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Is there anything more elegant than the chaise longue? Even the name evokes images of ancient Egyptian pharoahs being fanned and fed grapes! As a matter of fact, it is believed that the chaise longue (or long chair) originated in ancient Egypt as a combination daybed and chair.

I love working with the chaise and its cousin the settee (a small couch or loveseat). Chaises and settees are the perfect small space alternative to the larger sofas and couches.

I’m especially enamored of the Leigh Chaise by Hickory Chair and specify it often. Not only is it incredibly comfy, but the lines are quite elegant, too. This style comes in right arm or left arm depending on where you want to place it in a room.

Leigh Chaise by Hickory Chair

This chaise from West Elm combines comfort and clean, modern lines.

Bliss Chaise by West Elm

One of my favorite settees from Hickory Chair is the Elza.  It’s versatile, with or without nails, so it can be used in a variety of ways.

Elza Settee from Hickory Chair

This Jonathan Adler settee comes in a variety of fabrics. Imagine how elegant this would be in your office or library.

Jonathan Adler Morrow Settee

If you need help picking out just the right furniture for you, let us help. Contact us for a consultation.

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Last week, I flew across the country to the “Furniture Capital of the World,” High Point, North Carolina for the High Point Market, the home furnishings industry’s annual showcase for excellence in showroom design.  This event lasted a week and was jam packed with educational seminars, opportunities for networking and, of course, a showcase of the latest interior design trends.

High Point is the adrenaline lifeline for this Seattle interior designer.  In my “comfy shoes,” I do the marathon of showrooms and appointments and generally succumb to over stimulation after four days (and 2 days of flying).

Maitland Smith stacked mirrors

I love the wonderful relationships established over the years attended and the opportunity to make new ones. There is something to be said for Southern hospitality!  This year was all about color, and color is the eye candy for today’s clients.  The showrooms have clearly recognized the message and responded with zest.

What do you think of this coral and conch shell table lamp from Bradburn Gallery?

Gorgeous lamp from Bradburn Gallery

Alexa Hampton, named one of New York’s “100 Best Architects and Designers” by New York Magazine made time for a photo op.  Alexa was here to show her designs for Hickory Chair.

With Alexa Hampton at the Hickory Chair showroom

Love this image with Alexa Hampton from Habitually Chic… she clearly is on message for RED!

Habitually Chic

If you want to benefit from the new trends I discovered at High Point, please give me a call.  At Faith Sheridan Design Group, we’re here to reflect your personality, make your home come alive and deliver comfortable, elegant design. Consider us your interior design concierge. 206.973.3743

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In my Seattle interior design projects, I apply my motto that “every bedroom should have a place to sit”.  Even for the smallest bedroom in your home, it’s important to find a place for a chair or ottoman.   Next to your nightstand, it’s a great place to place a tray or books. Benches are placeholders for the outfit you plan to wear the next day or to a party. Same goes for your partner for his suit and tie.

Hickory Chair & Alexa Hampton

I believe in benches or ottomans at the foot of the bed as a solution for putting on athletic shoes or a place to take a phone call.  Plus ottomans and benches allow you to  add color and function to a space at the same time.

Hickory Chair - 1911 Collection

Hickory Chair - Candler Twin Bed

If you’re ready to add seating to your bedroom, contact us for ideas and solutions. We offer a complimentary Skype call to discuss your project.  206.973.3743

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Dramatic advancements in outdoor furniture offer comfortable, stylish furnishings with extra benefits for busy families says this Seattle interior designer. The quality design and practical fabrics from outdoor furniture manufacturers create the opportunity to move outdoor furniture into home designs. Consumers love the practical benefits that accompany outdoor fabrics.  In the picture below (Brian Harken, photographer) from an article in the WSJ, the active toddler epitomizes the attraction and reason for the popularity for active families who desire beautiful interiors.

Outdoor Furniture Moves Indoors

My grandson loves to play using ottomans from Hickory Chair.

To protect them and also provide a colorful, practical solution, I had slipcovers made using a Trina Turk fabric from a F. Schumacher collection.

Trina Turk - Sunglasses

At Faith Sheridan Design Group, we design ‘beautiful interiors for busy people‘.  You tell us your preferences for color, shapes, light and how you like to live, entertain, and relax. With this information and an in-depth meeting, we help you achieve your personal style. Relax and let us guide you through the process of design.  Call us today for a telephone interview 206.973.3743 and get started.

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This Seattle interior designer enjoyed a moment and quick conversation with Thomas O’Brien during Blogfest 2011. Seeing Seattle on my name tag he shared that he is currently designing a West Elm store to open this September on Westlake Avenue near Whole Foods.  Seattleites will be pleased to have this resource in this emerging area near the Amazon campus.  But this photo was all about his Lee Jofa collection and the vignette.

Faith with Thomas O'Brien

Here’s a quick overview from Hickory Chair, “For over a decade, Thomas O’Brien has been one of the design industry’s best known modern taste-makers. With a focus on vintage forms translated for modern living, O’Brien’s designs are executed in a spectrum of luxurious materials that are at once elegant and easy, crisp yet anything but cold. This warm, engaging spirit embodies his collaborations.” Listen to his philosophy. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZE3bcg7zCY[/youtube]

Considering a design project? Let our team create your haven from the chaos of an over-stimulated and hectic world of work and life, so you can relax and enjoy the rewards of your hard work.

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