Design Perspectives

Today we are going to address the most recent post from High Point Market Authority & their 10 chosen Design Influencers Tour. 

Shira Gill is the creative force behind Shira Gill Home , a lifestyle brand and popular blog. Her Virtual Closet Makeover Program and Get Organized Master Class sell out instantly, with hundreds of participants from all over the world. Shira has grown a cult-like following on Instagram , where her followers devour her authentic and funny content and share their own fifteen-minute wins (#15MinWin),...

Today's guest is my client GraceAnne DiGiovacchino. She is a super busy woman who has a successful career, she is also a mom to a toddler & wife. GraceAnne found me via referral from a designer friend. She has NEVER worked with a designer & had no idea what to expect. She will share the lessons that she has learned being a homeowner &  what it is like to work with me. 

Kimberley Seldon is not only a great interior designer, but she is an amazing sought after, kick ass business coach! She walks her talk & has changed the way designers do business around the globe.  While I know her team wanted me to discuss more of the designer Kimberley Seldon; I would be doing a disservice to the design world if we did not mention Business of Design aka BOD. I am proud...

When solving a design predicament—from acquiring a rare piece of art or picking out the perfect fabric—they leave no tile unturned and finish by directing a full, perfect installation. Abby Hetherington Interiors has developed a strong business team in house and with the area's finest craftsmen, artisans, architects and builders. Using this elite network, AHI collaborates with each, drawing from t...

Haley Chouinard is the managing editor of Business of Home, the daily publication of record for the home industry. She previously held editorial roles at Galerie and House Beautiful. In a past life, Haley covered arts & entertainment for Bustle, TDF Stages, and Rolling Stone. https://www.instagram.com/haleychouinard/?hl=en

Sharon Lee is a Korean-American fine artist and interior designer native to Los Angeles. Groomed as an artist from a young age to continue her grandfather's and mother's legacy, she has a B.A. from UCLA art school, a Masters of Interior Architecture from UCLA/Cal Poly, and worked as an interior designer at Michael S. Smith. In 2012, she founded Krane Home to share her mode...

Growing up in Houston and spending much of her childhood in New Orleans, Sherrell Neal spent a great deal of time with her father on a remodel job, or in the workshop, where she developed a heart for design. Her passion for quality and craftsmanship have led her to develop relationships with some of Houston’s skilled experts. Sherrell is a graduate of The Art Institute of Houston where she studied...

Inspired by her travels, family and friends, and fashion, Emma  always knew she wanted to be an interior designer.  After training at the New York School of Interior Design Emma has worked on a wide array of projects all over the world.   In 2015 she started her own eponymous design firm, Emma Beryl.  Emma Beryl was recently named as a top new designer to watch by Lon...

At  Stitchroom , they are a team of designers, upholsterers and sewers in Brooklyn, NY. They understand what it takes to make your  design vision a reality. https://www.stitchroom.com/ https://www.instagram.com/trystitchroom/?hl=en

As Co-Founder + Lead Designer of TOV, I've developed a keen understanding of what the millennial shopper wants. I saw a gap in the market for stylish and affordable furniture and worked to provide chic, fashion-inspired pieces by examining runway trends. Previously a pre-school teacher, my love of interior design brought me into the furniture space where I've helped change what it looks like to be...

Growing up, Haley spent countless hours reconfiguring the layout of her bedroom furniture, all the while gaining an informal, albeit invaluable education in how best to utilize space. Over time, her desire to design interior spaces grew from a childhood pastime to a burning passion. Haley's impeccable design instincts and efficient, bootstrapping approach to challenges are only outdone by her disa...

Since beginning his firm in 2016, Jacob has quickly become recognized as an industry leader, having been included in  Houston Chronicle’s  round up of Most Beautiful Homes for 2019 and 2020, recognized by  Luxe Interiors  as a go-to designer for contemporary kitchens, and mentioned in  Architectural Digest  as an "insider". He describes his style as Modern Eclectic, s...

