Category Archives: Design
Complimentary Interior Design Service – Our Gift to You
Designer’s Take: Peg – Vander Berg Furniture has the unique advantage of offering complimentary Interior Design service to all our customers, whether you already have a vision, or have no idea where to begin. Both Jodi and myself have a Bachelor of Arts degree in design and have decades of experience in both residential and […]
Read moreShedding Some Light on Lamp Selection
Designer’s Take: Kelley – Your home is almost complete! You’ve decided on paint colors, chosen your rugs, found the perfect upholstery and end table combo and the artwork is unforgettable! But something is still missing. Well, we are here to help shed some light on the situation, literally! The right lamp can not only brighten […]
Read moreInterior Design Trends: Reinventing History
By: Peg Reclaimed Look It is generally safe to say I would not be in favor of reinventing history, but when it comes to interior design trends I love it! Take, for example, the trend in flooring and furniture towards the reclaimed look. Reclaimed wood is stunning on a lot of surfaces, but things need […]
Read moreStunning Beauty & Energy Smart Style
The stunning beauty of Hunter Douglas window fashions speaks for itself. Their stylish designs and gorgeous fabrics have been favorites for years. But they have an even more important job than design style – they offer year-round energy savings and year-round comfort. In the winter, heat escapes through the window when you need it, yet […]
Read moreHow to Make a Truly Unique Statement
Wish your living room was as pulled together as the pictures you see in magazines? Consider upholstered furniture – the options are endless. Whether you’re updating your entire room or just looking for a single chair to give your room new life, let your imagination be your guide. You can be confident you’re getting high […]
Read moreBedroom Bliss
Your bedroom is your personal sanctuary, so why give it the short end of the stick when it comes to furnishing it? We spend nearly a third of our lives in our bedrooms. Do it right and you’ll have a bedroom so dreamy….you won’t want to fall asleep. Bed: The bed is the focal point […]
Read moreCurated Design
Written by Peg I recently noticed an ad in one of the national magazines headlined “curated design” and was reminded of our trip to the Fall High Point Market. One of the largest furniture distributors was touting their new “curated” showroom on one entire level of their building. We eagerly stepped out of the elevator […]
Read moreNew Year – New Look!
By Kelley It’s the start of the New Year, 2016 to be exact! A new year to shake it up, a new year to do something different, a whole new year to reinvent YOU! What a great opportunity, a fresh start for 2016 and what better place to begin shaking things up than in your […]
Read moreColor: What’s Trending
What colors will dominate interior design in the coming year? Fresh off our trip to High Point Market I wanted to share what we learned about upcoming color trends. Comfy neutrals dominated backgrounds. Walls were mid-tone and a bit softened shades of oatmeal to grays. Almost all the grays we saw were infused with browns to […]
Read moreRoom Layout 101
Your living room is perhaps the most used room in your home, and finding that perfect layout may not come easy. Thanks to this multi-functional room, we can have great family gatherings, game nights, movie nights, TV watching, etc. However, this also causes problems. With so many different needs to be met, the solution to […]
Read moreGranting a Pardon from Guilt!
I know this is a major emotion for women, so let me help you with one area of guilt, as it relates to your home décor…..gifts. Countless times over the years I have heard from customers that they have something they “really should keep because I got that from (fill in the blank).” I want […]
Read moreSummer Blog Series: Designers Take – Jodi
Wallpaper is making a comeback! True, the classy grass cloths have stood the test of time and their popularity has never diminished…but now there are papers with strong personalities that have many fun uses. You can makeover the look of an entire room by covering sliding closet doors with wallpaper. [one_half][/one_half][one_half_last][/one_half_last] Wallpaper the back of […]
Read more
