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The opportunity for this Seattle interior designer to personally meet a favorite design icon, Bunny Williams, whetted my appetite for the April High Point Market. I was not disappointed. My second day found me at her showroom in the Hamilton district, Beeline. Bunny debuted her second collection for Beeline in a well designed and displayed showroom.

Photo courtesy Muraca Design

The next day I listened to Bunny’s quick wit and entertaining tale of her rise in the interior design profession. One word heard over and over from her is SCALE… I so agree Bunny! and I am five feet tall. Here she is at the book-signing.

Photo courtesy Muraca Design

The evening before I was a guest at the opening for Julie Browning Bova at Stanford Furniture. What a delight is this talented designer from Indianapolis. Her first collection is a stunner.. I so love and appreciate authenticity combined with design talent.

Julie Browning Bova

Julie details her collection with subtlety and exquisite restraint. This ottoman is a perfect example of just the right amount of interest and punch.

And of course the collection is complete with the Julie Chair. It is a great choice for living rooms and bedrooms with a super comfortable sit.

Can’t end this without remarking on Julie’s wonderful logo… totally engaging and elegant. Hats off to The Fashion Office who created it.

Logo for Julie Browning Bova by The Fashion Office

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Tags: Beeline Home, Bunny Williams, Faith Sheridan Design Group, High Point Market, interior designer Seattle WA, Julie Browning Bova, Stanford Furniture
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As High Point Market enters the final days, some conclusions appear front and center. In this post I share them and also have a request.

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• wall finishes
• furniture
• layout
• art, accessories, rugs, lamps
• fabrics
• window treatments
• floors

Now for the High Point summary. Timeless, as in ‘everything old is new again’ tells the story. Take classic designs, either traditional or modern, that are essentially timeless and revamp them. Simple elegance, clean forms that are sophisticated endure so no obviously trendy elements.

Some bright happy colors emerge and are certainly welcome, like orange, vivid pink and blue. Neutrals are the steady counterpart and appeal day in and out. There are some interpretations such as: smoky, ashy gray tones with a hint of lilac. But the most trend-forward is a return to black, in itself a classic.

The downsizing trend appears in smaller, petite lamps and low to the ground seats, clean lines with new cigarette tables a recurring theme.

Tags: Accessories, decorating, High Point Market
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At this spring’s High Point Market, function is popping up in a wide variety of furniture, from nightstands and beds to tables and cabinets. Function provides extra value to the consumer, and that’s especially important in today’s budget-crunched environment — no matter what the retail price point.

Here are some functional design directions:

1. Furniture designers add creative functionality to new introductions at this market. I especially like the charging stations placed in highly used areas.
2. Convenient wine storage attractively added to a buffet.
3. Effective use of under-bed storage.

Tags: Furniture, High Point Market, storage
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