Your living room is where you unwind, relax and entertain family and friends. There is, of course, a sofa and chairs, but one piece of essential furniture which can be the most hard-working and sometimes most challenging to select is the perfect coffee table.

Twice a year, High Point, NC, showcases the newest in home furnishing and accessories. Interior designers, furniture stores, and design shops preview products and styles available in design.

So what's it like working with an interior designer? It can be a mystery if you've never worked with a designer for an interior design project. Our firm uses a 10 Step Process to approach any new design project. Below is our design process from start to finish; we hope to clear up any questions on the design process.

Are you looking for a way to add value to your home? As an interior designer, I can guarantee that your environment influences how you feel in your home. In other words, when your home feels comfortable, it affects your mood and health. Therefore, an investment in our home will pay off in that you and your family will enjoy it for the time you live there, and if selling is in your future, any improvement will add value to your home.

Sleep Well, Be Well. When you think of wellness, you think of fit people that work out every day. But equally as important as diet and exercise is the importance of sleeping well. Did you know that you spend one-third of your life sleeping? So it's essential to invest in high-quality bedding and pillows. This way, you'll get the best night's rest. In addition, creating a relaxing bed will give you a comfortable night’s sleep for years.

Even if you don't work from home, everyone needs a space to call their own—a comfortable place to read, write, and work on your laptop. In addition, creating a home office or study will make your time dealing with paperwork more enjoyable. In other words, if you are using the kitchen table as a home office. It's time to consider investing in a proper place to relax and get your work done. Because a home office/study isn't just a workplace, it should reflect who you are.

Are you thinking of starting a New Design Project? Fantastic! You have been looking around your home and feel it's time to make some changes. However, before you start a new project or choose anything, you should ask yourself three questions.

Interior designers know firsthand how a person's home can affect mood and happiness. In addition, people feel better after spending time in rooms with nature in the decor. Unfortunately, as a society, we spend up to 90% of our time indoors. So how can you bring the outdoors into your home? We will outline a few minor changes that have a significant impact. Introducing natural design elements to your home is the foundation of biophilic design.

Open floor plans may have been all the rage the last few years, but the trends predict dedicated dining rooms will return in 2023. While you don’t necessarily need to carve out a formal dining room with a large table, you should have an intimate place to gather.

After years of blowing out all the walls and creating large open spaces, we crave cozy spaces that encourage connection. Open-concept living is still in style, but even within open spaces, we are discovering creative ways to create more intimate niches, nooks, and cozy corners.

There’s something so satisfying about an organized space. Is your home organized? And do you have a place for everything? Are your things easily accessible? If not, it’s time to consider organizing your home by cleaning out your closets and creating better systems for storage.

The lighting of a room can transform a space. Combining several lighting sources into the overall lighting plan completes the design. As interior design professionals, we always consider lighting options when designing a room. After all, the perfect lighting design brings the room alive.

What is your design style? Figuring out your design style can be one of the hardest things for some people. If you have tried it on your own, it can be overwhelming. You know what you like and dislike but can't pull it altogether. The best way to start is by asking yourself a few questions. Our firm starts every design project with a questionnaire to better understand your preferences and design goals.

As the holidays approach and before your first visitors arrive, create a guest room where your friends and family feel at home. It's the perfect time to get your guest room in shape by creating an inviting and comfortable space. In other words, creating a guest bedroom so welcoming your visitors may never want to leave.

Has this happened to you? You are sitting in your living room thinking you want a new updated design look. But you’re trying to figure out where to start. And with all the shipping delays, will you even be able to get new furniture in the next six months to a year? Our West Palm Beach, FL, clients faced the same thoughts.

HGTV asked Sandra Asdourian Interiors about designing a rental property. The following are some of the key elements from the article.

When selecting materials in a rental space, start with the flooring. A good choice would be wood floors or tile flooring for easy cleanups. Although in your own home, wall-to-wall carpet in the bedrooms is lovely. The luxurious feeling that creates a bedroom sanctuary is perhaps not the wisest decision for a rental property. You will see lots of wear and tear, stains, and more than usual carpet wear-down.

If you are lucky, you can travel to Paris once in your lifetime. Sandra Asdourian Interiors had an opportunity to visit the city of lights in September. Paris was in full swing with fashion and interior design events.

When designing a space, it's usually from the floor up. Creating a room starts with inspiration and can come from anywhere; artwork or even a pillow. However, when selecting an area rug for the room. The carpet becomes that one piece that ties the other design elements together. The rug can be the design's starting point before choosing furniture, color schemes, or décor accessories.

As an interior designer, people ask me one of two questions. First, where do you find all these great pieces for your client's homes? And second, is mixing metals okay? To answer the first question, I shop a lot and have a terrific memory. For the second question, mixing metals can be inspiring and exciting for your Decor.

If health and wellness are at the forefront of your mind, the need for a healthy kitchen may be taking center stage. Kitchens in the past were at the back of a home away from the people who lived there. Primarily for safety reasons and because of the heat and chance of fire. However, from mid 70’ to now, there has been a trend toward the kitchen being the center of the home. In a recent survey by The National Kitchen + Bath Association, kitchen sizes are more prominent, with extra features to promote a healthy lifestyle.

You're ready to start a new design project; it's an exciting time! But it's essential to think about and understand the timeline for your project. We'll be able to guide you through the process if you are working with our design firm. Furthermore, renovating your home can be very emotional. Because of the many changes, decisions on finishes, furniture, and old items will disappear. So let's walk through the timeline of a design project from beginning to end.