Floored by Inspiration: Beautiful Flooring Gives Birth to Divine Design

Shaw Floors invited a group of ten design writers and bloggers to North Carolina for the launch of the new HGTV HOME Flooring by Shaw collection. As part of the launch event, Shaw asked us to design a room from the floor up using products from the HGTV HOME collection.

The HGTV flooring collection has been in the making for over five years, when Shaw approached HGTV to collaborate on a product line. The environmentally friendly flooring collection ranges from: laminate floors that look so good that many mistook them,upon visual review, for hardwood; beautiful hardwoods that are so easy to install (click installation) DIYers will swoon; carpets in a gorgeous spectrum of textures, colors, designs and piles; and area rugs that can easily and affordably transform a room from blah to amazing.

My design partner, Ethan Hagan of One Project Closer, picked the flooring selections for our design project prior to my arrival. He selected a warm and visually rich laminate wood flooring and a multi-colored and multi-patterned area rug. Our design challenge was to create a design concept incorporating those two elements. We had a little over two and a half hours, while we traveled from Asheville to Greensboro, to create a mood board to communicate our design vision. We were provided with a plastic bin filled to the top with fabric, trim, an HGTV HOME for Sherwin Williams paint deck, and magazines ranging from design to fashion to beauty. Ethan and I quickly decided we wanted a contemporary, sophisticated, livable, elegant and subtlety glamorous design that was also soothing and calming. We wanted to design a room that was beautiful and inviting, and that would allow the homeowner to immediately decompress and quickly forget the stresses of the outside world as soon as they entered through the door.  Our vision was a sophisticated sanctuary-all the comforts, glamour and luxury of a five-star hotel-at home. When we arrived at Tribuzio-Hilliard Studio, Ethan and I were assigned Loura ‘Lou’ Lockwood to assist us to bring our design vision to life. We couldn’t have been more thrilled to have her on our design team. She took one look at our design board and immediately knew what we wanted to create.

We were also ecstatic that HGTV design celebrity Lisa LaPorta really liked our design concept. Neither Ethan nor I are trained design professionals, we both come to the design and DIY fields from very different backgrounds. Ethan was a surgical videographer and is now the founder of the very popular DIY blog, “One Project Closer”. As for me, I’m a former software engineer with an incredible passion for beautiful design, and I’ve now made covering that industry for this publication my career. So to say it was a bit daunting to take on this challenge would be an understatement. Thankfully, Ethan and I both love a good challenge as much as we love design and DIY, so it was fun. And with Lou’s guidance I think we brought to life the sophisticated sanctuary we had envisioned.

Decor Resource: HGTV HOME Flooring by Shaw area rug (Oleander Breeze) and laminate (Crystalline Oregon Trail).

Next: Behind the Scenes at the HGTV HOME Flooring by Shaw Design Challenge.

John Sparano of ICE Enterprises

Photo:KITCHEN This was a kitchen with limited space, so installing glass paned cupboards and staggering their lengths gave it a greater sense of depth. A soffit was created above the cabinets and finished with thick crown molding and a copper painted inset on the ceiling to further open it up.		Photo: KITCHEN  A farm sink would be too casual for this Parisian cafe inspired kitchen, so John had a stone installer fashion a sink entirely out of pieces from the same lot of granite- giving the whole counter top a lyrical flow. Doing so kept with the Parisian café look replete with black vintage cabinets and highly textured granite throughout.  The original linoleum was replaced with warm tone hardwood flooring to further push the café motif.
Photo:DINING ROOM The dining area was tied into the kitchen by continuing the textured paint on the wall and the black wainscoting. Two antique chairs were paired up with two modern chairs. Artwork was in black and gold. The Japanese silk cushion added a touch of color and some more international flavor. The second mismatched chandelier kept the formality while injecting a touch of whimsy.		Photo: DINING ROOM Wall covering in the kitchen and dining room is a painted suede treatment from Ralph Lauren, cabinets from Oneil Cabinets installed by R2 Build and Design, granite from Stone Mart and installed by Planet Stone. Table and two chairs from Target, Hitchcock chairs, Japanese Obis, and Venetian Hand-stamped drapes provided by homeowner.

