Outdoor Living

In the past 15 years, homeowners have taken a new look at their outdoor spaces. Today’s private backyard spaces frequently feature covered living space, outdoor kitchens fitted with appliances similar to those found indoors, and upholstered furniture reminiscent of a living room. Doug Franklin of Lynn’s Patio Shop says, “The new outdoor room is the wow factor of the house. The customer who previously may have come in to purchase furniture to go around the pool is now looking for furniture to go under the roof of their outdoor room.” In the past an outdoor pool may have been open …

Nashville Interior Designer DIrectory

Designer Directory 2016 Here is a list of Nashville area designers with comtact information and their credentials and specialties.   Aging In Place Services 3605 Saratoga Drive Nashville TN 37205 615-330-9918 www.aginginplaceservices.net Interior Designer NCIDQ Member Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) Alabaster Walnut 812 Westview Ave. Nashville TN 37205 615-427-2748 www.alabasterwalnut.com ASID Allied Member Interior Designer Amanda Totoro Design 101 Cheekwood Terrace Nashville TN 37205 615-290-4105 www.amandatotorodesign.com Interior Designer Four-year Degree (Design-based) Ambiance by Design Brentwood TN 615-496-7171 Interior Designer B. Wilker & Company 95 Whitebridge Road Suite 209 Nashvlle TN 37215 615-460-1200 www.bwilker.com Interior Designer Baylor Bone Interiors, …

Pampered Pet Design Trends

Pull-out pet bowls, built-in dog showers in the laundry rooms, and attractively designed nooks for pet habitation within a home have been growing in popularity and are seen in more custom homes across the region. Pets, as Randy Arnold of Arnold Homes LLC says, are part of the family so homeowners are really concerned about their well-being. “Empty nesters, whose kids are grown and no longer living at home, are especially concerned about their pets.”                           In the 2014 Parade of Homes, Arnold included a dog shower in the laundry room …

Sept/Oct. 2011

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About the Cover A stunning Jamali painting sits above the stately limestone fireplace of the Southern Living Showcase Home, built by Castle Homes and open on select days October 21-November 6 at Dorset Park in southern Davidson County. Inspired by a unique NanaWall, Peddler Interiors’ designer Jerome Farris filled the airy, sophisticated room with natural, organic textures of cotton, linen, silks and leather. (Photo by Peyton Hoge) For more information see our article. Read about the Parade of Homes, scheduled Sept. 26-Oct. 9, here. Like us on facebook!  Click here