MOTIF DESIGNS BLOG
Blonde Ambition
In our book, blonder is always better. The whole forest of light woods (birch, maple, ash, and the beloved pine of our early decorating days) is having a real renaissance. A series of blonde moments if you will. This time around, the pieces go beyond the usual Ikea or Scandi inspo to cover a range
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Gold Rush
Golden, golden, golden—Harry Styles has it right. In design terms, gold signals optimism, prosperity, good Feng Shui, and a lovely dose of luminosity. And a little goes a long way. A single gilded piece, whether bold gold or soft brass, can brighten and enliven a whole room. We’ve curated a collection that injects a bit
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In the Pink
Everything is coming up roses in the design world. From dusty blush to rose gold, pink is having a moment. A welcome antidote to the long reign of gray, pink plays well with neutrals and adds relevance and softness to what could otherwise be a somber space. Plus we love the hue’s chameleon-like ability. It
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Chasing Rainbows
The design market is having a rainbow pride moment. Nothing is hotter on the circuit than furniture painted or upholstered in c-o-l-o-r. This isn’t the first rodeo for painted pieces, of course. Old-world artisans knew a thing or two about personalizing with color (think vintage Swedish furniture). Our modern iterations take a cue from nature,
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Core Curriculum
Hello, cottagecore—nice to see you again. After a decade of stark white walls and grayed-out furniture (not to mention la pandemic) the interior world is returning to simplicity, comfort and a hint of nostalgia. In design terms this means warmer neutrals, natural materials (wicker, rattan, pine), plants aplenty and a cozy vibe with a bohemian
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Leather Your Nest
Not everything gets better with age. Leather does. Especially ours, which we source from a storied family-owned tannery in Italy—one known for its subtle buttery hides with unmatched color depth. Even better, we’ve curated a whole cache of sofas, sectionals, chairs and ottomans ready to ship. Choose your shade—caramel, saddle or classic black. Choose your
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