Photo:LIVING ROOM John wanted to reflect the fun and vibrant personality of the resident, a young marketing professional, so he painted the walls a light steel gray in order to have the objects in the room pop. The blue of the couch compliments the brown hues in the wood of the coffee table and provided the opportunity to add more bright accents. Coffee table from Urban Home, couch from Furniture One, lamps from Pier One, accent pillows from The Great Indoors.

Photo: DINING ROOM The resident wanted to keep her dining room open because of the limited space in her apartment, so John employed a stark modern design and created another seating area with a coffee table that transforms into dining height and can moved to the center of the room and used with the bench. Coffee table from Urban Home, Bench from West Elm, vase with bamboo from In Mode and Eames style cradle rocker from Overstock.com, Artichoke light from In Mode. Textured burgundy grass wallpaper from Astek Wallcoverings.		Photo: LIVING ROOM In the living room John wanted to make the side chair a bold contrast the traditional sofa, so he found this unique Danish easy chair at Silica 3 and added a rust accent pillow from In Mode Los Angeles. Side tables from Target.
Photo: BEDROOM The bedroom was a very small square, so to give it some personality John added a subtle bed crown and black Lucite chandelier. The gold embroidery in the bed crown drape picks up the gold curtains on the windows. Bed from Urban Home, bed crown found at Satsuma Gallery, chandelier from H. D. Buttercup.		Photo:DINING ROOM The dining room needed to seat 14, and have a modern classic feel like the rest of the house. John found a long simply shaped dining table, put matching benches on one side to accommodate six, stackable midcentury chairs on the other, and two matching Mackintosh chairs at either end. Since the room had a great view of the outside, he had cushions made that tied in outdoor landscaping.

Photo:LIVING ROOM The concept for “America’s Next Top Model” cycle 11 included classic shapes and styles in all the rooms. The living room was very large and needed to feel intimate and luxurious, so John used a curved couched and low profile furniture to give the room a sensual and grounded vibe so the contestants would feel comfortable talking about the show. The couch and carpet stayed with the grey and beige of the house so the girls themselves would be more of the focal point.

About John Sparano

Born in Norristown PA, John Sparano moved to Los Angeles in 1984, where he learned about design working in the art department in TV commercials. Several of the spots from that time have been featured during numerous Super Bowls, and have been multi Cleo award winners. He worked with and learned from some of the best commercial and feature designers in the business, such as Alex MacDowell, Michael Gaw, and Nigel Phelps. Since then he has gone on to design his own films and commercial spots. His experience as a decorator and shopper in the entertainment industry made the transition into residential design a natural progression, and his sense of drama and cutting edge ideas and materials has made him a popular designer in Los Angeles. He has also worked in Italy and New York.

About ICE Enterprises

Between film and television work, John Sparano designs through his company ICE Enterprises, and currently specializes in small spaces and personality based design concepts. His most recent project for marketing professional Ashley Ulrich, focused on her specific need to work from home combined with a fun and sophisticated interior. His approach utilizes his experience in film to communicate the emotions and overall vibe a client would like their space to achieve. Every job is personal in that he starts with the residents’ needs, tastes and expectations and creates them in the space. John can be reached through his website: John Sparano.

Photo Credits

All photos by John Sparano. “America’s Next Top Model” images shot by John Sparano used with permission from Anisa Productions.

Design Credits

The two cycles of America’s Next Top Model were decorated under Production Designer Jeff Hall and Art Director Karen Weber.

Kitchen designed in conjunction with entertainment personality and celebrity chef Jeanne Benedict.

Ashley Ulrich residence located in West Hollywood, Ca.

