New Rugs for 2010! Wool Rugs New To Our Website!

Below you will see some of our new additions for 2010! Beautiful rugs in 100% wool or our wool blend braided rug as shown above. Multiple sizes are available in these unique styled rugs that will fit with just about any decor. Just search at our site, The Designer Insider, using the style number given below each rug. If you are not sure of any colors on our rugs or colors on any of our other products on our site, just send us a swatch and we will check the colors for you! How easy is that!!
Floral Damask Seafoam Rug - This beautiful damask pattern is on 100% wool and is shown in our "Seafoam" tone on tone colors of a lighter green background with the darker green pattern. Multiple sizes available, just search under CP3384SF.

Floral Damask Latte Rug - This beautiful damask pattern is on 100% wool and in our "Latte" color of a cocoa background and pale sage green pattern. A great combo! Multiple sizes available, just search under CP3384L.
Neutral Wool Are Rug - A neutral colored wool rug in our "Stone" color with a textured center and smooth border for a tone on tone look. Multiple sizes available, search under CP9530ST.

Gold Wool Area Rug - A neutral colored wool rug in our "Maize" color of light gold. This textured rug has a tone on tone look but with a smooth border and textured center for contrast. Multiple sizes available, search under CP9530M.


Williamsburg's Wool Leaf Rug - A beautiful pattern of oak leaves from a 17th century design. This 100% wool rug is in ivory and onyx. Many sizes available, search under CP9221ON.

Tweed Square Braided Rug - Several sizes available in this colorful block squared rug in a wool blend. Beautiful colors of brown, rust ,gold and ivory. Search under CP0219B.

All products may be purchased at The Designer Insider website.

Merry Christmas To All!

We are wishing all of you a very merry Christmas and hope the new year will be better for everyone. We will continue blogging this week so check back in soon. Merry Christmas!

Coordinate Your Paint & Fabric! Pair Robert Allen Fabrics & Sherwin Williams!

Another great pairing of paint and fabric! Robert Allen Fabrics has paired with Sherwin Williams to bring you wonderful fabric collections and great paint colors that will enhance your room. We will bring you one of these collections from time to time and show the many different choices available. Below is the Terrain Collection featuring the Soft Modern Group. Our main fabric, Cats Cradle, is shown below and then is followed by several optional fabric choices. A specific paint palette has been chosen to enhance this group. How easy is that!! All fabrics and trim can be purchased through your designer or The Designer Insider, just contact us.


Robert Allen Fabrics - The main fabric for this group is Cats Cradle in Amber. A beautiful geometric print in a linen/rayon blend. This wonderful fabric comes in 8 different colors!

Robert Allen Fabrics: (1) Satin Swirls in Hydrangea; (2) Spring Promise in Cocoa (this is an open sheer); (3) Longitude in Terrain.

Robert Allen Fabrics: (1) - Rambling Up in Hydrangea; (2) Quilted Time in Hydrangea; (3) Orvis in Ecru.

Sherwin Williams Paint: Top to bottom - Aleutian, Bittersweet Stem, Natural Choice & Leatherbound. Visit your local paint dealer to see the true colors and tones.

All of the above fabrics can be purchased from The Designer Insider, just contact us. TheSource@numail.org.

Electric Wall Sconces: Some Favorites!

Great wall sconces are sometimes hard to find to fit your own personal tastes and decor. We are striving to bring you as many different styles of sconces with unique finishes that will match all styles of interiors. Here are some of our favorites and be sure to check our site for many more! This first group below can be found in our "What's New" section. Be sure to visit soon!

Iron & Brass Wall Sconce - #C05421 - $579.00 pair.
Transitional Antique Silver Wall Sconce - #C05006 - $349.00 each. Matches chandelier #C09964.
Black & Gold Wall Sconce - #C05017 - $388.00 each.
Classic Copper Wall Sconce - #C05478 - $397.00 each. Matching chandelier #C09478.
Modern Mirrored Wall Sconce - #C05042 - $648.00 each. Matching chandelier #C09219.

One Arm Silver Sconce - #C05104 - $199.00 each.


The wall sconces below can be found at the following: The Designer Insider/ Wall Sconces
Antique Mirrored Wall Sconce - #C05405 - $389.00 each.
Black Lantern Wall Sconce - #C05031 - $412.00 each.
Brass Modern Wall Sconce - #C05021 - $189.00 each. Chandelier to match - #C09679.
Contemporary Bronze Sconce - #C05012 - $385.00 each. Three chandeliers to match - C09495, C09498 & C09628.
Iron Wall Sconce - #C05519 - $235.00 each. Chandelier to match - #C09279.
Mirrored Star Wall Sconce - #C05007 - $599.00 each.
Seashell Grotto Wall Sconce - #C05590 - $388.00 each. Matches chandeliers C09590 & C09591.

