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.

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

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

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.

“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

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.

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.

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.

Spotify

Whatever the moniker, these useful fellows take up hardly any space and yet they can pack a visual punch. We’re fans of the pieces that are not just sculptural but also serve a purpose. One might say they hit the spot. SEE MORE Need help? Just ask Jeeves. Contact Karl (kfriberg@motif-designs.com) or Mark (markm@motif-designs.com) for

Sea Glass

Who hasn’t collected sea glass, showcasing an assemblage in a vase resting on a windowsill or a bowl on a coffee table? It takes somewhere from 40 to 100 years for the ocean to work its magic and turn ordinary glass to that soft, frosted translucence. For those of us who aren’t in the mood