Great Vanity Bath Mirrors!

Most of us will remodel a bathroom or construct a new one sometime in our life. Don't do the ordinary! Make at least one of your baths in your home "dreamy"! Using a unique mirror makes all the difference like the one you see here. See below some of our top choices for bathrooms mirrors that you can purchase at The Designer Insider. Photo courtesy of the Atlanta Journal.

Antiqued Large Wall Mirror
This is our favorite larger mirror perfect for a master bath. We just used two of these on one of our latest projects and the look was exquisite! The great thing about this mirror is not worrying about matching to any of the furniture or vanities. It goes with everything!  Size: 41" high x 26" wide. Item #C04203 at The Designer Insider.

Blue Willow Mosaic Mirror
For those of you who love blue, this may be the choice. Perfect size for most baths at 33" high x 24" wide. Item #C01010 at The Designer Insider.

Abalone Shell Mirror
This beautiful mirror is perfect for powder rooms with its unique shape and coloring. All natural shells for a wonderful accent piece. Size: 34" high x 21" wide. Item #C01325 at The Designer Insider.

Tip: Most bathrooms have about a 53" space between the counter and the wall light above unless you have a smaller sized bath. If you have lights on the sides, then you have more height for larger mirrors.

Antiqued Wood Turned Mirror
This mirror has a true antique furniture look and will add the old world look to your bath. Size: 40" high x 28" wide. Item #UT13715 at The Designer Insider.

Tip: Make sure you measure carefully and you have plenty of "looking glass" space. Many mirrors are just for style and are not suited for baths.

Antiqued Gold Mirror
The perfect antiqued gold mirror with beautifully rounded corners. Size: 42" high x 30" wide. Item #UT14524 at The Designer Insider. 

Fluted Silver Mirror
We love this for a silver choice! This fluted frame adds more style to the look than just a plain frame. Size: 41" high x 29" wide. Item #UT14525 at The Designer Insider.

These are just a few of our many choices of vanity mirrors. Go to our website, The Designer Insider and find your favorite! Feel free to email us the size, color and style you desire and we will be glad to help you.

Two Different Chests from Kravet

We love these two selection of chests from Kravet! Made of Alder solids and Alder veneers with a choice of hardware; optional combination finishes including layers of distressing; choices of stain, paint or leaf finishes. Perfect for a bedroom, living room or hallway. Twenty-five different finishes!

Serpentine Chest from Kravet! Size: 42" long x 18" deep x 34" high. Shown here in: a stained finish; French Blue and Meadow. This chest also has a patterned top.

Bachelor Chest from Kravet.  Size: 42" long x 18" deep x 34" high. Shown here in a two toned combination stained finish.  This chest also has a unique patterned top.


All photos courtesy of Kravet. To the Trade.

A Special Antiqued Mirror!

This beautiful mirror is special indeed!  The antiqued Etruscan style is unique with its distressed center mirror and the special designed frame. The outer frame is wood and then covered with more antiqued and distressed mirrors. The frame is cut and contoured to match the lines of an ancient style vine and floral detail. And then the antiqued mirrors are etched with the beautiful design seen in the photo. The outer edges of the mirrors on the frame are beveled also for an extra detail. Just exquisite! Size: Very large at 63" high x 35" wide x 3.5" deep from the wall. Make this a focal point of your room! Finish: Antiqued and etched mirrors mounted on wood for strength.
 Etruscan - Ancient Italian civilization known for their figurative art.

Detailed view:

Purchase or see more info at The Designer Insider. Just click the link for more information.

Cool Upholstery for Hot Days!

Cool new linen upholstery from The Nicholson Gallery!

Low back tufted sofa in a neutral linen fabric.

Traditional sofa with linen fabric, can be ordered in your own fabric too.

Comfy pillow back sofa in a light neutral linen.

A pair of ottomans in two textured fabrics. Delicious!