Layla Grayce Living Room: Style Maker Look Book

Design and Shopping Resources for Layla Grayce Living Room Look Book

Oly Studio Kirin Sofa – Layla Grayce		Oly Studio Yves Cocktail Table – Layla Grayce
Arteriors Bexley Aqua Glass Lamp – Layla Grayce		Geometric Side Table – Layla Grayce
Mariposa White Decorative Canisters – Z Gallerie		Beach Giclee Wall Art – Ballard Designs
Mod Link Pillow – Clayton Gray Home		Sefte Maya Boucle Woven Throw – Layla Grayce
Lyon Mirror – Layla Grayce

Candice Olson Modern Damask Pale Blue Wool Rug – Layla Grayce

About Layla Grayce

At Layla Grayce, we truly, madly, deeply care about design, about creating the perfectly decorated room that expresses your unique sense of self, and finding perfect items for gifts or everyday. These are things that can make a difference in the quality of our lives and those dear to us. We feel that beautiful surroundings bring harmony, balance and happiness to your home and life, and strive to showcase products that will achieve this philosophy. Beautiful surroundings that express your personal take on lifestyle shouldn’t be a luxury – it should be a necessity.

Layla Grayce is an inspiring shopper’s delight conceived by Wendy Rossiter Estes and Tiffany Grayce Harris, lifelong friends with a passion for business and design and a love for discovering unique items. Traveling through Europe after college, they were inspired by the antiques, art and furnishings of the countries they visited. Years passed as they started families and worked on their individual careers, designing homes and interiors for clients, friends and family along the way. Encouraged to share their talents and finds with others, they created Layla Grayce.

Together they have selected a remarkable collection of items for home, women and children, carefully selecting every product, artisan and manufacturer to ensure their business philosophies and craftsmanship are worthy of your home and lifestyle. Never mainstream but always functional, Layla Grayce products are designed for longevity – everyday heirlooms that can be passed on to future generations. For everyone dedicated to creating an inspired haven that reflects a stylish, creative take on lifestyle, we bring you Layla Grayce.

About Wendy Rossiter Estes

Wendy brings the most "mom" experience to Layla Grayce. A mother to four children, including twin two-year old girls she understands the needs of busy working moms. With a family of young product testers on hand, she helps us to select the best items for babies and children. Balancing a career and a family life has always been essential to Wendy, and Layla Grayce has allowed her the freedom to be her own boss. Years spent in commercial real estate leasing and negotiation on behalf of well-known national retailers and developers honed her analytical and organizational skills. These were essential when assisting Tiffany with design projects later, and together they share a passion for textiles and compelling design. Her enthusiasm for discovering new artisans for Layla Grayce is infectious. Wendy brings business savvy, her marketing aptitude and the phenomenal juggling ability of a successful working mom to Layla Grayce.

About Tiffany Grayce Harris

Tiffany is our resident design buff with degrees and education as an interior designer, certified color consultant and a current ASID member (American Society of Interior Designers). She has worked at Sundance Resort designing and updating cottages, and has been the in-house designer for a large construction company, working on both commercial projects and distinguished private residences. Her success has earned her numerous awards and recognition for interior decorating. Tiffany reconnected with her high school sweetheart and is recently married. With her love and knowledge of all types of design and decor, Tiffany is often found assisting customers with decorating suggestions and purchases, as well as training the exceptional Layla Grayce staff in the essentials of great design.

Contact Details:

• Website: Layla Grayce
• Twitter: @LaylaGrayce
• Facebook: Layla Grayce on Facebook
• Blog: The Backroom

Ishka Designs, Inc – Designer Portfolio

Designer Notes:  The 10-foot long custom glass dining table lightens up the heavy original wood details, while the combination of warm greys compliments well.		Designer Notes: Completely remodeled bathroom with linear elements and dark wood to create a zen feel.
Designer Notes: Client’s masks mounted and framed in a vertical style that emphasizes height of ceiling and seemingly extends the expandable table up the wall.  Giulletta chairs keep the space light.		Designer Notes: Designed for the lady of the house, blues, browns, and gold lifted from the vintage sofa give life to this formal space – an eclectic combination of metal, velvet, and organic elements.
Designer Notes: Designed for the husband’s entertainment, the family room colors were derived from original fireplace details, while modern furnishings update the original 1800′s Brownstone detail.		Designer Notes: This bachelor pad is softened up with pattern repetition, gauzy 14ft. curtains, and punches of yellow throughout.
Designer Notes: Updated appliances contrast with antique stove (partial view).  New floors and French doors carry light further into space and connects formal dining.		Designer Notes: Spacious kitchen remodeled to accommodate breakfast seating and modern appliances.

