Grey Matter
Grey is the go to color for good reason—it goes with everything. Grey, ranging from silvery to smokey, partners with blues, oranges (Hermes of course), red, etc etc. Going grey is a good choice. SEE MORE Need help? Just ask Jeeves. Contact Karl (kfriberg@motif-designs.com) or Mark (markm@motif-designs.com) for more info and assistance.
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Driftwood Dreams
Sunlit days, bleached woods, glints of silvered gray…these pieces are the perfect antidote to the winter doldrums. SEE MORE Need help? Just ask Jeeves. Contact Karl (kfriberg@motif-designs.com) or Mark (markm@motif-designs.com) for more info and assistance.
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Plastic Fantastic
Lucite, actually a brand name, was invented by DuPont in the early 30’s. AKA acrylic, it is virtually indestructible. Today we use this marvelous surface on anything and everything: tables, chairs and chests. SEE MORE Need help? Just ask Jeeves. Contact Karl (kfriberg@motif-designs.com) or Mark (markm@motif-designs.com) for more info and assistance.
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To My Shagreen
Real shagreen, a natural hide—a byproduct of the fishing industry—has been around since the middle ages. When Madame de Pompadour took a liking to its velvety texture, wide spread use of decorative shagreen came in to fashion. Shagreen, the skin of a shark or stingray is now an ecological no-no. But faux shagreen is a
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Manufacturer of the Month: Bernhardt
You know how some things just make a home look good? Well, Bernhardt’s extensive East Hampton collection is one of those “Good Things”. Motif curates our collections from over forty different manufacturers—anything and everything. Log in, tap on, call and let us show you what we can do. You can contact Karl (kfriberg@motif-designs.com) or Mark
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Reflections
Mirrors are the jewelry of the home—reflecting light, creating energy. A critical element of any room, why not make them sparkle? Motif’s collection of outstanding reflections. DYNASTY MY BLUE HEAVEN INDUSTRIAL LOFT BLACK TIE MOTHER NATURE SEE MORE Need help? Just ask Jeeves. Contact Karl (kfriberg@motif-designs.com) or Mark (markm@motif-designs.com) for more info and assistance.
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“Stress-free living tops home trends for 2020 — plus pantries, pet-friendly furnishings” by Lyn Peterson
Lyn Peterson has seen many home design trends come and go. Remember when the popularity of “Mad Men” drove everyone to crave midcentury modern furniture, or when pastel and Easter egg colors were popular? Can you remember when DIY was all the rage? (And do you still have your glue gun?) What’s hot now, says
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Mid Mod
Mid Century Modern furnishings are the offspring of Modernism. The elegance and simplicity of Bauhaus and Le Corbusier translate naturally into the ideology of furniture design. Motif’s Mid Mod collection—organic, light and comfortable—very Mad Men. SEE MORE Need help? Just ask Jeeves. Contact Karl (kfriberg@motif-designs.com) or Mark (markm@motif-designs.com) for more info and assistance.
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Sunshine States of Mind
Our sunny collection of home furnishings won’t damage your skin, and it will most certainly bring feelings of well-being and happiness. As the Beatles famously sang: “Good Day Sunshine!” SEE MORE Need help? Just ask Jeeves. Contact Karl (kfriberg@motif-designs.com) or Mark (markm@motif-designs.com) for more info and assistance.
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Rush, Rush
In this rush, rush, want-it-now digital age, Motif can be pretty fast. Check out our “Rush, Rush” in stock, as shown chairs and sofas. Ready for your big refresh and ready to ship to you. SEE MORE Need help? Just ask Jeeves. Contact Karl (kfriberg@motif-designs.com) or Mark (markm@motif-designs.com) for more info and assistance.
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