three favorites with us, here. Elevated Organics: While nature-inspired decor is not new, taking natural elements andelevating their importanceby using them on furniture and lighting is a fresh, growing trend. (Clockwise) This console chest from Ambella Home is anespecially beautiful example. Brass sculpted cherry blossoms adorn the white oak front. Rock crystals are another huge trend right now, especially for lighting. I visited three different lighting showrooms, and they all showcased lightingdesigned using rock crystals. This rock crystal chandelier and sconces are from Visual Comfort. This branch inspired brass base on the ottoman/coffee table is another example from Vanguard. (Notice the blush colored top—a color trend I noted at market, as well.) This “sapling” cocktail table is also from Amabella Home and is another beauty that elevates organics.

Fabrics and Wallpaper:  We’re seeing a range of looksfor fabrics and wallpaper that converge unique color palettes, natural motifs,and artistic treatments. It seems we’reready to turn our walls and furnishings in focal points and statement pieces to enhance home design. (Clockwise) Birds and flowers are still trending for both wallpaper and fabrics. This wallpaper panel on display at Ambella Home also incorporatesother burgeoning styles, such as the color pink, and the organic shape of the table base, plus chinoiserie. This bold wallpaper featuring birds is new from Kate Spade for Kravet. This fabric of this Huntington House chair felt like velvet—so comfortable and soft, as well as beautiful in that watercolor, painterly style. Tie Dye back from the 70s is back! This tie dye fabric chair was one of my favorites from Huntington House Furniture. Mixed Materials: One trend that was hard to miss was the mixing of materials on furniture: wood with faux shagreen (stingray skin), wood and brass, Lucite and brass, Lucite and leather, glass and wood, fabric and wood, fabric and metal. The combinations are endless! (Clockwise) This brass and faux parchment console at Mr. Brown Home is a good example. Truth be told, I didn’t know what “faux parchment” was, so I asked and learned that parchment is goat skin. This being “faux,” no goats were harmed to make the console! I think you’ll be seeing a lot of this in stores soon. This sofa at Lexington Furniture has brass as a decorative as well as a supporting element on the arms of the sofa. Currey showcased this bar cabinet with green malachite door inserts mixed with the black ebony wood and a green lacquered interior. These Lucite and raw wood tables are each one of a kind and so beautiful. I’d want to buy all three (wouldn’t want to separate the family tree!).

Master, Sweet!Going from bed and bath to beyond to create a master suitethat’s a singular design experience and a true retreat Master bedrooms and bathrooms are deeply personal spaces. Together, they comprise the master suite—the prominent area set aside for the heads of the household to rest and relax. In terms of design, master bedrooms and baths become true retreats when the spaces are approached cohesively with a singular feel and personality. So how does one go about transforming the master bedroom and bath from a pair of rooms into a sweet experience? Master these tips for balanced design. A UNIFIED COLOR PALETTE Define a preferred color palette and incorporate the scheme in both bedroom and bath. You may interpret the colors uniquely between spaces—perhaps blending the hues in the bedroom through painted walls and wallpaper and in the bathroom through tiles and accessories. The consistent, blended palette marries the rooms’ feel and style to create a harmonious experience. Florida interior designer John McClain used a soothing shade of blue to carry throughout the bedroom and bath of this relaxing master suite.

ELEGANT FOCAL POINTS Punctuate your suite with focal points to draw the eye and add interest to the space. Notable architectural features may not only add a bit of designer drama but also enhance the livability and function of a room. Distinctive decorative elements can inject a visual lift that gives yousomething to look forward to between rooms. This arched ceiling, tiled with Crossville’s Sideview Glass col- lection, creates a dramatic, open space for the soaking tub that’s always an added delight in the master suite.

SEAMLESS VISUALS, SMOOTH TRANSITIONS In a master suiteconfiguration, the rooms are extensions of each other with shared sight lines. By designing with integrated visuals in mind, you’ll create lovely scenes that make sense visually no matter where you are within the suite. The transition between bedroom andbath will naturally evolve and dissolve to create a seamless flow and beautifully coordinated experience. Designer Kim Scodro’s gentle,luminous touches in both rooms of this suite frame the space in seamless style.

Tile Ties ThingsTogether The master suite is worthy of premiummaterials, and tile is certainly the best of thebest among surfacing selections. If you’relooking to deepen the connection betweenthe master bathroom and bedroom, considercarrying the same tile flooring throughoutyour space. Today’s wood-look tile planks andconvincing marble styles are just a couple of thestunning options available. Consider mixingup the shapes and sizes of your tile betweenrooms, yet keep them all the same color for acontinuous look with added dimension. Anarea rug can define the space and soften thelook. You could even create a tile feature wall inthe bedroom to echo an appearance establishedin the master bath.LOVE THE TILE YOU SEE HERE?VISIT CROSSVILLEINC.COMFOR DETAILS.Design Credits:John McClain,johnmcclaindesign.comKim Scodro,kimscodro.com

NewNeutrals:CreatingInspired Spaceswith NeutralColor Palettesby Miyuki Yamaguchi, Bay Area Interior designermiyukiyamaguchi.com A neutral color palette is always my favorite. It is absolutely timeless and you never get tired of it. Here are three tips I would offer if you’re considering a new look at neutrals for your home.TEXTURE LIGHTINGMix and match various Always consider howtextures! Given a neutral lighting affects thecolor palette, natural is mood and color of youroften best such as burlap, space. Natural lightlinen, sisal, seagrass, wood drastically changesbark, cowhide, leather, etc. the reflection of colors,The richness and warmth even more so withof natural materials will neutral colors. Thinkstand out! of how your wall colors change based on the time of the day. That’s why it is important to check what your selected neutral colors look like both in the day and at night. OBJECTS Pick centerpiece objects to make a statement and balance the neutral palette. Something smooth like metal, glass, or big leaves will pop against heavy texture— bolder the lines of the object, the better.888.465.1289 Miyuki’s bathroom design features Crossville’s Moderncrossvilleinc.com Mythology, Savoy, and Yin+Yang collections.Look for more on the projects of Kim Scodro and Miyuki Yamaguchi this fall when Traditional Home Magazine features the Napa Valley Showhouse.Photo credits: High Point - all photos: Linda Holt; Master Sweet - McClain photos: Stephen Allen Photography; Scodro room scenes: Michelle Drewes, headshot: WernerStraube; New Neutrals - all photos: Suzanne Becker Bronk Photography