Davids Event No. 2 - Stickley Truckload Sale! Save the Dates!

 

 

 

26 years ago, Stickley Furniture made history when it reissued its historic Mission Collection. Today we invite you to own a piece of history - lovingly and meticoulously handcrafted in the USA. During this celebration, the entire Mission Collection is on sale.

 

 

To sweeten this event, Davids is also holding a Stickley Truckload Sale at our Harrisburg location only. All truckload items will be at fantastic savings as well. Stay tuned for more details, but save these dates! You won't want to miss this event!

 



Davids' Designers Top Five, No. 2 - Top 5 Design Rules to Design By for Any Room

Welcome to Davids Top 5. Here is where you will find our exceptionally-talented designers providing their top 5 design tips, hints, and mistakes to avoid. This post is highlighting our designers' Top 5 Design Rules to Design By for Any Room. Pay close attention, these designers are in the know!

Janet Gaumer, Interior Designer, Davids Mechanicsburg, PA location shares her Top 5 Design Rules to Design by for Any Room:

#1: Proportion

#2: Balance

#3: Appropriate Style

#4: Not Lining Walls with Furniture

#5: Accessories!

 

 

 

Michele Masley, Interior Designer, Davids Mohnton, PA location says her Top 5 Design Rules to Design by for Any Room are:

#1 Lifestyle

#2 Comfort

#3 Personal Style (using favorites)

#4 Proper Lighting

#5 Staying within Budget

 

 

 

Rich Patrizi, Interior Designer, Davids Mohnton, PA location shares his Top 5 Design Rules to Design by for Any Room:

 

#1:  Listen closely to the client's ideas and understand their style

#2:  Pay attention to the architectural details (or lack thereof) of the room

#3:  Develop a floor plan and make sure you pay attention to traffic flow

#4:  Balance

#5:  Color, pattern, texture

 

 

 

Laurie Foster, Interior Designer, Davids Harrisburg, PA location lists her Top 5 Design Rules to Design by for Any Room:

 

"There are rules?"

Every situation is unique and sometimes you just have to run with scissors when it's to good advantage. What's inviolate is meeting clients needs (function, comfort) and style preferences.

 

 

 

 

Ronda Kuhn, Interior Designer, Davids Harrisburg, PA location says her Top 5 Design Rules to Design by for Any Room are: 

#1: Pick pieces and fabrics that you love and make you happy

#2: The space should suit your living style and personality

#3: Use color, pattern and texture to create some interest, (do not, I repeat do not be afraid of animal print)

#4: Keep pieces to a scale suitable for the size of the room

#5: You can break some of the design rules

 

 

 

Paul Snyder, Interior Designer, Davids Mechanicsburg, PA location shares his Top 5 Design Rules to Design by for Any Room: 

 

#1: Minimum of triangle of light in every room

#2: Everyone has to have a place to sit a drink

#3: Every room should have black

#4: Mix textures; not all leathers and not all fabrics

#5: I never divulge all of my secrets

For more information on Davids Furniture and our exceptionally-talented design staff please visit our website at www.davidsfurniture.com. Davids Furniture, your personal interior designer, and you...building beautiful rooms. www.davidsfurniture.com

 

 

Showhouse Design No. 2 - 2015 Harrisburg Symphony Showhouse & Gardens

 

 

 

 

Davids Furniture & Interiors finds it a privilege to be a part of our communities. The 2015 Harrisburg Symphony Showhouse & Gardens is no exception. Our design for the Living Room at this picturesque property was selected as the room our designers Paul Snyder and Debbie Runkle would execute. And execute they did!

 



 

 

 

 

This year's Harrisburg Symphony Society Showhouse & Gardens features Lindenwood Farm, an historic Pennsylvania property that dates back to 1765! Attention to the history of the property and its architecture were not ignored by these Davids' designers. But one can't help but notice a bit of a nod to livable warmth and comfort in the room.



 

 

This Living Room is inviting and interesting. A superb gathering place for family, friends, and great conversations.

 



 

 

 

The display of the many curiosities wherever the eye lingers makes time seem to stand still and then...you remember you have an entire property to explore. This truly is a room that defines eclectic sophistication.

 



 

 

 

At Davids we build beautiful rooms that fit your style. This is one example of style. A visit to this room is meant to inspire. A visit to this room is meant to allow the visitor to take home an idea for your space. Because sometimes it is one item in a room that starts the design process. We are here to partner with you to build your beautiful room, defining your style.

 



 

 

Without a talented designer, the process can seem to be a daunting game of chess. Come to Davids and partner with one of our exceptionally-talented designers, you will enjoy the process of building your beautiful room, just as much as you will enjoy the finished space for years to come.

