Another busy, beautiful, and inspiring ICFF has come and gone, leaving our minds whirling with near limitless design possibilities.
High Point Market’s bi-annual bounty fittingly elicits the question of trend: What felt fresh? Which influences reigned? Was there an out-and-out “wow” product or trend? From its perch in this marvelous maze, York Wallcoverings shares its point of view on what prevailed.
By: Ashleigh VanHouten
Clean, simple neutrals are always in – they provide a backdrop for feature design elements, allowing art or statement furniture to pop, and they also provide a calming serenity when vivid brights or patterns won’t do. Some neutral tones can be stark, and while there’s certainly a time and place for black and white, at times a more subtle approach is the way to go. Alabaster, a creamy, smooth hue that is essentially white’s less ostentatious cousin, is clean without being harsh.
By: Ashleigh VanHouten
The first day of Spring is coming up on March 20, and maybe with the first hints of warm sunshine you’re feeling inspired to make some refreshing updates indoors as well.
Debra Wittrup has been inspiring people with fun, do-able DIY projects for nearly 12 years. Recently she teamed up with a collaborative group of photographers, stylists, editors, and writers who are passionate about imaginative design to produce the Caruth Studio Blog. After years of creating commissioned content for print publications and websites, she’s focusing on what she enjoys most: fresh, attainable design […]
By: Anne Martin
The Manhattan skyline from The Hearst Tower’s 44th floor is a breathtaking sight. Yet after a cocktail meet-and-greet, the 110 attendees at “Wallcoverings through the Ages” gladly pulled themselves from the stunning views for an equally riveting presentation and panel discussion.
In August, York Contract debuted one of its largest and most varied collections ever in celebration of 20 years serving the contract and hospitality industries.
The fresh eyes of youth are keenly sensitive to the colors, patterns and textures that eventually shape grown-up design sensibilities. Childhood surroundings give rise to one’s personal style, complete with indelible memories attached.
By: Sara Williams Joey Leicht was named as one of the “Designers to Watch” by Chicago’s Merchandise Mart Design Center in 2014. His impressive portfolio of stunning Chicagoland projects garnered him a coveted invitation to transform a Lake Forest Showhouse room in 2015. And his astute fashion sense and artistic eye are evident in his […]