“Tete-a-tete” means a private conversation between two people. It stems from the French word “tete” which means “head”. So think of two people facing each other, with their heads close in private conversation. Now imagine a piece of furniture perfectly suited for this situation and you will grasp the concept of the “tete-a-tete”… Read more »
Traditional style Demi-Lune is a French term and literally means “half moon”. In the world of interior design, Demi-Lune is also a term used to describe a category of small, delicate tables that look like a round table cut in half. The back is flat so it can fit snugly against a wall, while… Read more »
Chinoiserie stems from the French word Chinois that means Chinese. Chinoiserie or “in the Chinese taste” is a category of decorative arts that became very popular during the 17th and 18th century as Europeans explored trade routes to Asia. The Chinoiserie style is recognized by its beautiful and detailed scenes of life in… Read more »
Is there any room more appealing in a house than a beautiful, bright sunroom…especially in February!? We recently put the finishing touches on a sunroom for clients who wanted a space for entertaining, dining, relaxing and enjoying the natural light all day long. This was a large room with lots of windows and a… Read more »
Duralee Columbia sectional upholstered with Osborne and Little grey dove fabric and contrast alabaster piping. The result creates a tailored and defined profile. The Thibaut print and navy toss pillows add a sophisticated pop of color.
At Salmon-Casson, Ltd., we are often called upon by Realtors to help them prepare or “stage” a property before it goes on the market. We completed this staging project last week and think it showcases this home with style and livability. One of the most important steps in getting a house ready to go to… Read more »
This month I had the pleasure to visit the Kravet Design Studio in New York City. This is the design headquarters where the entire Kravet line of fabrics, wall coverings, trims and drapery hardware are conceived, crafted, colored, and perfected. It was such a treat to see “the behind the scenes” design process and… Read more »
Flat braided or “banded” trim is a versatile decorative trim that can be used to embellish furniture, pillows, window treatments or just about any plush item for the home. This SCL designed living room’s window treatments have a decorative flat braided trim to embellish them. A closer view of the decorative flat… Read more »