Outdoor Living and Dining
Summertime and the living is easy. Take it outdoors with Motif’s offerings of sofas, dining tables and chairs. Teak, wicker or aluminum. In stock, quick ship so you get in now or in COM. SEE MORE Need help? Just ask Jeeves. Contact Karl (kfriberg@motif-designs.com) or Mark (markm@motif-designs.com) for
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Sexy Sectionals
We know, we said it. They can be—sexy that is. But more importantly, they sure are capacious and comfortable. Binge watching, anyone… 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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The Cozy Catasrophe
Never has finding comfort seemed so necessary. Motif’s selection of perfectly sized parent/child chair-and-half options like the Hudson, or soul-and-spine supporting recliners like the Hugo, or the Addie pop-up trundle bed are perfect spots to curl up with children, fur babies or otherwise. SEE MORE Need help? Just ask Jeeves. Contact Karl (kfriberg@motif-designs.com) or Mark
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Simply Swedish
Admittedly, we are biased. Karl grew up in Sweden and Finland. Lyn’s father was born in Sweden. Early on, we designed for Marimekko. Scandinavian design is a belief in beautiful things that make your life better. Simple, clean-lined democratic design. SEE MORE Need help? Just ask Jeeves. Contact Karl (kfriberg@motif-designs.com) or Mark (markm@motif-designs.com) for more
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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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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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