About Ishka Designs Inc.

Ishka Designs Inc. a Brooklyn-based interior design firm, led by Anishka Clarke and Niya Bascom, provides efficiently beautiful interior solutions to commercial and residential spaces. An Ishka Designs’ interior solution is beautiful, fresh, inspiring, aspirational, and efficient. Each space is thoroughly conceived with substantial client involvement throughout. From conceptual ideas to fully installed projects, Ishka Designs works with clients at all levels to provide a comprehensive and creative design solution.

Importantly, our design solutions are informed by over-riding concerns for their environmental impact. As a Brooklyn business, Ishka Designs has developed strong relationships with local vendors and specialists that translate into cost savings for clients and a continued focus on environmentally friendly design by minimizing the carbon footprint of any project.

In addition to comprehensive design services, Ishka Designs also offers consultations and specialized services such as creative problem solving, custom furniture design, and materials and color selection to name a few.

About Anishka Clarke of Ishka Designs, Inc.

With a minimalist philosophy at the heart of every project, Anishka Clarke cleverly combines modern design elements with subtle, rhythmic flavors from her Caribbean upbringing. Anishka’s love for her lush home away from home, Jamaica, translates to an over-riding environmental consciousness in her design approach. Additionally, her 10-year residency in New York City has fostered a knack for maximizing small to mid-size spaces and exploring her own customized furnishings.

In 2007, Anishka fearlessly quit her award-winning finance career that spanned a decade on Wall Street and in Jamaica, to pursue her real passion of interior design. Anishka is a Summa Cum Laude interior design graduate of the prestigious Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. She has a simple mantra that is the driving force behind everything she designs: “to create beauty from nothing, find beauty in something and to see beauty in everything”.

Contact Information

• Website: Ishka Designs, Inc
• Blog: Ishka Designs Blog
• Twitter: @ishkadesigns
• Facebook: Ishka Design, Inc. Group on Facebook

Jonathan Legate – Design Portfolio

Designer Notes: A seaside home for yachting enthusiasts.		Designer Notes:  Industrially inspired and architecturally designed. This room’s warmth comes from a curated art collection and intimate spaces created within a vast space. Classic Eames chairs swivel to take advantage of all areas and vistas.
Designer Notes:  A chic family room and kitchen functions in high style for a mother and daughter.		Designer Notes:   Simplicity and light are the keys to this master bathroom’s success.
Designer Notes:   A traditional bedroom is brought into the present with lighting and fabric details.		Designer Notes:  The piano, a family heirloom, fits right in to a modern home with the help of a classic lamp, painting by Ivan Murphy and whimsical disco ball.

About Jonathan Legate

Jonathan Legate has been creating and recreating spaces since he could hold a building block.

A healthy obsession with houses, use of space and all the things that go inside has lead him to work on many exciting projects both nationally and abroad. His style and reputation have been built on the principles of quality and thoughtful restraint.

Jonathan explains that, "each project exemplifies the clients personality and taste as translated by me. Pretty rooms are nice but they must reflect the person or people who live in them. My favorite projects showcase client’s personal collections in homes tailored to their lifestyles".

Jonathan Legate is based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada and works internationally. Working only with a select number of clients at one time allows for more personalized service and a true bespoke experience.

