Decorating in the transitional style–also called updated classic–is quite open to interpretation. Usually, though, you will find that the key characteristics are a healthy blend of both contemporary and traditional styles. Straight lines combined with curves, and the various masculine and feminine attributes of decorating are totally intermixed. Ornate ornamentation is gone, offering a simpler, […]
Your grandmother left you some select antique pieces for your new home, but your style is a little more contemporary. So you ask yourself if there is any way to integrate the antique furniture in with the more modern and contemporary pieces that are already perfectly placed in your home? The answer is a definite […]
At the International Furniture Market this past spring, appeared a new take on an old style. Curvy shapes with a romantic, feminine feel were showing up on all types of furnishings, taking the hard edge off of current styles. Our North Carolina furniture showrooms will be some of the first to show how you can incorporate […]
Mixing patterns on furniture is a lot like putting an outfit together – you need to feel comfortable with the overall look. Many of us become uncomfortable when trying to pull together the perfect mix of patterns in a room, fearing we will do it incorrectly. With just a few simple ground rules, plan a […]
When you work with an interior designer, you’ll be asked personal questions about the way you live and about the things you want your home to portray. The interior designers at Designing Women, Inc. inside Hickory Furniture Mart all agree that decorating a home needs to make a personal statement about who lives there, not […]
