Monthly archives:July 2013

Pacific Design Center

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Feeling inspired after our visits to the DCOTA in the Miami area and The Merchandise Mart in Chicago, we hitched up our wagons and headed west – for our next stop on the Design Center Tour. Hollywood beckoned and we answered the call by visiting the Pacific Design Center located right on Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood. This design center is both an attr[...]

Design Center of the Americas

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With a trip to Chicago’s Merchandise Mart under our belt, we’re packing up and hitting the road to our next Design Center destination. With sun, sand and sea (and a bit of Art Deco thrown in for good measure), Miami is a dream destination with a totally different design aesthetic. The Design Center in Florida is actually called the DCOTA (Design Cente[...]

Design Centers - A Designer's Best Friend

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When it comes to finding the best designs under one roof, there are few places better than Design Centers. With more than 50 across North America, they remain the best sources of furniture, fabric and finishes for both interior and exterior design products. Join us as we highlight a few of our favorite Design Centers, starting with the biggest – The Merchand[...]

Nautical Design

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When it comes to summer fun, there’s no better place to let your cares drift away than down by the sea. The ocean breeze and salty air don’t just reinvigorate the mind and body— they can also provide some stylish inspiration. As we push off the dock and sail away, here’s a look at our favorite nautical designs suitable for sailors or landlubbers alike. Ancho[...]