At Market: democratized chairs—a fit for everyone!
How do we know if a chair is comfortable? We try them all out! At High Point Market, we sit on chairs galore, we note the comfort level and we note what each chair is best used for. Indulge in this blog and join the team as we do our sit tests or contact us and stop by the studio to try some winners out for yourself.
The 6th Wall—doors!
Have you ever noticed how boring doors are? Why not make them a feature or a part of the design? Continue reading below to see some of our favorite door designs.
warm up your gray
The gray trend started back around 2008 and after 14 years it has finally played out. Are you ready to move on from the grays? Stay tuned for my warm neutral recommendations.
Wellness In Your Home
You don’t have to wait for your vacation to experience spa luxuries. Kathy Corbet Interiors can help you create your own in-home spa retreat so you can indulge every day.
At Market: Maison et Objet and Paris
Our top finds and memories from Maison Et Objet in Paris, France.
How The Fashion Industry Has Inspired My Love For Interior Design
I transitioned from a career in fashion to interior design, so I felt right at home as I paved my way. Here are a few things I learned then that I apply to my interior design process now.
No Dream Project is Impossible With The Right Interior Designer
Planning and designing the interiors of your home can be complicated. It’s only natural that we become emotionally invested in them and long for them to be the perfect home of our dreams. Sometimes, you’ve got a vision in your mind, but you can’t quite make it a reality. This struggle can also apply to businesses that want their environment to be one their guests look forward to visiting time and time again. Well, friends, look no further.
Kathy Corbet’s Fall Favorites
It’s October, which means we’re FINALLY in the fall season. Here are some of my favorite things to enjoy this time of year.
5 Steps for Hiring an Interior Designer
Maybe you have been thinking about bringing in professional interior design help for a while, or perhaps a new project has you feeling overwhelmed. Either way, you know you need an expert. Now what?
WALLS YOU WANT TO TOUCH: PART 1
Every year the interior design “In and Out” trend lists are published. Number seven on the Wall Street Journal’s “In” list caught my attention: Walls You Want To Touch. I have always been a big fan of texture on the wall. Part 1 of this blog will cover a few wall textures we have installed. Part 2 covers our favorite finds that we want to use in 2022.
LOVE YOUR HOME: PICK THE RIGHT PAINT COLORS
Choosing paint colors for your home can be overwhelming. Luckily, picking the right paint color is an interior designer’s specialty.
FAQ: Placing a TV over the Fireplace
Placing the tv over the fireplace is a design question that comes up almost weekly. Is it safe? Is it ideal for viewing? How does it all work together as the centerpiece for a room?
THE MIX: STEAMPUNK FOR NORMAL PEOPLE
Steampunk is a trend that involves the interaction of history, art, and technology—sometimes called retro-future. The often avant-garde style can seem so far out there for most of my clients. However, I do believe there are bits and pieces we can incorporate into our homes.
PLAYROOMS THAT ARE FUN AND FUNCTIONAL
Teen, child, and toddler rooms have been a standard for many years in homes with kids. Now they are a common request from the grandparents as well! At Kathy Corbet Interiors, we specialize in designing playrooms that visually please adults while sparking imagination in children.
INSTALLATIONS: CREATIVE COLLECTIONS
Some call it clutter; others call it collections. We love the unique items our clients collect. Finding creative ways to incorporate them into your decor adds character to your home, making it feel uniquely you.
STEAL THIS IDEA: STEALTH STORAGE
If the available space for storage is not the most attractive location in your home, you can conceal the doors with panel details and carpentry. Here are some of our favorite storage hacks. We can help you get creative to find more storage solutions in your space.
FIREPLACE MAKEOVERS
New technology with fireplace inserts and innovations with non-combustible materials have allowed us to take fireplace design to a whole new level. Do you have fireplace envy? Are you ready for a cozy, warm fireplace in your home?
TREND REPORT: BOLD COLORS AT HIGH POINT FALL MARKET
One of my takeaways from the Fall High Point Market was COLOR. What do you think about all of these crazy bold hues? Are they for you? What do we think? Read on…
TRAVEL INSPIRATION: FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT’S TALIESIN WEST
I am obsessed with design and with history. On a recent vacation to Arizona I could not pass up the opportunity to visit Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West. As I was wandering, here these are some of the elements that caught my eye.