 

 

The Harrisburg Symphony Showhouse & Gardens is open through Saturday, June 13, 2015. Visit www.symphonyshowhouse.org for more information. Want to know more about Davids? Visit our website at www.davidsfurniture.com.

 

Image Sources: Jeremy Hess Photographers





A Good Night's Sleep - What your Sleeping Position Says About Your Personality

 

 

 

 

A recent poll done by Sealy on Facebook triggered my interest in sleeping positions. A study analyzing common sleeping positions found that each position is actually linked to a particular personality type.

 

According to the research done by sleep specialist, Chris Idzijowski, PhD, if you curl up in the fetal position when you sleep, you may be tough on the outside and soft on the inside. If you sleep in the "log" position you are typically easy going, sociable, and want to run with the A-list crowd.

 

People who sleep with both arms out in front (Yearner) can be suspicious and cynical. Someone who sleeps on their back with both arms up around the pillow (Starfish) make good friends and are always ready to listen and offer help.

 

 

That leaves the Soldier and Freefaller. The study found that the Soldier position sleeper is associated with being quiet and reserved and having very high standards.  And the Freefaller position sleeper tends to feel anxious about getting tasks done, is sensitive and dislikes criticism.

 

One important factor is clear, "If you sleep in a bad position, you're more likely to be grumpy the next day" states Dr. Idzijowski.

 

 

I think we can all agree, no matter your sleep position, an investment in a great quality mattress and boxspring should be at the top of your list. At Davids we offer a well-chosen line-up of Sealy and Stearns & Foster products to fit your needs and a staff ready to help you find your "Goldilocks" bed.

 

Treat yourself well. Come to Davids to experience the most informative and enjoyable mattress shopping you will find anywhere.

 

 

 



Image and Research Source: Pinterest, Willow Bee Inspired Blog, Web MD, Woman Talk

Showhouse Design No. 1 - 2014 Home Builders Street of Dreams

Live Edge by Harden

 

 

Davids is proud to a part of our neighboring communities. We love to be out in these neighborhoods participating in showhouses, streets of dreams, and other community activities. In the Fall of 2014 we partnered with Roland Builders, Inc. in designing their Street of Dreams sophisticated casual home.

 



 

What a great design for a relaxed Study

 

 

 

Shades of orange were the perfect on-trend color for this Great Room!

 

 

Nothing like a architecturally-interesting Dinette to compliment the

structural design of the furnishings.

 

 

What a stunning, yet relaxed Master Suite.

 

 

Our designer,  Sharon Brill at our Harrisburg, PA location did a fabulous job building these beautiful rooms. Visit our website for information on our Design Services. www.davidsfurniture.com

 

 



Time to Get your Whites Out! - Designing a Room in Whites

 

 

In the fashion world it's time to get your whites out! Lucky for the rule breakers you can have your white out all year round in your home!

 



 

 

 

At Davids our exceptionally-talented interior designers can show you how to build a beautiful room in whites or, like your favorite ice cream cone, with a twist or sprinkles!

 

 



 

 

 

Don't be shy about using white in your home. With the right selection of upholstery fabric content and durability you will love your story of whites.

 



 

 

 

White is not really a color, it's a neutral, but gives off feelings of simplicity, joy, innocence, enlightenment, individualism, optimism, freshness, open, expansive, and reflective. How delightful is a white story for spaces in our homes!

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

As with any color there are many shades of white so it can present a challenge in designing a space. Whites can reflect and give off hues and hints of color. Work with your interior designer to hone in on "your" perfect white.



 

 

So does your white story come with a twist or sprinkles? Or is it sophisticated-ly vanilla?

 

 

 

 

Image Sources: Bernhardt Furniture, Sherrill Furniture, Surya, Ekornes

 

Are You in The Mood? - Moody Room Design

Moody, it's a style that embraces you as soon as you walk into the room. A moody room is not meant to be dark and dreary. With the right wall color it is stunningly dramatic, yet livable.



But this design style doesn't stop at the selection of the right wall color. As with all room design, selecting the right furnishings can create the room of your dreams. Another element in this design that is extremely important is the right lighting.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Moody room just doesn't happen. It takes an exceptionally-talented interior designer to build a beautiful moody room. You will prevent mistakes by partnering with this kind of talent for your moody space.

 



 

 

 

Where is a moody space appropriate in our home? Anywhere! Even a hallway!

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

And a moody space doesn't require that the wall color be grey. Although it is a great choice. There are beautiful palettes of "moody" aubergines, teals, greens and the like, that are winners for this look.

 

 

Are you in the mood for a dramatic moody space in your home?

 

 

 

 

Image Sources: Architectural Digest, Pinterest, House & Home, Steve Gambrel