The Nicholson Gallery
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Suite 136
Atlanta, GA 30324

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www.thenicholsongallery.com

The Melbury Collection from Romo Fabrics

I always felt that Romo lended itself to mainly the modern and contemporary side of design. But this new collection has changed my mind. The Melbury Collection consists of cotton checks, stripes and coordinating plains. This mix creates a modern look that also works for more traditional homes that just need a fresh new look.  Chair: Melbury pattern; Pillow: Chilton pattern.

Small plaid pattern - Elmore: Comes in 21 beautiful colors.
Large stripe pattern - Haversham: Comes in 21 colors.
Solid pattern - Chilton: Comes in 22 colors.
Large plaid pattern - Melbury: Comes in 21 colors.
Not shown - Tyneham: Small stripe that comes in 21 colors.
All photos courtesy of Romo Fabrics. To the Trade.

Modern Wall Sconces With Shades!

Our newest additions to our "Wall Sconce" category!

Linen shaded with gold leaf iron.  Wall Sconce #C05901 at The Designer Insider.

Capiz shell shade with a wrought iron frame. Wall Sconce #C05903 at The Designer Insider.

Silk shade with iron and mirror detail.  Wall Sconce #C05904 at The Designer Insider.

Iron ring detail in a distressed silver leaf with silk shade.  Wall Sconce #C05906 at The Designer Insider.

Curved silk shade with silver leaf wrought iron.  Wall Sconce #C05908 at The Designer Insider.

The New Purple!

Is purple back? You betcha! But we are not calling it "purple" this year. See some of the newest fabrics in this beautiful shade below from Villa Romo.

Sofa fabric: Sasso Stripe in Grape
Pillow fabric: Sasso in Grape

Pillows from right to left:
Sasso in Oyster
Orto in Grape
Sasso Plain in Grape
Orto in Leaf/Grape
Sasso in Grape

Sofa fabric: Loures in Thistle
Pillow fabric: Madelina in Thistle

All of these modern fabrics are part of the Villa Romo collections. To the trade.

Great Lanterns for Kitchen Islands!

Silver Leaf Distressed Lantern - This beautiful lantern styled chandelier is made of an iron frame with a distressed silver leaf finish. Antiqued mirrors line the outer framework and the seeded bent glass is the finishing touch. This is the smaller version of this lantern with four lights. Size: 13" across x 21" high. IN STOCK NOW!  Item #C09229 at The Designer Insider. Also comes in a larger size: C09239 and a wall sconce C05032. This item is a best seller!


Interiors by:  Inspirations Kitchen and Bath Studio

Designer Fabric Showroom

Travis and Company is a great resource in Atlanta for fine fabrics and furnishings that are sold "to the trade". We visited the showroom this week; see what we found!

Photos courtesy of The Designer Insider.

Great Chandeliers for Great Rooms!

Empire Shell Chandelier - This unique chandelier is made of sea urchin spines which are pierced then strung together on a wrought iron frame. This chandelier is in the Empire style but with an updated look and feel. The frame is a rustic bronze iron which enhances the brown tones of the shells. Size: 22" across x 42" high. IN STOCK NOW!  Item #C09687 at The Designer Insider.

Interior design by:  Interior Philosophy.

Lilly Pulitzer Home Collection

The story of Lilly Pulitzer as told by Lee Jofa:

Once upon a time, at the young age of 21, an enterprising New York socialite eloped with publishing mogul and citrus heir Peter Pulitzer. The couple left New York and embarked on a glamorous and colorful life in Palm Beach. Lilly opened a simple juice stand in 1959 and transformed her citrus stained clothing into a line of brightly colored shift dresses in an array of cheery prints. Her designs became the unofficial uniform of America's resort towns. Fifty years later these prints and colors continue to inspire and are now available through Lee Jofa fabrics for your home. Delicious!

Examples of some of these beautiful new designs!

All photos courtesy of Lee Jofa. To the Trade.

Terracotta Lamps In Antique White

Two beautiful antique white lamps with a distinct petal design!

Antique White Terracotta Lamp
This beautiful terracotta lamp is finished in a traditional antique white on a more transitional vase design. The petal design is unique and will fit with more formal interiors. This lamp is enhanced by gold finished wood and an oatmeal linen shade. Larger shade on a larger lamp. Size: 32" high. IN STOCK. Item #C06261 at The Designer Insider.

