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Designing for our “Furry Friends”

 Years ago, while working with a client who wanted to redo their family room, the task was designing a space that would be beautiful, comfortable, and practical for their lifestyle. So the first thing in my "to-do" list was to learn their lifestyle. I spent time at their house while all the residents were there and made my notes. I came up with a plan working closely with the wife. Once we were pretty [...]

2019-03-13T13:53:02-05:00By |

Contrast & Color – Before and After

We recently completed a renovation project. Walls were removed, spaces were opened. Furnishings, color, accessories completed the drama with contrast to enliven the space. And, as always, a few stripes were added! Here are just a few views.

2019-03-13T14:12:24-05:00By |

Spring is Here…Time for Outdoor Living Spaces

Spring is finally here, and we have already completed a few outdoor living spaces for some of our clients with a few more in the works. There are so many great styles, materials, finishes, and colors for outdoor furniture no matter what investment level you are leaning towards.

2019-03-13T14:37:44-05:00By |

Color Spotlight: Orange Interiors

We love color here at Marta Mitchell Interiors. I thought it would be fun to start a new blog series, focusing on a different hue and it’s presence in a sequence of spaces. So here is the first of many posts, and to start us off, the color orange.

2019-03-15T14:41:17-05:00By |

Take a Tip from the Designers: Mix It Up

Sometimes it is easy to get stuck in a rut. You walk into a furniture store, see a set you like, by the whole package, bring it home, set it up, and it looks… well, expected. While that set made it easy to get in and out, its not the look you were going for. As designers, instead of getting everything to “match”, we look for an opportunity to create a custom and unique setting, built with elements in various styles, textures, and colors that work together .

2019-03-15T15:27:55-05:00By |

Uncover the Opportunities of Reupholstery

Furniture, in most cases, is an investment. Many look at their furniture as family heirlooms that have been passed down through generations or as items they have invested in so that they can be passed on to their children. Quality furniture, that has been hand crafted, is made to do exactly that. However as the years go by, the outward appearance will need some maintaining. Refinishing and reupholstery can do wonders for your home's [...]

2019-03-13T15:17:54-05:00By |

New Year Home Decor Updates

January first has already come and gone. Resolutions have been made and most likely some have already been broken. With the start of a new year, many feel the itch to make a change. Transformation seems to be a theme that many base their resolutions on.

2019-03-13T15:56:14-05:00By |

Deck the Halls!

One of our favorite things about the holiday season is holiday parties… and not just attending them. Every year we look forward to decorating several of our clients homes for their own festivities. It allows us to be creative on a whole different level than our every day design work. We would love to share with you some of the highlights from this year’s holiday decor.

2019-03-15T14:17:07-05:00By |

There’s more to High Point than Just Furniture…

Living in Greensboro, High Point's next door neighbor, we are able to take advantage of many design opportunities the furniture capital provides. On Tuesday we attended Showtime, the fabric market. Similar to the furniture market, Showtime allows the vendors to display the up and coming trends in color, pattern, and materials.

2019-03-15T14:30:23-05:00By |
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