Contact Information

• Website: Jonathan Legate
• Blog:Jonathan Legate Blog
• Twitter: @jonathanlegate

Jill Seidner Interior Design

INTERIOR DESIGN PORTFOLIO GALLERY {Jill Seidner Interior Design}

Photo: Los Feliz Residence living/dining/bar area with sweeping view of the hills. Custom area rug by designer Jill Seidner.Sofa from Crate & Barrel.		Photo: Los Feliz Residence Home Office. Benjamin Moore paint colors selected by designer. Area rug from West Elm. Desk and chair – client’s existing furniture.
Photo: West Hollywood Residence Master Bedroom. Benjamin Moore paint colors selected by designer. Custom headboard, bedding and drapery from the Silk Trading Co.		Photo: Long Beach Residence Master Bedroom. Headboard and bedding from West Elm. Night stands from Room & Board.
Photo: Hollywood Hills Dining Room.  Benjamin Moore paint color selected by designer. Dining room table and chairs from ZGallerie.		Photo: Encino Condo Dining Room.  Full scale makeover of a condo including all new flooring, paint, and furniture.

About Jill Seidner Interior Design

Los Angeles & Orange County,California based interior design firm Jill Seidner Interior Design specializes in commercial and residential interior design projects. In addition, Jill Seidner Interior Design, provides on site design consultations (for specialty needs such as color consultations and space planning), and virtual interior design services including an affordable complete room design package.

About Jill Seidner

Jill Seidner is a graduate of the Interior & Environmental Design Program at UCLA.She has over ten years of experience working freelance for top interior designers in Los Angeles (including past celebrity clients).  In 2007, Jill started her own design firm, Jill Seidner Interior Design, and has since taken on a range of interior design projects. Jill is the Los Angeles contributor to the popular design blog, Material Girls.

Web: Jill Seidner Interior Design

Photos courtesy of Jill Seidner of Interior Design and Cecilia Gavia. All copyright of their respective owners.

Maxwell House of Design – Portfolio

DESIGNER NOTES: This is a home in the Palisades.  The homeowner wanted to re-cover a formal sofa to create a whimsical, fun, and friendly family room.  We did that with pink upholstery trimmed in brushed fringe for a fun twist on a traditional style.  We added other fun fabrics and accessories to achieve the look the homeowner wanted.		DESIGNER NOTES: The female homeowner wanted her home to feel as though it were on the beach, the male homeowner wanted the room to reflect his world travels.  Travel mementos, woven window treatments and blue and white upholstery from Pearson Company accomplished the goal of both homeowners.
DESIGNER NOTES:  This is my  daughter’s room.  She wanted a grown up style with her favorite colors, black and purple.  Wooden cut-outs, backed with rope lighting, mimic the fabric pattern in the canopy and bed skirt.  The cool factor is off the charts at night, when just the cut-outs are glowing.		DESIGNER NOTES:  This over-the-top dining room is an answer to the client’s request for dramatic and beach-like.  Client requested deep blue walls works with the Thibaut fabric, and the custom fabric designed by Jane Ann Maxwell is featured on the chairs, since we couldn’t find exactly what we wanted.  This is a completely personalized room for a very happy client.
TDESIGNER NOTES:  This is the client that wanted her home to look like it sat beach-side.  She wanted it to be elegant, but friendly, tranquil but interesting.  Beautiful Pearson Company furniture, and unique display cabinets, that act as room dividers and display travel collections, bring in elegance and interest.		A cotton striped rug, casual ottoman and the homeowners own artwork over the mantle create the friendly and relaxed atmosphere the client wanted.

Jane Ann Maxwell of Maxwell House of Design

Jane Ann Maxwell is the owner of Maxwell House of Design located in the charming southern town of Fort Mill, SC, just south of the Charlotte, NC metro area. Jane loves designing comfortable, luxurious interiors that reflect the owners personality and taste. She is a native of the Carolinas and is the quintessential "Southern Belle" who enjoys adding style and taste in everything she does.

She has 20 years of experience in the design world and has worked on interior projects ranging from executive mansions to cozy mountain getaways and beach houses. She is the President of the Charlotte Chapter of the Association of Interior Design Professionals (AIDP) and a member of the Window Coverings Association of America (WCAA).  Ms Maxwell is involved in numerous community activities and was recently asked to spearhead the redesign of the recreation room of the Fort Mill, SC National Guard Armory. Jane Ann blogs regularly at Yours by Design and shares her unique and fresh insight into popular trends, that affect interiors and styles – from cinema to trade shows.

