South End Gems

Here in Charlotte we are extremely lucky in the number of fabulous design and decor resources that we have!  Whether you are looking to do an extensive remodel, or simply refresh the look of your home or office, there are many different stores available to satisfy your needs.

More specifically, the South End area of Charlotte is a hub for interior design, decor, and furnishing!  As a designer here in town, I have learned to love and value this area of Charlotte.  When designing new spaces for clients, I know that South End can provide anything from kitchen and bath hardware, to simple accents for the final finishing touches.

Over the years I have found myself returning to some of the same stores time and time again.  Here is a quick look at a few of my favorites:

Bird Decorative Hardware & Bath

The Bird showroom in Charlotte is located in a beautiful industrial style building.  They offer a wonderful selection of hardware and bath products.

Waterworks Tub

Waterworks Tile 

Waterworks Hardware

Various Sinks displayed beautifully 

Baldwin Hardware

Top Knobs Hardware

Axor Hardware (very unique!)

Robern Mirrored Medicine Cabinet

(can be inset into the wall)

Beautiful display of sink hardware with assorted finishes

Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting

Ferguson is another great place for bath and kitchen hardware, but also carries a variety of brand name kitchen appliances and bath collections. Their showroom displays these kitchen appliances in a way that really allows for the visualization of the final product.

Beautiful showroom display of kitchen appliances, countertops, hardware, and lighting.

 Kohler Hardware

 Brizo Hardware

Mirabelle Hardware

 Rohl Hardware

 Assorted kitchen hardware

Abode

Abode Home Design is a beautiful store displaying transitional style furniture and decor.  This showroom is beautifully designed to create a unified look.

Post & Gray

Post & Gray Home is located an a large warehouse space that displays many unique pieces, such as furniture, art, fabric, rugs, coffee table books, and vintage finds.

The open, warehouse-style space is great for browsing

Great selection of fabrics

Art, accent furniture, and unique decor

Pillow Wall! Pillows by Judy M. Brown Designs

Great selection of affordable rugs 

Renaissance Tile & Bath

Renaissance Tile & Bath is a great place to find luxury bath tile and hardware for a new bathroom, or simply browse for inspiration.  The store itself is a visual treat, displaying beautiful tile and bathroom hardware throughout every surface of the space.  The floors are especially beautiful, showcasing floor tile options throughout the entire store.

Beautiful display of floor tiles

Wet Style Bathtub

Kallista Vanity

Alexander Scott

Alexander Scott Interiors is a booth-style store, allowing it to offer home furnishings for a variety of different tastes.  The large, two-story not only carries everything from furniture to candles, and some booths even sell stylish frocks and tunics.

Mix of modern and rustic styles

Great selection of lamp shades 

Beautiful selection of art

Give me a call and I am happy to help you with your selections for your next project!

Spectacular Kitchens of NC Contest!

I have exciting news!  I am currently entered in the North Carolina Design Readers' Choice Contest for Kitchens.  My design, along with those of the other contestants, can be viewed here on the North Carolina Designs website.  My design is titled "Dining in Tonight", and you can support me by voting everyday until July 17th.  Voting is easy- simply go to the website, scroll down to the "Comments" section and type in the name of my design ("Dining in Tonight"), then submit your vote!  The contest webpage features the following 2 pictures of my design:

We installed Sub-Zero & Wolf appliances.  The kitchen also features hand painted Venetian plaster walls that beautifully contrast and create an open and airy feel with lots of natural light.  The client is an avid cook who wanted a warm, romantic environment where she could entertain friends and family in a comfortable and inviting kitchen.

Here is a closer look at the different aspects of this design:

Custom copper hood

 Currey & Company light fixture

Custom wood ceiling, stained to compliment the architectural features in the kitchen

TECH Lighting light fixtures

Don't forget to vote for this design everyday until July 17th!  Thanks for your support!

Rolling stones; At home on Stage

My husband is an huge Rolling Stones fan and this past weekend we went to Philly with our daughter to see them in concert.  As I was sitting in the arena waiting to hear them play, I thought about the important role that the stage,  backdrop, lighting and props play in creating our concert experience.

 

Friday night, the stage was the Rolling Stones home and Jagger was welcoming all 25,000 of us into his space. A lot of thought went into exactly how the stage was going to be dressed and  the lighting needed to make the setting just perfect.

 

Our homes are no different.  When we think about the design of our homes, like their stage, we need to make sure the backdrop, meaning our walls and the art on them, as well as the layers of lighting and our props (floor coverings and accessories) all complement each other.  We are in fact creating our experience of comfort that reflects how we like to live.

 

Most importantly just how the Rolling Stones stage reflects the groups image and music, our homes reflect our lifestyles.