Dara Caponigro is the Chief Creative Officer of F. Schumacher & Co. and Creative Director of Schumacher. F. Schumacher & Co. is a 131-year-old American company that comprises both Schumacher, the luxury fabric and wallcovering house, and Patterson Flynn Martin, the prestigious rug firm. Caponigro directs and oversees product development, digital and print marketing, PR and events, licensin...

Becky Shea Design (BS/D) is a leading NYC-based full service interior design & lifestyle studio specializing in organic modernist principles across our luxury residential projects and custom, artisan crafted furniture & home decor.  Unlike most interior design studios which rely on architects for design elements and drawings, we control and design every single detail of the custom hom...

Chris Goddard is the Founder and Principal Designer of Goddard Design Group. With over 30 years of design experience, Chris has mastered his approach to creating timeless spaces that tell a story and evoke a mood. Through his eclectic style and attention to detail, Chris artfully blends elegance with personal history. With a focus on each client’s individual needs, environment and past, he ultimat...

Lindsey’s background as an artist allows her to design spaces that are intentional and unique to every client.  From mixing earthy textures with bold textiles, curating vintage finds with contemporary elements, Lindsey pulls her inspiration from the beautiful California landscapes she has called home all her life. Lindsey Brooke Design was started in 2016 in Lindsey’s spare bedroom of her Tho...

After earning an Architecture degree at The Cooper Union, Jean spent a decade working in architecture and construction. Her own challenging renovation inspired her to transform the opaque construction industry and create the first modern renovation experience that is transparent, efficient and personal. Sweeten (as in “home, sweet home”) launched in 2011. Today, Sweeten has nearly $1.5B of constru...

Design Camp dates October 18-21st & October 25-28th. An intimate, 14 guest retreat for interior designers in Austin, Texas 2 weeks, back to back this October: October 18-21st + October 25-28th Tickets are all-inclusive, meaning hotel stay, all food, drinks, coursework + gifts We have guests ranging from 10 year industry veterans to women just preparing to launch their business It is a small ma...

Katerina has been successful in turning the male-dominated textile industry on its head and lean into the softer side of entrepreneurship. She was able to tap into her femininity to create the best of both worlds. Her emphasis on sustainability, nature and female legacy, is everything that Beflax Linen represents. The pieces are created using the most ecological and socially responsible metho...

Cortney is an interior designer, developer and one half of the Novogratz design duo, who along with her husband Robert are beloved designers well-known for their eclectic style and boutique-inspired furniture and home accents. Their eponymous home furnishing lines are sold at major retailers, as well as their brisk e-commerce business, ShoptheNovogratz.com. Cortney is...

After spending a decade in publishing firms from Conde Nast, Time Inc. to Hachette, Lauren’s focus turned to textiles in 2009. While not formerly trained in textiles, her love and passion for the craft grew organically from early on. As an avid collector of handwoven vintage textiles, she knew that some day it would take possession of her and to this day, one of her guiding design principle is to...

Everything starts in our studio, where we paint sketches, hand-carve blocks or hand-cut stencils before transforming each pattern into an original fabric design. Screen printing historically evolved from stenciling, and we likewise progress from analog methods to modern techniques, hand-screening our fabrics on 100% Belgian linen and digitally printing our wallpapers on vellum or grass cloth. We s...

Kelsey Mulvey is a freelance journalist is San Francisco. Prior to going freelance, Kelsey created lifestyle content for the Wall Street Journal and Business Insider. Her work has been featured in Lonny, My Domaine, Apartment Therapy, and many more! She is also the founder of Office Hours, a newsletter that has candid conversations about being your own boss! https://www.instagram.com/kmulvs/?hl=en

​Thurman Design Studio is a Nashville-based interior design firm specializing in residential and commercial development projects throughout the country. Laura Thurman (Principal Interior Designer) is well known for a global aesthetic filtered through a modern lens. She uses her upbringing in the diverse city of Los Angeles and world travels for inspiration as she collabora...