Why stop at four walls when you can make a statement overhead? The ceiling is often the most overlooked surface in a room, yet it holds the power to completely transform a space. We see a room’s ceiling as a creative opportunity, whether through bold pattern, architectural detailing, or unexpected ... Read More about Over the Top: Making a Ceiling Statement
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Design Spotlight: Inside a Glass-Walled Library Above L.A.
Perched high above the pulse of Los Angeles, this month’s Design Spotlight invites you into a sanctum of glass and light: a penthouse library where floor-to-ceiling panes provide a window to discovery. Our client, a passionate collector of rare and antique books, including precious works dating as ... Read More about Design Spotlight: Inside a Glass-Walled Library Above L.A.
Alfresco Living, Elevated: Curated Outdoor Spaces for Summer
While our greatest love is curating interiors, we’re thrilled when we’re able to think outside the walls and step into the great outdoors. We believe in a seamless dialogue between indoor and outdoor environments, each enhancing the other. Rather than treating the landscape as an afterthought, we ... Read More about Alfresco Living, Elevated: Curated Outdoor Spaces for Summer
From Dim to Dazzling: A Kitchen Reimagined
In this month’s design spotlight, we take you behind the scenes of a truly transformative renovation. What was once a small, dark, and dated kitchen has been reborn as a bright, welcoming space infused with natural light and fresh energy. For a husband who’s an ardent chef and a wife who’s a lover ... Read More about From Dim to Dazzling: A Kitchen Reimagined
Discovering The Timeless Appeal of Antique Chair Styles with White Webb
Antique chairs with sculptural silhouettes and evidence of artisanal craftsmanship make them valued accents in any interior. Yet we also understand the challenges of incorporating antique pieces into contemporary contexts. Questions of style cohesion and sourcing rare finds can feel ... Read More about Discovering The Timeless Appeal of Antique Chair Styles with White Webb
Dinner and a Show
When it comes to the daily tasks of an interior designer, problem solving is at the top of the list. As design challenges arise, we often find ourselves asking “How can I solve this?”, and then shortly after “How can I make it beautiful?” Perhaps Louis Sullivan said it best: “Form follows ... Read More about Dinner and a Show
A Gracie Transformation
Not every project starts with a demolition, and sometimes we must find creative ways to make an existing space feel new. In this New York City townhouse project, we were tasked with just that. While some of the house was fully renovated, other rooms simply required a freshen-up. Our clients host ... Read More about A Gracie Transformation
Roman Thomas Showroom Visit: A Lasting Impression
As we ventured out into the field for a day of showroom visits, one of the stops on our list was the Roman Thomas showroom on Madison Ave. It was our first time in the new showroom location, so we took this opportunity to reacquaint ourselves with the brand as a whole. The showroom exudes a quiet ... Read More about Roman Thomas Showroom Visit: A Lasting Impression
Collective Design Fair: When Opposites Attract
It’s hard to imagine for some, that an occasional day in the office at White Webb entails going to a design fair and spending the day looking at pretty things. It’s a tough job, but somebody has to do it! We spent part of our day last week strolling through the exhibits at the 2016 Collective Design ... Read More about Collective Design Fair: When Opposites Attract
Close Quarters Creations
By now, you’ve likely heard of the rising tiny house or small house trend. Within the last decade, the nation’s desire to downsize their living quarters has grown. Designing a small space with a luxury feel can certainly have its challenges. But at White Webb, we find that the more challenging a ... Read More about Close Quarters Creations
Behind the Designs, Part III: The Cleo
By now, you know that the Amara table was inspired by African art and the Glacia table was inspired by African landscape. But the Cleo is a whole different animal! Inspired by ancient Egyptian designs, which often honored the sacred cat and other animals, the Cleo takes on a more modern and playful ... Read More about Behind the Designs, Part III: The Cleo
Behind the Designs, Part II: The Glacia
While the Amara table is known for its curves, the Glacia table is all about the angles! Its tapered legs and beveled edges convey the power and presence of the glittering icicles that inspired its design. The Glacia reflects and refracts light in a dazzling array, much like the sun bouncing off the ... Read More about Behind the Designs, Part II: The Glacia
Behind the Designs, Part I: The Amara
The Amara table features a graceful combination of curves and angles that radiates elegance. Reminiscent of hand-carved sculptural designs from Africa, the totem-like table sparkles like a jewel. The Amara is made of ½” acrylic, measures 14” in diameter, and stands 24” high. It’s available in all ... Read More about Behind the Designs, Part I: The Amara
Step Inside: Designers at Home
Ronda Carman has an enduring passion for design, which she celebrates in her hugely popular blog, All the Best. With an eye for great style, Ronda has profiled the work of numerous greats in the field of interior design, many of whom she had the pleasure of meeting in their own homes. Knowing the ... Read More about Step Inside: Designers at Home
Alfresco!
“The summer night is like a perfection of thought.” – Wallace Stevens Summer is the season for the great outdoors, especially when it comes to entertaining. Long days, warm nights and nature’s full bloom make for ideal conditions and a multitude of possible settings. What better way to celebrate ... Read More about Alfresco!
A House to Inhabit
Home. It’s a big topic, and one especially close to our hearts, since what we do is all about helping create great places to live. Every individual has a different description of what home looks like and where it might be, but the concept is always the same. It’s a haven, a place to rest one’s head. ... Read More about A House to Inhabit
Breezy, Blissful BLUE
Indigo, lapis, aquamarine, cerulean, cobalt. Blue is the color that reminds us of summer, and the heavenly idea of sky and sea. To celebrate the world’s most favorite color (yes, blue it is), we thought we’d share a few blue bedrooms from our design archives. The first is ... Read More about Breezy, Blissful BLUE
Pink Lady
What is it about the fairer sex and the color pink? You have to admit there’s a strong attraction. Granted, not every female wants to surround herself in rosy splendor, but it’s kind of amazing how many do. Whatever the reason, the love affair with pink transcends all ages, from girls of eight to ... Read More about Pink Lady
Slipcovers – Changing with the Seasons
Decorating a room is an exciting endeavor, and if done beautifully and wisely, should last generations. Although today’s disposable society may seem to favor trendiness over timelessness, we are staunch believers that well-designed rooms have classic qualities that transcend mere fashion and ensure ... Read More about Slipcovers – Changing with the Seasons
Clearly Classic is White Hot!
With Spring here and Summer soon to follow, we're excited to introduce the latest color in our line of acrylic occasional tables: super white! Rendered in a new, opaque material, our designs take on a fresh, jaunty crispness, making them perfect accents for sun-dappled garden rooms and sea-sprayed ... Read More about Clearly Classic is White Hot!
