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Will Your Furniture Still Work in Ten Years?

Will Your Furniture Still Work in Ten Years?

Will Your Furniture Still Work in Ten Years? A designer’s guide to choosing sofas, chairs, tables and rugs that remain comfortable, practical, maintainable and beautiful as life changes.

The Art of Understated Luxury: 5 Designer Details That Instantly Elevate Your Entryway

Discover how to design a luxurious entryway with expert guidance on sculptural lighting, mirror placement, area rug sizing, decorative bowls, and art objects. This designer-approved guide includes exact measurements and...
The Art of Understated Luxury: 5 Designer Details That Instantly Elevate Your Entryway
Why I Don’t Design or Buy Furniture By Trends (And Why Your Home Shouldn’t Either)

Why I Don’t Design or Buy Furniture By Trends (And Why Your Home Shouldn’t Either)

Why timeless furniture outperforms trend-driven design. Discover why Deborah L Kerbel avoids interior design trends, where trends fail in luxury furniture, and how to invest in pieces that age with...

Luxury Home Styling Tips From Interior Designers (Definitive 2026 Guide)

Luxury Home Styling Tips From Interior Designers Why most “luxury” homes fail and how designers actually think Luxury interiors don’t fail because of bad taste. They fail because of bad...
Luxury Home Styling Tips From Interior Designers (Definitive 2026 Guide)
The True Cost of a “Good Deal”: Why the Lowest Sticker Price Isn’t Always the Smartest Investment

The True Cost of a “Good Deal”: Why the Lowest Sticker Price Isn’t Always the Smartest Investment

In a marketplace filled with “can’t-miss” promotions and dramatic markdowns, the true cost of a piece isn’t always found on the price tag. From design integrity and material longevity to...