Open Studio

INSIDE THE SAGUARO HOTEL WITH STAMBERG AND AFERIAT

Whitney — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:03:26 +0000

A few months ago we got a peculiar request to put a vibrant purple leather edge finishing on a Kona sisal runner. Although we trusted Peter Stamberg and Paul Aferiat of Stamberg Aferiat Architecture’s taste, I have to admit that it perked our interested since we could not possibly image the type of space that [...]

Tilton Fenwick & Their Top 5 Tips in Social Media

Roxanne — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:01:39 +0000

About a year ago this time I had the pleasure of connecting with Anne Maxwell Foster and Suysel de Pedro Cunningham of Tilton Fenwick when they were just starting up their interior design business. Typically it takes new interior design firms years and years to establish themselves and get recognized for their work, but Tilton [...]

Open Studio

Maegan — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:13:58 +0000

As we kickoff 2012, we take time to reflect and evaluate on all that we’ve learned and experienced in the past year. We are embracing the new beginning as an opportunity to come up with innovative ideas that will yield bigger, better results and accelerate future growth. Knowledge is key for growth in any business, [...]

Lucas Studio, Inc. Bachelor Pad Exposed

Whitney — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:10:17 +0000

Those of you that picked up the November issue of House Beautiful probably saw the stunning CA home that the talented Parrish Chilcoat and Joe Lucas of Lucas Studio Inc. designed. We were blown away by the project and how Lucas Studio was able to seemingly effortlessly achieve a laid-back masculine look that is still [...]

Ansel Adams: The Master of Art in Black and White

Cameron — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:55:47 +0000

It is hard not to think of the phrases “black and white,” “nature,” “décor,” and “art” together without thinking of Ansel Adams. Adams was one of the greatest American photographers, but also had a profound impact on the development of an environmental consciousness in the United States. Born in San Francisco in 1902, Adams had [...]

November is Black and White (and a bit in between)

Cameron — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:27:18 +0000

Our theme for November is Black and White, in honor of the new book Black and White (and a bit in between) by one of our favorite designers: Celerie Kemble. The book, which hit shelves on November 1st, features black and white themed interiors by various acclaimed designers and of course, Kemble Interiors. The [...]

8 things that will land you a hospitality project

Bojan — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:06:16 +0000

While attending the Boutique Design New York (BDNY) show earlier this week I saw a lecture titled “How to Land Your Next Commission” and couldn’t pass up the opportunity to learn valuable insights and tips for hospitality designers from the experts themselves. The panel of speakers was made up of the people at the [...]

Innovations in Interiors- “The Dance of Design”

Tara — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:21:50 +0000

Welcome to the first post of our Monday Series, Innovation in Interiors. Last week, my colleague Siobhan Kelley and I attended High Point Market to test my hypothesis that High Point is much more than a bunch of buildings housing gorgeous products. I am thrilled to confirm that my hypothesis proved accurate. At the core, [...]

NEW! Alternating Finishing Technique for Bora Bora

Whitney — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:53:45 +0000

Sixth months ago we received an inquiry from a retail store design team asking if we could fabricate a jute rug that was bound in an alternating every-other-side method. At the time it seemed like a somewhat peculiar request, but not being one to turn down a challenge and always looking to expand our custom [...]

Why High Point?

Tara — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 20:53:50 +0000

Hello Blog-o-sphere, my name is Tara. Perhaps I have worked with some of you, as I am a Sales Executive for Merida in the Southeast and New England Territories. For those of you that I don’t know, Hello! I am excited to announce that I am starting a blog series on Monday’s called ‘Innovation in [...]

10 MOST INFLUENTIAL NYC DESIGNERS

Whitney — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:24:34 +0000

Here at Merida we are constantly inspired by designers and enjoy being a part of the evolving world of design. For this list, we selected 10 New York City designers that we feel have made an impression on the design industry in a big way. Some have influenced the way people think about design by [...]

Merida Walks for Autism

Whitney — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:17:20 +0000

Fulfilled by Merida’s experience volunteering at the Greater Boston Food Bank last year, Merida’s Customer Solutions team was inspired to bring employees together for another opportunity to give back. Having discussed how autism has personally touched many of their lives, it didn’t take long to agree on the worthy cause to support – Autism Speaks. [...]