Industry News

Nov 3, 2009

New Blog for Cohen Design Centers

Cohen Design Centers (D&D, PDC, DCOTA, DCH) launched their much anticipated blog today - GoDesignGo.com. Check it out for all the latest happenings in the design centers. (more...)

Oct 6, 2009

Coming Nov 18-19 to SF: DIFFA’s Dining by Design

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DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS, with its Dining by Design 2009 Tour, will make a stop at San Francisco’s Galleria at the SFDC on Wednesday Nov 18 and Thursday Nov 19. To celebrate the event, Decorati will have a special ticket giveaway for our readers. Check back in a couple of weeks for your chance to win one [...] (more...)

Jun 1, 2009

New on Decorati: Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman Sample Sale

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Decorati is currently featuring numerous samples from Edward Ferrell- Lewis Mittman’s corporate showrooms and factory inventory. Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase some of EF+LM’s incredible designs with products from Jamie Drake, Roger Thomas and PURE: Sustainable Luxury. Choose from a wide selection of specially priced EF+LM pieces available and ready to ship immediately. Start shopping [...] (more...)

May 31, 2009

Big news! Decorati and Elle Decor, Met Home, Pointclickhome.com Partnership

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DECORATI AND THE LUXURY DESIGN GROUP LAUNCH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP Decorati’s catalog of luxury to-the-trade home furnishings products to be shared with online readers of ELLE DECOR and Metropolitan Home New York, NY (May 29, 2009) – Decorati.com, the leading online interior design community featuring luxury home furnishings products and design services, has formed a bold strategic partnership with [...] (more...)

May 22, 2009

As Seen in House Beautiful- Objet Insolite

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Take a look at this sleek Grand Diego floor lamp designed by Decorati Partner Objet Insolite, as seen in this month’s House Beautiful. From afar, it seems as though the slender shape of the lamp lends itself to a more modern style. However up-close, you can see the natural variation in the piece’s elegantly hand-crafted [...] (more...)

May 18, 2009

As Seen in Elle Decor - McGuire & Niba Home

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Look at this pair of Barrel Lounge Chairs designed by Laura Kirar for Decorati Partner McGuire, as seen in this month’s Elle Decor. The round shape of the overall piece is repeated playfully in a geometric pattern on the backside, framing circular sections of the fabric and adding interest to the classic form of the [...] (more...)

May 6, 2009

As Seen In Martha Stewart Living - Decorati and Hable Construction

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Look at this adorable article by editor Vicky Lowry of Martha Stewart Living. She made placemats out of trade fabrics (and named Decorati as the source for the fabrics). The Hable Construction fabrics are so fun and easy, you can clean them with soap and water. Sister team Kate and Susan founded the company in [...] (more...)

Apr 21, 2009

Browse Portfolios of SF Decorator Showcase Designers

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It finally feels like spring in most parts of the country. In the interior design world, spring signals the start of the Showcase House season. Kips Bay just opened last week with a gala in NYC, and the San Francisco Showcase opens to the public on April 25. Built in 1910 for $42,500, this year’s home [...] (more...)

Mar 11, 2009

Behind the Scenes of the SF Decorator Showcase House

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Decorati welcomes Interior Designer Benjamin Dhong for several guest blog posts about his experience designing a room for the 2009 San Francisco Decorator Showcase House: “Her Dressing Room/Study”. This week we go behind the scenes as Ben shows us in words (and in photos!) how he gets inspired. In this blog series, I will be chronicling the [...] (more...)

Mar 2, 2009

Straight from the Painter’s Mouth

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Isles By Stacey Donovan “My involvement with the horse world has been long standing and brought me to Florida many years ago,” says multi-genre artist Bobbie Braun, whose paintings are being featured now through March 8th in one of the central booths at the 2009 Winter Equestrian Festival in Palm Beach. “Florida’s unbounded skies have inspired my most recent [...] (more...)

