It’s Slate Studios favorite time of the year!! That’s right, Spring Market! I am dying to share our recent trip to the High Point Furniture Market 2024! As professional interior designers, we're always educating ourselves and strengthening our bonds with our vendors. In this blog post, I am thrilled to share our highlights, key takeaways, and the trends that have us buzzing with creativity. What is High Point Furniture Market? For those unfamiliar, the High Point Furniture Ma

It may seem like the setup for a humorous anecdote, but the question of whether clients truly need an interior designer is one we encounter frequently. While the interior design, contractor and architect professions often overlap, each brings a unique set of skills and expertise to the table. This dilemma highlights a common query faced by clients navigating renovation and new construction projects. In the following discussion, let's delve deeper into the distinct roles and c

Whether it's your significant other, a close friend, or a family member, these carefully curated selections will add a touch of love to their spaces. Let's dive into our Valentine's Day Gift Guide! Personalized Home Decor and Luxurious Bedding Shower your design enthusiast with personalized home decor items. Consider monogrammed throw pillows, custom wall art featuring special dates or coordinates, or even a bespoke doormat with a sweet message. These items not only add a per

In a groundbreaking move, Australia has become the first country to announce a comprehensive ban on engineered stone beginning next year, signaling a significant shift in the interior design industry. This decision comes as a response to the rising cases of silicosis, a debilitating lung disease linked to the handling and cutting of engineered stone. This means even quartz, an engineered stone, that is widely used in the U.S. will also be banned. Will the U.S. follow Australi

Welcome, dear readers, to the grand finale of my One Room Challenge journey! It's been an exciting eight weeks of design and a touch of chaos, but I'm thrilled to finally share my office reveal. Now, if you've been on this wild ride with me, you know we aimed for an eight-week sprint, but like all good stories, ours took a twist and danced its way into nine weeks. But hey, good things come to those who wait, right? In this blog post, I'll take you through the entire process –

Week 8 of the One Room Challenge has been no cake walk! Embarking on a construction project is well, complicated. Every project has numerous pieces that need to fall into place. Trying to pinpoint a fixed completion date can feel elusive, as there are many variables. At Slate Studios, we frequently joke with our clients that attempting to pinpoint a finish date is like trying to nail Jello to a wall—nearly impossible. If you haven't all ready, be sure to check out my previous

We've reached Week 7 of the One Room Challenge, and the excitement is palpable. With the finish line in sight, our focus this week is on the vital finishing touches that will bring our office project to life. From wallpaper to cabinetry and countertops, we're checking off some major milestones! If you haven't all ready, be sure to check out my previous blog posts and follow along with me on this 8 week challenge where I transform one room! The Art of Wallpaper Installation in

Week 6 of the One Room Challenge is here and I am thrilled to share a significant milestone in our project – the installation of a stunning light fixture from Alora Lighting. It's no secret that light fixtures are like the jewelry of a room, and without the perfect light fixture designs can fall flat. Of all the lighting out there, we choose a gorgeous fixture from Alora Mood. Why? Well because of what sets them apart. Let's delve into the details. If you haven't all ready, b

As we enter Week 5 of the One Room Challenge, we're peeling back the curtain so you can have a look behind the scenes of an interior designer. While our previous posts have highlighted the vision, creativity, and inspiration that go into crafting a beautifully designed space, this week is all about the efforts and meticulous details that bring a designer's vision to life. If you haven't all ready, be sure to check out my previous blog posts and follow along with me on this 8

Welcome to Week 4 of the One Room Challenge, where patience becomes an art form. We're officially at the halfway mark, and the anticipation is building. If you haven't all ready, be sure to check out my previous blog posts and follow along with me on the 8 week challange where I transform one room. Custom Cabinetry: Worth the Wait For the most part, everything was readily available with the exception of a few backordered items and custom cabinetry. I firmly believe in not set