What's Your Style No. 2 - Design for Dog Lovers

 



We design the spaces of our home for family and friends. And for some clients that includes the four-legged members of our families. How fun to add great furniture pieces, wallcoverings, and fabrics to our room design that feature our love of dogs!

 

 

 

 

The placement of these adornments should follow the same consideration as any other choices in your design plan. Keeping in mind lifestyle and product expectations, especially with fabric choice. It is wise to consider Sunbrella and Crypton fabrics for upholstery. These performance fabrics are woven like indoor fabrics, with finishing techniques that create softness and draping.

 

Save the novelty fabrics for window treatments and those pieces that are not a daily use part of the room. Just don't forget these fabrics, they are the personality in your space!



 

 

 

 

Other important factors in your room design are the durability of the floorcovering. However, this doesn't mean you have to sacrifice style. If you are considering carpet, may we recommend you lean towards wool? Wool carpet is made from wool which is a natural product that is shorn from sheep. It is naturally biodegradable and hypoallergenic and contains no chemicals that can be harmful to the environment. Wool also repels dirt and soil as well as dust mites and other debris. This makes it much easier to clean and keeps it looking cleaner. It repels liquids as well so anything spilled on wool carpet can be instantly cleaned up without any stains left behind.

Good news, because this also allows for a beautiful wool area rug to be a part of your room design. Great patterns and textures of wool broadloom carpeting can be selected and not only be installed wall to wall, but also make beautiful area carpets with a range of border options.



 

 

 

Don't forget those clever designs for the necessities of feeding and keeping the walking gear handy! Let's get your dog-friendly spaces started today!


Image Sources: Eric Cohler, Clarke & Clarke, Bramble, Atlanta Symphony Showhouse, Fabrica, Maitland-Smith, Thibaut

 

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