Antique White Petal Lamp
The beautiful petal design is repeated on this lamp too in the traditional antique white. This lamp offers an even larger size at 35" high with a larger width shade. The shade is oatmeal linen. IN STOCK. Item #C06651 at The Designer Insider.

Hartmann and Forbes Window Shades

Hartmann and Forbes hand crafts natural window coverings that mix effortlessly into the interiors of today. Get rid of the "white blind" syndrome and install a textured woven shade that will enhance your decor, not take away from the overall design. Below are two examples from the Liniedge Collection that can be custom woven to sizes even up to 158" wide.

This collection is available in 37 weaves in all sustainable fibers. Darker shades look great without drapes too.

Close-up of the shade above.

A lighter shade color can really enhance the fabric drapes.

Closeup of the shade above.

All shades can be purchased through Hartmann and Forbes. To the trade.

New Chandelier Showroom Photos!

This large rectangular lantern is silver distressed wire mixed with black wood. Item C09167 at The Designer Insider.

This round styled silver wire lantern is a companion to the one above. Silver distressed wire with black in a cage design. Item C09165 at The Designer Insider.

This is a simple iron chandelier in a very large size at 63" across. Perfect for the center of a large great room. Item C09267 at The Designer Insider.

This unique two tiered chandelier includes the metal shades. Also comes in a one tier size. Item C09071 at The Designer Insider.

This simple chandelier is iron mixed with natural wood. Great dining size with a two tiered look. Item C09181 at The Designer Insider.

This is a large candle chandelier with two tiers and beautiful glass candles for a unique effect. Item C09077 at The Designer Insider.

Collier Campbell Fabrics

Fabricut introduces the Collier Campbell Collection

Left to right:

Suzani Embroidery - This fabric is the showstopper of the group with its linen/rayon background with rayon embroidery in a beautiful pattern that is so popular in today's interiors. This fabric shown here is the White and Bright colorway and but it also comes in three others too. Other colorways: Duck Egg which has a white background; Azure which has a bright teal background (see below); and Cinnamon which has a chocolate background. This is a beautiful fabric to build a room around! Retail price is $96.00 yard.

Ostrich Dots - This is a great pattern that mixes well with just about any other pattern as a coordinate. This small dot pattern comes in nine beautiful colorways and shown here is the Indigo. Other colorways: Black/White; Coral; Duck Egg; Gold; Jade; Patina; White and Stone. This fabric is a cotton/poly/viscose blend and sells for an affordable $39.90 yard.

Merry Go Round - This beautiful fabric is not only a great pattern for mixing but also affordable. The unique striped pattern is mixed with a floral and tapestry stripe to create this beautiful fabric. Shown here is the Cinnamon Stone colorway but it is also available in Peacock, Duck Egg and White/Bright. This is a medium repeat in a rayon/polyester blend with an affordable retail price of $45.90 per yard.

Suzani Embroidery - Azure colorway.

Read more about Collier Campbell at this link. To the trade through Fabricut.

Design 101: Building A Bedroom Palette

Design 101: Bedding

What makes this bed ensemble so beautiful?
1- Mixture of textures and colors.
2- Headboard - A deep chocolate in a linen for texture and to pull the look together.
3- Euro Shams are in the main floral fabric featuring the chocolate and bringing in the green with the border flange.
4- Two neutral shams in a linen to soften the color groups.
5- Three eye catching pillows in the solid green with a simple yet bold fabric tape for a focal point.
6- Feature pillow is in a modern fabric that features chocolate, green and a neutral.
7- White coverlet with a soft green print to connect with the white sheets and bedding.
8- Duvet cover in a green and white geometric print in linen.
9- Green leather bench to make a complete picture.
10- Decorative wallpaper has a green and white pattern that could be traditional or transitional.

This photo is courtesy of me! Featuring Kravet fabrics and this beautiful ensemble shown on display in the Atlanta Kravet showroom. Use these ideas for your own bedroom and build your palette the way you see it done here. All fabrics above are Kravet and to the trade.