Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Special Order Event Plus

It's our biggest sale of the year! Not only is this our semi-annual Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Special Order Event, we've rounded up a few of our other favorite vendors to create the perfect sale - including Bernhardt, Vanguard, Wesley Hall, and Hickory Chair. Save 20% off any in-store or special order item from these vendors.

Pick something fresh and fabulous to brighten up your living room, or a new bed - fit for a queen - to make your bedroom your own personal retreat.

Stop in or give us a call and let your design team help you find all the pretty things for your home. Hurry! Our sale only lasts for two more weeks!

Happy Earth Day

Happy Earth Day everyone! Bring the arrival of Spring and celebrate Earth Day by adding some greenery to your home - whether it's just a tiny succulent or a huge vegetable garden in the backyard.

We spotted this lovely at the Hickory Chair showroom at Market today. The fiddle leaf fig tree, a room's best accessory!

A precious little herb garden in the kitchen provides a pop of life, and what's better than fresh herbs in a springtime salad?

So what if you don't have a green thumb. These guys don't need much help to survive! Just a little bit of water here and there (You could forget about them for months, and they would be fine!) and some sunlight - They're good to go! Easy peasy!

And we couldn't resist this one, spotted today at Market. Mother Nature really is!

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How-To: Coffee Table Makeover

Personally, I hate clutter in a room.  It overwhelms me and makes me feel as though I need to start a little spring cleaning!  When I finally come home from a long day of designing, I just want to put my feet up, sip my diet coke and relax!  So, I needed a simple and stylish solution to my dilemma.  My answer -  a coffee table tray!  (This is one of the best kept designer secrets!)  The coffee table tray is such an easy, simple and stylish way to organize your clutter.  Load your favorite tray with books from your travels, candles, coasters, fresh flowers and even your remote controls.  You can also pull this stylish designer trick on your bedside table,  bathroom counter and even your bar cart.  Happy spring styling!

- Christy

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Meet Dr. Pitt

Dr. Pitt has endless configurations, it can be made from mini to the massive with it's different pieces! It's the perfect barge for a giant slumber party or to cuddle up with the kiddos and watch a movie. Depending on the fabric chosen, it can be cool and casual, as seen here in the Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams showroom.

Or you can dress it up like we've done in this sophisticated theatre room. Isn't it just a dream wrapped in chocolate velvet?

Give us a call or stop in and we can help you make the perfect configuration for your home!

 

Our Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Lounge Chair Favorites

Last week we shared our favorite Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams sofas so we thought we would continue this throughout the sale, and today share our favorite lounge chairs. Each of these chairs are available in fabric or leather with over 560+ options. You can stop by if you are local or give us a call and we can help you choose a few samples and have them sent to you. If you don't see the chair you love here - make sure to check out this site for additional chairs. We have the Dana and the Dean on the showroom floor right now - Stop by and try them out!

Our Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Sofa Favorites

Now is a great time to buy if you are in the market for a new sofa. Our Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Special Order Event is the biggest of the year! Where to begin? Well, here are our favorite five sofas to get you started, and if you don't see what you are looking for visit this site to see all of your options. You can stop by and see the upholstery options if you are local or give us a call and let us know what color/type of fabric or leather you are looking for and we can send you samples. All sofas are available in over 560+ fabric/leather options.Stay tuned to see more of our MGBW favorites!

How-to: Freshen Up Your Bedroom This Spring

Your bedroom is your retreat from the world. It should reflect who you are and the things that you love. While spring cleaning and giving the house a facelift, make sure to include your bedroom in that as well. Here are a few easy tips to freshen up your bedroom.

1. Use a colorful throw - Place it at the foot of your bed or drape it on a chaise or bench in the room for a pop of color. Choose a lightweight throw for the spring and summer to use in those chilly air conditioned rooms.

2. Add some pattern - Pretty patterned throw pillows on your bed or on the bench at the foot of your bed are an easy way to freshen up your room. Pick pillows with a lighter weight fabric, like a linen, to really make the room feel like spring.

3. Pick a pair - A new pair of lamps is like a shiny piece of jewelry to accent your bed. New lamps will feel like a new pair of earrings!

4. Dress up your nightstand - Keep it simple with some new nightstand accessories. A new photo frame or tray for your jewelry may not be something that everyone will notice but it's something fresh for you, and your bedroom is your retreat.

1. pillow - $250 // 2. tassel lamp - $662.50 // 3. footed bowl - $60 // 4. photo frame - $105 // 5. throw - $100 // 6. photo frame - $225 // 7. pillow - $225 // 8. pillow - $350

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How-To: Freshen Up Your Living Room This Spring

1. Bring spring to your sofa - New pillows can change up the look of the whole room. Box up your velvets and furs and bring in the linens and color!

2. Add a pop of color - Break out your most colorful coffee table books to brighten things up.

3. Fresh flowers for spring - Or really good fake ones are the best coffee or side table accessory. They make us feel special and inspired.