Jane Ann’s motto is "The design of an interior must reflect the owner not the designer!" The greatest compliment she can get is when visitors to a home say "This house looks just like you!" and not "this must be a Maxwell House of Design room."

About the Maxwell House of Design

Maxwell House of Design is a full service design consultancy based in the Charlotte, NC metro area that straddles North & South Carolina. They have clients throughout the Carolinas from the mountains to the beach. Maxwell House of Design provides Construction Selection Services and Interior Design Services of every description. Another aspect of the company is its Staging Services, which have been particularly sought after in the recent real estate lull, where sellers have made successful use of their staging talents to sell their homes. Maxwell House of Design is equally proficient in the ultra modern or the timelessly classic – each interior is a work of art. 

Contact Information

• Website: Maxwell House of Design
• Blog:  Yours by Design
• Twitter: @JaneAnnDesigns
• Facebook: Fan Maxwell House of Design

Design Credits: Fabricator and provider of the window treatments shown in Maxwell house of Design portfolio – Marilyn Croteau of Croteau Window Coverings.

Photo Credits: Where noted on image – © G. Richard Anderson.

Olga Adler Interiors

INTERIOR DESIGN PORTFOLIO GALLERY { Olga Adler Interiors }

Photo: Dining Room “All in the Details” A hand-painted Chinoiserie finish demi lune sideboard paired with a light-reflecting hand-carved round mirror beautifully provides visual balance to the china cabinet on the other side of the window; and the finishing touches: silk covered chairs; dramatic red silk drapery; and a collection of glass candlesticks, and vases filled with freshly cut flowers from the clients garden creates a fresh, sophisticated and inviting dining room.		Photo: Eclectic Living Room Warm and relaxed, this living room is a medley of British colonial case goods, modern seating and a collection of antique Chinese accessories (like the large window carving). The warm colors and plush finishes – silk rug by Thomas O’Brien, custom velvet and corduroy pillows and silk drapery with gross grain ribbon detail – envelope you and make you (and your dog) want to stay longer.
Photo:  Sea-Inspired Spa Bathroom Cheery and casual this bathroom inspired by coastal vacations has it all: hand-made Spanish tile in soothing blue and green envelop the room, lining the floor, walls, shower stall and the jetted tub. A skylight above the tub makes for an indoor-outdoor feel; taking the bathing experience to a whole new level.		Photo: Blue and Green Kitchen Light background and dramatic accents – engineered walnut heated floors, custom white cabinets, and a dramatic 8′x5′ island in a custom blue finish. Calacatta Gold subway tile backsplash features dramatic accent pieces over the sink and the cook top – sliver thin green and blue pieces of marble cut to resemble bamboo stalks. {Featured in the “Kitchen Idea” book.}
Photo: “PlantAsian” Living Room This room exemplifies Adler’s proprietary design style ‘PlantAsian’ – a combination of plantation style furniture with strong Asian elements. The Chinese red sofa was the starting point of the design and it inspired the red-black color scheme reflected further in Thibaut pagoda toile drapery, antique red birdcage and red and black coral pieces in the bamboo bookcase.		Photo: “PlantAsian” Living Room A neutral background (bisque color walls and a tone-on-tone beige custom area rug) in this family-friendly room created for a young couple with two kids, allows for dramatic accent colors in furniture and accessories. Custom drapery rods and a magazine stand are bamboo-inspired as well. A touch of animal print was a must, and two Balinese stools, seen here by the fireplace, serve as seating for the kids when they join their parents for a party.

About Olga Adler Interiors

Connecticut based design firm, Olga Adler Interiors, provides full-service design, kitchen and bath design, decorating, renovations and home color consultations as well as custom-designed furniture, cabinetry and rugs to clients internationally: from Olga Adler Interiors’ home base of Fairfield, Connecticut to points across the United States and internationally.

