The Jefferson Hotel

A few weeks ago I was in Washington, DC to attend a weekend meeting.  Without question the highlight of the weekend was the incredible Hotel I had the fortune of staying at.  The Jefferson Hotel takes refined elegance and quiet sophistication to a whole new level; to a work of art!

The Hotel recently underwent an exhaustive restoration into what is now the incredible Jefferson Hotel.  We, as designers, often talk about how design and the interiors we live in and play in can elevate our spirit and provide a sense of beauty and awe.  The Jefferson Hotel performs magnificently.

Forrest Perkins lead this transformation and provided the vision and design for this transformation.  I cannot say enough of how excellent they executed their task.  Design can make us wonder, awaken our spirit and provide a haven in which to enjoy the life we are living.  I thank the Jefferson Hotel for providing such wonder...

Tim

If you have a chance to visit the Jefferson Hotel please do so, you will not be dissapointed!

S&A @ Market with Suzanne Kassler!

Last week we traveled to High Point, North Carolina for our bi-yearly visit to the High Point Furniture Market. This Fall market was a terrific market and an exciting time, not to mention the fact that the temperature was in the 80's. Not bad at all for fall in North Carolina!

We toured many terrific showrooms and viewed the latest and greatest in furniture, fabrics and finishes. Hickory Chair was hot on our list especially since they have moved locations at market and were unveiling their brand new showroom. Our hats are off to Jay and his team at Hickory Chair for creating a new and exciting showroom.

One of our favorite "celebrity designers" Suzanne Kassler was on hand at the Hickory Chair showroom debuting her latest pieces manufactured by Hickory Chair. Marlene and I caught up with her and shared a few stories.

Please check out her line at Hickory Chair and all the other incredible pieces from this manufacturer.  And of course it is all available through Schelfe and Associates.

Happy Trails,

Tim....

Tim, Suzanne and Marlene

The Washington Design Center

OK so it's been awhile but I am back! Earlier this week I spent two days at the Washington Design Center in Washington DC. The DC Design Center is an incredible 7 story building full of fabrics, furniture and furnishings for the interiors world. The Center is open to Trade Professionals, is easily accessible on the DC Metro-line and is a easy 35 minute drive from our DC Design Studio.

The DC Design Center is like an old friend that I haven't visited in a few years. It's where I "got pinned" when I received my Professional Certification from ASID and where as a design student at the University of Maryland I won a design competition back in 1986!

The DC Design Center will allow our firm to offer more selections of fine furnishings and fabrics to all our clients including those in the DC market, the Raleigh Durham area and beyond.

I look forward to using this "new" resource for our clients and our design projects.

Tim...

The Washington Design Center, 300 D St. SW

Lines like, Donghia, Highland House, Baker, Scalamandre, Schumacher, Kravet, J. Lambeth and many others fill the halls of this building.

New Washington DC Studio Office!

I call it "returning to my roots"!
After an 18 year hiatus from the Washington area I have returned to the Capital City to open a satellite office of Schelfe and Associates! In addition to our current office location in Raleigh, North Carolina this new studio office will allow Schelfe and Associates to foster new clients and develop new design work for a larger metropolitan area.

The firms focus will remain on securing custom residential projects as well as high-end hospitality projects including Clubs, Hotels and Resort properties. Keep checking back as we will update you on our work and design projects in the Washington area!

Help spread the word!

Tim

Our new Washington address is:
9310 Elmhirst Drive
Bethesda, MD 20814

Bethesda Maryland from the sky.


Night time in Bethesda!


In the Center of it all.

What makes a great Fabric?

Ok, what makes a really great fabric?
Is is the colors, the texture or the way the fabric drapes and reflects the light? Yes and yes! Ok there may be no single reason as to what makes a great fabric great but one our favorites is the Couture line from Kravet.

Kravet Couture fabrics are inspired by the designs and styles of the haute couture fashion houses. Translating the world's most luxurious fabrics and textures into upholstery, drapery, pillows and more, Kravet Couture is an upscale collection sure to bring timeless elegance to any interior.

The line is available in upholstery and drapery weight fabrics and also has incredible decorative trims and is fashioned from the designs of many nationally and internationally known Interior Designers such as; Alexa Hampton, Barbara Barry, Joseph Abboud and Barclay Butera just to name a few. The line is available to the trade or of course through Schelfe and Associates. Check out the line at Kravet.http://www.kravet.com/fabrics/couture.htm
and let us know how we can make it work for you!

Today's Style Is.....

Aged Distressed Wood- In any application!

Painted aged wood is the hottest style of the year!
Antiques inspired it, designers love it and people want it!

It's on FURNITURE!

Original Antiques - Designer Suzanne Kasler made it her own

Hickory Chair makes it to-order!

It's on LIGHTING!

It's on the FLOOR!

Patterned painted floor; image via Design Sponge

It's inspiration for the ENTIRE ROOM!

Luciano Grugni

Murdock Young Architects

Tell us what you think! Is it your style, we want to know?

- Mary-Grace

www.hickorychair.com

www.currycodealers.com

Design Sponge

Michael Moran for Murdock Young Architects

http://www.suzannekasler.com/

http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/colors/

HD EXPO Finds Volume I

3 Form

One of the really amazing products that we have used over the past few years is from a company called 3 Form. 3 Form is the leading manufacturer of award-winning, sustainable building materials and architectural hardware solutions for the Architecture + Design industry. This includes a variety of products including their innovative translucent panels which can be used as walls, dividers, sliding doors and other creative architectural solutions for both Residential and Commercial interiors. They have now expanded the line to include a variety of lighting fixtures and other components than can be easily manipulated by the end user to create a "one of a kind" design.
Check it out!


a undulating wall partition


A sculptural ceiling design


A remarkable wall treatment


or a remarkable wall that becomes a work of art!

If you get a chance check out 3 Form or come by our office and we'll see how we can put 3 Form into your life!

City Center, Las Vegas!

This week Tim traveled back to visit the always changing and never dull city of Las Vegas, Nevada. Tim was in Vegas to attend the largest annual design conference held for the Hospitality Design market called, HD EXPO 2010 (Hospitality Design, Expo). This three day event is the benchmark for all industry professionals involved in design, products and technology for the Hospitaltiy sector, whether for a Hotel, Restaurant, Clubhouse or other public or private resort type facilities. Tim spent two days on the floor meeting with manufacturers, fellow designers, industry leaders and of course finding the newest, coolest and best products available to bring to our Clients.

Over the next month Tim will provide a weekly showcase of his best finds of the show. Lookout for a Blog Post called;
HD EXPO finds...


Tim on the floor of the HD Expo.

While on this trip, Tim took sometime to explore, study and photograph some of this fantasy city. The newest digs to hit the Vegas strip is the monumental City Center project. CityCenter is a 16,797,000 square feet mixed-use, massive urban complex on 76 acres located on the Las Vegas Strip. The project was started by MGM Mirage; Dubai World became a joint partner during the project's construction phase. It is the largest privately funded construction project in the history of the United States! Wow, truly a magnificent undertaking by a cast of thousands.


Rendering of City Center


View of the Hotel and Casino "Aria"





Check out City Center to learn more of this magnificent mixed-used planned community. Where living, playing and shopping all come together....

A Home Transformed!

Recently Schelfe and Associates was hired to provide the design direction for a new facade of a home in Cary. Working with the Builder S&A roughed out a few design ideas. Several sketch options were presented to the homeowner and one was chosen for the new look.

Matthews & Wade Building Company made the transformation from sketch into reality. Incredible job guys. Are hats off to Steve Wade with Matthews & Wade.


The Home in its original design!


The Home transformed!