4. Adorn your walls - A new piece above your mantle or above your sofa will freshen up your room. Pick a piece with meaning, a piece that speaks to you. What better feeling than to walk into your room and see a beautiful piece of art.

These are a few of our favorite things for spring:

1. pillow - $440 // 2. peonies - $272.50 // 3. pillow - $130 // 4. peonies and snowballs - $687.50 // 5. peonies in blue pot - $617.50 // 6. kathryn m. ireland's timeless interiors - $40 // 7. artwork - $799.50 // 8. pillow - $240 // 9. stripes book - $50 //10. geode artwork - $466.50 each

 

How-To: Freshen Up Your Entry This Spring!

After the dreary winter months of over there are talks of what to plant in the garden, Spring cleaning, and just sprucing up around the house. Sometimes you just need something to freshen up your space, and what better place to do it than the first room you see when you walk through the door - your entry. You don't need to go out and buy all new furniture and repaint to give the space an updated look. Here are a few ideas to give your entry a Spring facelift. 1. Add pattern- Choose something that will be durable. This will be the spot that gets the most traffic in your home. Something with a pattern will be fresh for Spring.

2. Mirror above your console- Adding a mirror with an opinion will give your entry personality and flair. It doesn't have to be loud, a frame in a neutral color and a great shape will make a statement.

3. Bring the outdoors in - A vase of blooming branches will bring life into your entry. These can be real branches trimmed from your cherry tree or picked up from your local florist. For a long-lasting look, use a few of our fake branches.

4. Brighten things up - Add a new lamp to your console. This is a great way to keep the lighting perfect at night in your entryway. Pretty by day, pretty and functional by night.

5. Put some spunk into it - If you are feeling ambitious or just need a whole new look, switch up your console. The entry is like the "appetizer" for the house so make sure it makes a statement!

Here are a few of our favorite pieces:

1. branches - $13 each  vase - $223  // 2. mirror - $500 // 3. lamp - $900 // 4. 3'-6" x 5'-6" rug - $258 // 5. lamp - $1,500 // 6. 4' x 5'-7" rug - $98 // 7. mirror - $973

Stop by and let us help you find the perfect refresher pieces for your entry!

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That Rug Really Tied the Room Together

Dear beautiful online readers, If I could give you one tip, one bit of advice about designing a room, it would be this…..pick your rug first!  Why, you ask?  Because it is the biggest player in a space!  Once you pick your rug, be it loud, quiet, colorful, or muted, you’ve dictated what energy the room will have.  The rug is like the border of a puzzle; once you have the border completed, the rest of the jigsaw is soooo much easier!  Once you’ve got this base layer you can start to throw fabrics and finishes on top to see what gels!

Below are two very different  homes we’ve designed and as you can see, the rugs are everything!

Private Residence - Las Vegas, Nevada

Private Residence - St. George, Utah

Your rug will be the largest piece of art you'll ever buy and art, my friends tells a lot about a person....

Suzanne

How-To: Hanging Artwork

Choosing artwork for your home is a very personal thing. Each piece of artwork in your home should mean something to you - whether it reminds you of a special memory or  it just speaks to your soul. You will be living with this piece, so you should love it! Once you find that special piece it is always a question of how high to hang it.

1. Hang the art with the center at eye level. 57"-60" from the floor to the center of the art is a good overall rule. It will change a little if the artwork is hanging above a console or with another piece or over a bed.

2. Keep about 1 1/2" - 2" between stacked art. It looks better to keep stacked art closer together. Initial instinct may be to spread it out over the wall. Don't be afraid to hang your lowest piece lower. It's ok if it isn't seen at eye level. When you step back it will have a bigger impact if you are stacking several pieces or two large pieces.

3. In general, hang the artwork no higher than 6 inches above a bed or fireplace. And when in doubt, hang it lower than you would think!

4. When creating a gallery wall, start from the center and work your way out. Remember, it doesn't have to be perfectly symmetrical. Think of it as a collection. Just make sure it feels balanced on both sides.

5. Keep it symmetrical with a simple grouping. When there are just a few in the grouping, set them up so that they are symmetrical with the largest size in the center.

6. Layer your art. Don't be afraid to try something new. If you love an art piece that is slightly to large to go over a bed or above your console, layer it and float the piece of furniture.

7. Lean artwork. If you have a large piece or even a small piece it is an easy casual look.

Inspiration in Unusual Places - Fashion Week

There are so many inspiring colors and textures during Fashion Week - We can't help but be inspired! The bright colors of this Oscar de la Renta dress are a perfect match for Miles Redd's famous red living room.

Love this happy Kate Spade outfit! Every room needs a bright ray of sunshine.

This Tory Burch dress and coat are elegant. The geometric pattern on silk make the most stunning drapes in Lauren Santo Domingo's Paris Duplex.

[all Fashion Week Photos from Elle, Room 1, Room 2, Room 3]