Feb 25, 2009

View of the Moorcourt Cabinet and the Trestle table

Kneedler|Fauchere Expands in its 61st Year

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View of the Moorcourt Cabinet and the Trestle table For those of you who aren’t familiar with the San Francisco market, the Kneedler|Fauchère showroom at the SF Design Center is an industry icon. After celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2008, it continues to grow, most recently opening a 10,000 sqft expansion in the South side of the [...] (more...)

Feb 6, 2009

“Art for Love, Water for Life”

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By Stacey Donovan As we approach Valentine’s Day 2009, New Yorkers will celebrate Love on the eve of significant changes, as global water problems come to the forefront of our consciousness and a new political administration takes the reins. The problems of the 21st century are both caused by, and solved with, our interdependence and [...] (more...)

Feb 4, 2009

Will It Fly?

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Flower Shower by Stacey Donovan The sky may be the limit for some, but for San Francisco-based painter Bill Samios, it’s his point of departure. (more...)

Jan 28, 2009

Domino Magazine to close

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We are sad to hear the news from the NYTimes that Domino magazine is closing. It is particularly disappointing that another shelter publication has been shuttered. Domino shared a mission that is near and dear to Decorati, to make interior design more accessible. It will be missed by designers and consumers alike. We wish the staff of [...] (more...)

Jan 15, 2009

Influence of the Design Blogger: Decorati in the News

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Decorati long ago spotted a trend in the rise of design blogs and began hosting panels to discuss the influence of bloggers on the interior design market around the country (next location: Decorati partner Schumacher Showroom at the PDC during West Week). While there are many blogs that simply recylce information, the best blogs offer unique perspectives [...] (more...)

Dec 27, 2008

Decorati Pantone Pick #3: Palace Blue

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This electric and chic hue will add interest and style to any design . (more...)

Dec 12, 2008

Decorati Pantone Pick #2: Lavender

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Bring elegance and comfort to any piece with this regal yet humble hue . (more...)

Dec 4, 2008

Decorati’s Pantone Pick #1: Lucite Green

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Every year Pantone releases its much anticipated Spring Color Report, selecting colors that will influence the design industry, from fashion to furniture. (more...)

Nov 14, 2008

Is Luxury Finally Online?

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At Decorati, we find ourselves keeping an eye on the high-end fashion world for inspiration of all kinds. We have always kept abreast of fashion trends and colors, but recently we have been watching the internet moves of some of the biggest names in luxury, like Cartier. According to a recent WWD article, Cartier has embraced the web, [...] (more...)

Oct 27, 2008

Decorati Goes Antiquing at the San Francisco Fall Antiques Show

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Decorati stopped by to check out the San Francisco Fall Antiques Show, where 70 of the top antique boutiques showcased their latest luxury finds from around the world. Decorati partner Iliad Antik had a lovely booth displaying Murano sconces c. 1940, and an Art Deco secretaire from 1929. (more...)

Oct 12, 2008

Decorati Hits the Big Apple: First Stop, Open Auditions

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A team from Decorati will be in NY this week for Fall Market at the D&D Building. We are definitely going to stop by one of the hippest events around - the Open Auditions hosted by Architectural Digest. Editor Paige Rense has left an indelible mark on all of us who devour shelter magazines [...] (more...)

Oct 1, 2008

Sloan Miyasato: Celebrating 30 Years of Style in San Francisco

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Last night, San Francisco showroom Sloan Miyasato showroom celebrated thirty years in business with a packed party. Guests were treated to wine, tasty food and these fabulous t-shirts. The event signified the important contribution Sloan Miyasato has made to northern California interior design. Designers, manufacturers, and other showrooms came to celebrate. Sloan Miyasato [...] (more...)

Sep 22, 2008

Grant’s Favorite Shops

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Congratulations to San Francisco based interior designer, Grant Gibson, for appearing in the October 2008 issue of California Home + Design Magazine. Featured in “The Pro files” section, Grant gives CH+D magazine a tour of his favorite stores in the Presidio Heights neighborhood of San Francisco. (more...)