Design Report

Sofa, So Good!
Whether quiet with clean lines or bold like the life of the party, the right sofa makes living—and lounging—easier and, often, more entertaining. We share some of our favorite new models along...
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Gather 'Round
This season, set a table that reflects your own personal style. From choosing tablecloths to table-toppers, Randy Altig’s tips will help you select complementary accents for an impressive holiday...
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Farewell to Summer
Randy Altig of Maximum Living with Randy offers great tips for throwing an end-of-season soiree. With a simple but diverse menu, a romantic setting and some planned entertainment, saying...
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Connect to Craft
Seattle artisans and designers leave the assembly line behind to create contemporary home furnishings with the timeless appeal of the human touch. Personal connections shine through, making each...
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Outdoor Furnishings
This summer, designers sweep us off our feet with an ode to summer romance. Clean lines may flourish indoors, but soft and curvy transforms the outdoors with innovative pieces expressing comfort,...
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Summer-ize your Décor
Warm months bring about changes in our clothing, our food and our weekend activities—why shouldn’t it transform our interiors as well? Randy Altig shares easy tricks to help you convert your...
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In Pursuit of Leisure
Your second-home is your retreat, your sanctuary, your home away from home—a place where stuffy furniture and high maintenance textiles don’t belong. We spoke with some local designers about...
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What's Inspiring
With spring in full bloom, many in the Pacific Northwest look to the garden as a place for renewal, entertainment and beauty. In the spirit of the season, we asked local garden architect David...
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A Few of Her Favorite Things
Shopping Seattle Design Center with interior designer Graciela...
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Chairs, We Covet Thee
Henry David Thoreau had three chairs in his house: “one for solitude, two for friendship, three for society.” After asking local design connoisseurs about the latest trends in chair designs and...
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Get The Restaurant Look
Dining in gets fashionable with inspired styles from two very different restaurants, Northwest leader Canlis and modern youngster Crush
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Natural Palette
Floral designer Nisha Kelen of Fleurish shares secrets of her trade for non-traditional holiday décor
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Counter Culture
A new class of materials is changing the way we think about counter tops.
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Furnishings Alfresco
The latest crop of outdoor furnishings means there's no reason your outside spaces can't be just as stylish as those inside.
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Create an Escape
Look to today’s stylish hotels and resorts for design inspiration at home.
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Spring Rollout
Update your walls' wardrobe? Dare to dress them with texture and color this season.
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