Olga Adler Interiors has participated in the following design showcase projects: Kinderwood Designer Showhouse (2005), Ridgefield Kitchen Tour (2008), Village Park Designer Showcase (2008), and Festive Home Ridgefield Guild of Artists Showcase (2009).

Olga Adler Interiors’ design projects have been featured in an array of media: The Modern Estate, Inspired House, East Coast Home + Design, Doggie Aficionado, Connecticut Home & Garden, HOME Magazine, Fairfield County Home, Ridgefield Magazine, Fairfield County Business Journal as well as on ABC CT News Channel 8.

About Olga Adler

Olga Adler, the principal of Olga Adler Interiors, is an interior designer, stylist and writer.  Olga’s refreshing approach to classic design has garnered her wide-spread recognition for her use of simple forms, unique accessories, and her love of color.

Her designs are inspired by her extensive travels throughout Europe, Africa and Asia; married with American influences here at home. This design marriage, influenced by diversity of cultures and styles, has yielded a sophisticated, yet sensible design philosophy that according to Olga is critical to,“creating stylish rooms that, just like the best clothing, are crafted with a particular person in mind – high quality, custom and unique, and only a little bit trendy.”

Olga’s earliest design experiences were derived from art books, Audrey Hepburn movies and her grandmother’s impeccable taste in clothing and decorating. She began her career in Europe designing and producing celebrity events including movie premieres, concerts and award ceremonies working with a number of world-renowned artists: Claudia Schiffer, Sophia Loren, Catherine Deneuve, Jane Seymour and Nicholas Sparks.

• Web: Olga Adler Interiors
• Blog: Home and Style: Musings on Living with Style at Home and Beyond

Photos courtesy of Olga Adler Interiors and Olson Photographic,LLC. Headshot photograph credit: Kristen Jensen Photography.  All copyright of their respective owners.

Posh Living LLC

INTERIOR DESIGN PORTFOLIO GALLERY {Posh Living LLC}

Photo: Modern Regency Style Living Room Interior designed by Layla Altman.	Photo: Turquoise Bedroom Interior designed by Kerry Ann Dame.
Photo: Pawley’s Island Dining Room Interior designed by Kerry Ann Dame.	Photo: Powder Room Interior designed by Kerry Ann Dame. Faux painting by Amy Real.

About Posh Living, LLC

Interior designers Kerry Ann Dame and Layla Altman, owners of the South Carolina based interior design firm Posh Living, LLC,  focus on creating “homes that are warm, personal, stylish and practical”. Posh Living LLC’s expansive 3,500 square foot showroom offers everything from custom furniture to flooring material to designer fabrics and trims.

Interior Designer Layla S. Altman of Posh Living, LLC

Layla comes to Posh Living, LLC with an extensive background in designing interiors for commercial (projects include: BMW, Coca-Cola, Cingular Wireless and Emory University) and luxury residential properties. Layla’s interior design work has been published in a variety of media, including The Atlanta Journal Constitution and Southern Living Presents television show.

Interior Designer Kerry Ann Dame of Posh Living, LLC

The founder of Posh Living, LLC, Kerry Ann Dame’s design career spans over twenty years and from coast to coast. Starting her interior design career in Los Angeles, California for the famed design firm Indigo Seas working under the tutelage of design doyenne Lynn von Kersting . While at Indigo Seas, Kerry Ann, worked on design projects for clients that ranged from studio executives to celebrities and that received accolades from premier home design magazines such as House and Garden and House Beautiful.

In 2000, Kerry Ann moved to South Carolina and opened a furniture and fabric shop called “The Bungalow Heaven” which evolved into Posh Living, LLC (design firm and showroom) about seven years later. Her interior design work has received media coverage in such publications as Coastal Living, Southern Living, SC Woman, and Coastal Carolina Homestyles.

Web: Posh Living LLC

Photos courtesy of Kerry Ann Dame of Posh Living, LLC and Scott Smallin. All copyright of their respective owners.

Urban Rustic Living Room Decor Look Book

Living Room Decor: Urban Rustic Chic (view furniture and decor details).

Images copyright of respective owners.