Turquoise: Color of the Year for 2010!

Pantone announced that Turquoise would be the color of the year for 2010. This beautiful color combines a serene blue with an invigorating green to evoke thoughts of a serene and tropical escape. Some cultures believe this color is a protective Talisman with healing powers inspired by the water and sky. Turquoise is a color that has an appeal to both men and women and translates easily to fashion and interiors. Below are some of our favorite accessories in Turquoise. Just contact us for information on ordering any of the below products.


A turquoise collection of wall plates.
A hand made glass bowl of turquoise, cream and brown.
A set of three turquoise fish vases.
Hand made ceramic bowls of turquoise and black.
A beautiful turquoise charger with the fish pattern.

A set of three unusual vases in the fish pattern in turquoise blue.

Thanks to Pantone for the information on their new color choice.

Interior Design by Barbara Barry

Barbara Barry, one of our favorite designers, has completed a vacation home in Jackson Hole that is an updated version of the American farmhouse. It has the feel of a Shaker structure but with a modern classic style. The palette includes muted hues of sage, gray, ivory, taupe, green and blue which produces a calming effect. The architecture and interior design melds together beautifully with an enclave of buildings that gives the feeling of residing in a small village. This beautiful home is featured in the new Veranda magazine and is full of inspirational ideas. Interior Designer: Barbara Barry. Architect: Peter Block of Atlanta. See some of the photos of this wonderful home below! Above: Modern Fireplace.
Dining Room
Black & White Kitchen
Kitchen Dining
Living Room
Sunroom
Poolhouse
The View!
The Completed Home!

All photos courtesy of Veranda Magazine & Barbara Barry.

Designer Favorites: Inspiring Luxury Rooms

The Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles magazine is a local design favorite in Georgia. This magazine has spanned 25 years and inspired us with wonderful decor in every style. Listed below are some of the favorite rooms that were seen over the past year in the magazine. We hope you can find some inspiration in at least one of these beautiful rooms created by some of the top interior designers in the South. Which is your favorite?
Designer: Stan Topol - A sophisticated library that becomes a serene space.
Designer: Mimi Williams - An all white bedroom comes alive with splashes of yellow and gold.

Designer: Phoebe Howard - Layers of softness with a neutral palette makes a cozy room.
Designer: Keith Summerour - A rustic yet refined kitchen space was created.
Designer: John Oetgen - A design mixing old elements (19th century sofa) with the new in a contemporary space.
Designer: Margaret Bosbyshell - Mixing a fresh green with ornate wallpaper and touches of gold to create a classic look.
Designer: Shon Parker - A classic and simple bath that is elevated by the beautiful wood paneling.
Designer: Kay Douglass - Natural elements are combined with neutral upholstery with splashes of yellow.
All photos courtesy of the Atlanta Homes & Lifestyle Magazine.

Choosing A Chandelier: Cottage, Tuscan & Retro

This is our third addition in our series of "Choosing A Chandelier". Below are some of our best selling styles that would be great for the Beach/Cottage look, Tuscan rooms & the more modern Retro styles. Decide what style you need and keep the styles the same in that general area for cohesion. Check our other styles available on our site too! More information and purchasing can be made from our website, The Designer Insider. Just search under the item numbers below. Contact us for more information or for help with your lighting purchase.

Below are styles for the Beach & Cottage look!
An intricate and detailed chandelier made from natural shells. Size: 26" round x 45" high. Item #C09590.
Inspired by ironwork found in the city of Charleston, S.C. and reproduced to make this simple yet elegant chandelier. Size: 25" round x 24" high. Also comes in a smaller size. Item #C09769.
A beautiful chandelier made of all seashells. Size: 22" round x 41" high. Item #C09681.
This unique Seaward Coral chandelier is a best seller! Size: 29" round x 27" high. Item #C09218.

Below are the Tuscan style chandeliers:
This simple iron chandelier is a best seller! Size: 30" round x 30" high. Item #C09962.
This chandelier is an Italian reproduction with extra tall candles for a special effect. Size: 32" round x 50" high. Item #C09611.
A hand applied gold leaf with Swarovski Crystals makes this chandelier special. Size: 27" round x 31" high. Item #C09828.
One of our favorites adorned with Swarovski Crystals. Size: 27" round x 31" high. Item #C09526.

Below are the Retro Chandeliers:
A beautiful chandelier made of genuine optic crystal and silver plated brass. Size: 20" round x 24" high. Item #C09809.
A retro pendant made of capiz shell at 12" square x 28" high. Item #C09940.
An unusual pendant made of hand blown glass balls on a silver leaf iron frame. Larger size at 20" round x 43" high. Item #C09001.

A beautiful bent glass shade surrounded by bronze ironwork in a 20" round pendant. Item #C09689.