A new line for us. But over a century of style, workmanship and innovation. With its long and reputable history, Hickory Chair enjoys instant brand name recognition. Originating in 1911, an astute team of businessmen started the company in Hickory, North Carolina (hence the name!). Since then, HC has blazed a hugely successful path in the furniture universe with an eye-for-design, innovative production methods, unique client customizations and care for their highly skilled workers, now generations deep. Classic American Style. Hickory Chair is artisanal upholstery, defined by Classic American style. In the 1960’s, Jacqueline Kennedy brought this style to popularity,...
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Project Focus: The Oaks Waterfront Inn
The Oaks, a popular waterfront wedding destination (located in Royal Oak, MD), recently underwent some interior design upgrades. Don Wooters of Dwelling & Design was hired to guide the project. The owners of the establishment wanted a look that would attract younger groups and couples specifically, but that would also have a wide appeal as well. They were looking to get away from the traditional country cottage look that had existed in the main house for decades. With Don’s help, and inspiration from their local surroundings, they decided to go in the direction of coastal style. This genre can encompass...
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Project Focus: Coastal Comfort in Oxford
This home was purchased by a family new to the Eastern Shore. With a combination of small renovations and fresh home décor, we worked to reconfigure this lovely waterfront Cape Cod for their needs. This meant making it bright, fun and happy–and most importantly, incorporating the father’s favorite color of periwinkle blue! Structurally, two downstairs bedrooms were combined to create a new master bedroom, complete with bathroom and walk-in closet. As interior designer, Fiona guided the homeowners through the process of choosing a theme and colors to seamlessly transition throughout the entire home. Going with a blue-based palette, a coastal theme was...
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Project Focus: Classic Colonial on the Waterfront
by Nicholas Tindall for Dwelling & Design A newly-renovated Tidewater Colonial rests on a quiet peninsula along the scenic Eastern Shore. The home and its setting evoke the natural desire for life to be simple, comfortable and full of enriching experiences. The waterfront location and all of its charming qualities carry through to the home’s interior, elegantly orchestrated by the do-it-all homeowner—wife/mother/homemaker—aka household CEO. Professional assistance with this project, in both the interior design and home furnishings categories, was provided by Fiona Weeks of Dwelling & Design. General contracting services, including construction, painting and project management, were completed by The...
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Project Focus: Relaxing Retreat in Tunis Mills
Nestled on the bank of Leeds Creek, not too far from the bridge (a summer destination for young local swimmers and thrill seekers) is a client’s relaxing retreat in Tunis Mills. Here in this small yet busy community, one can really get a taste of what life is like living on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The homeowner worked closely with designer Fiona Weeks to craft a sophisticated yet casual coastal vibe that flows easily from one room to the other. An open floor plan allows for additional seating and sharing of spaces. Windows on the entire backside of the house...
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Project Focus: Beach House
Photographs courtesy of Dwelling & Design and Marnie Custom Homes. Not far from the salty ocean waves and warm sandy beaches stands this oasis within an oasis. Three stories of custom designed luxury, with views for days and room for the whole fam, including your in-laws (we’ll let you make the call on that one). A new build atop an old footprint, the square footage of this Whitewashed Meilu has been maximized, providing ample space both indoors and out. Climb the steps to the front door, which is raised 3/4 level. The combination entry and stairwell is open and inviting, with attractive shiplap-covered walls. ...
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Brand Focus: AKDO
Featuring exclusive Q&A with Kate Sterling, Director of Product & Marketing In the design center, when the need for tile arises, we can offer our clients many options. However, we admittedly have a go-to that’s our favorite, hands down. Who? A (not so) little company called AKDO. Why? The way they design and manufacture their tiles is just…different. How? The patterns are unique. The styles are interchangeable. The colors are mind-bending. The options are endless. (We could keep going!) Working with such an amazing product, we wanted to know more about what goes on behind the scenes. We recently had the pleasure of...
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Brand Focus: Lucy Grymes
We were lucky enough to chat recently with Lucy Dean, the founder and creative visionary of Lucy Grymes–an up and coming home accessories company based in Washington, DC. To be more specific (in her own words), Lucy Grymes is “a paper and lifestyle brand that strives to create paper goods that are beautiful and easy to use.” If you’ve been to the store this Summer or scoped our recent Top 9 DESIGNFinds, our guess is that you have a pretty good idea who this wonderful company is. (In fact, there’s a plus chance you’ve gifted yourself or someone else one of her cool, unique...
Project Focus: Fun on the Waterfront
Revisiting one of our favorite summertime spreads. Take in the views at this charming Cape Cod while relaxing outdoors in Talbot County. Luxurious porch and patio seating arrangements take full advantage of pool and waterfront location. The introduction of fuchsia into a breathtaking landscape of blue creates the perfect complement of tertiary colors. The furniture framework perfectly picks up on architectural details such as the decorative porch screen. Utilizing the surrounding beauty of water and sky, the furniture and design components merely serve to frame and enhance the natural features already on display. Whimsical, pink-nautical fabrics pair well with the strong bones and...