ward trends for the year. Pantone’s Color of the Year is Classic Blue, one of our favorites! It’s exciting to see how this color is woven into and throughout the 2020 collections,” says Maryann. A very special trademark the design team is known for happens to be involving a client’s linens in the design process when creating bedrooms. A client would never be shown just a bed, dressers, mirrors and stunning lighting in their design presentation without the finishing touch of the perfect linens. The team completes the visual of clients’ bedroom right down to the last boudoir pillow. Unquestionably, they apply that level of detail to their dining room designs as well; gorgeous table linens are always selected to complete dining room presentations in the same manner. It is important to note that their 2,000-square-foot storefront, located just upon one’s entry to Long Beach Island, on Central Avenue and 10th Street in Ship Bottom, only represents a fraction of the boutique’s resources. “We always have a challenge when limiting what we buy for our showroom each season. When you thrive in a design environment, it’s hard to buy only one or two new display beds when you really want four or five. Then, of course, we want more upholstery and case goods, more wallpaper and more chandeliers, the list goes on and on,” notes Maryann. As a design firm, the company strives to hand-pick manufacturers that specifically work with designers rather than furniture stores, which gives them the opportunity to truly meet a client’s needs. Their success can undoubtedly be attributed to focusing on good, quality design and selecting manufacturers that surpass their stringent standards. “Our long relationships with trusted suppliers are instrumental in delivering beautifully-made home furnishings to our clients,” adds Kristin. Their indoor and outdoor dining room tables, as an example, are selected for each client individually, and are often bench-made in the USA, therefore offering a plethora of customizations for the sizing and finish. The same applies to their luxe upholstery and textile collections. 34
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