Work in Progress...

Today Schelfe and Associates began the installation of the furnishings for the new offices and Design Center for 
Homes by Dickerson! 

The team at S&A designed the new Offices and the Design Center for Homes by Dickerson which included designing the layout, millwork, lighting as well as selecting the finishes and furniture.  The Design Center will allow homeowners  to come to a central location to select cabinets, lighting and plumbing fixtures and all the various items needed to make their new home truly unique and spectacular.  Homes by Dickerson remains one of the premier builders in the Triangle.

The new Design Center includes four display kiosks which will feature selections for tile, marble & granite, plumbing fixtures, carpet samples and cabinets and hardware.  The center also includes four full size kitchen vignettes designed with different cabinets and finishes showcasing Homes by Dickerson's variety and quality of selections.

In addition to the Design Center the new location includes the offices for the entire staff of Homes by Dickerson.  This new facility will allow HBD to continue providing their customers the high quality of service and attention to detail HBD is known for.  


















Marlene, with Schelfe and Associates, in action setting up the Design Center!  The new offices and Design Center of Homes by Dickerson is located at 

7201 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh NC 27613

Suite 147

 

A punch of color!

How do you add a splash of color to a room without changing the entire room?  Well in this case we did it with the draperies!  The owner of this traditional style Dining Room needed window coverings that would bring together the colors from the area rug, dining chairs seats and the wall color.  Also the drapery design needed to reflect the quality and traditional style previously established for the home. 
Before....

After...

A printed fabric with a coral color background was choosen as the body for the drapery.  The fabric has a soft green garland design accented with aviary details in gold, green and pale blue.  The draperies are further accented with a tassle fringe which helps define the edge of the panels and adds dimension to the overall design.

Homes by Dickerson, Design Center!

Over the past several months Schelfe and Associates has been busy completing the design and details for the new Homes by Dickerson  Design Center.  Homes by Dickerson is recognized as one of the premier builders of fine custom homes in the region.  This new Design Center will allow their team of dedicated professionals to meet with Homeowners and guide them through the design and construction process.  The Design Center will feature several completed Kitchen vignettes, displays for Lighting and Plumbing fixtures, selections for tile, stone and carpet and several meeting areas where customers can spread out their design plans and make all the necessary selections to make their home turly their own!  

Schelfe and Associates worked with the team at Homes by Dickerson to design the plan, details and specifications for the new Design Center.  This new space will reflect the quality and attention to detail that Homes by Dickerson is known for.  Although only in the rough framing stage the Design Center will be open soon!  Keep checking back with us to see the latest updates! 

Max Hayslette, Artist.

For the past few years I have been a fan of artist Max Hayslette.  To me the landscape images he creates are vivid, warm and fun interpretations of places he has explored.  They are fun to view, fun to own and fill your spirit with warmth and calm.  

In a time when economies ebb and flow, wars are raging around the world and you're just not sure what tomorrow will have in store, it is nice to have peace and serenity in one's life; to me the work of Max Hayslette provides that escape! 

Bev's Fine Art in Raleigh is a fantastic Gallery and features many of the works of Max Hayslette among dozens of other artists.  I have used Bev's Fine Art for many years for many of my clients and the selections and service they provide is excellent.

I hope you find your respite in these uncertain times, who know maybe Max can help?

Master Bath Remodel

Check out this recently completed project by Tim and Marlene at Schelfe and Associates!  This project consisted of a complete redesign for a Master Bath; all new cabinets, new layout, new finishes, new lighting, new fixtures, the works!
See the before....

Now see the after!

See the before...

Now see the after!

Working very closely with the Homeowner and the Remodeling Contractor for the project, Trendmark, Inc the design team created a Master Bath which blended seamlessly with the existing interior of the home.  The design team at Schelfe and Associates created the vision for the project and provided all the design details and specifications.  The construction team at Trendmark did a beautiful job executing all the fine details and provided superb craftsmanship.

More to come as more projects hit the boards!  
Stay tuned......

Current Projects...

Among our current projects is this lovely grand home located in north Raleigh.  This home, all 11,000 square feet, will have a sweeping grand staircase, a beautifully detailed wood paneled library and a large glass skylight that floods the second floor with natural light.

The home sits on a secluded private lot which includes a long winding drive to the home.  Scheduled completion is mid May for the home.  

Marlene on site reviewing the work in production!

Check back for more updates on this and other Current Projects...

Bethesda Row

OK, one of my favorite places to explore, hangout and of course eat is at the way cool Bethesda Row area located in Bethesda, Maryland.  Although only a few short blocks long this area on the edge of Washington DC has a tons of boutique shops, restaurants and cafes.  I make it a point to stop in every time I am in the area. 

Today I enjoyed lunch at Le Pain Quotidien which translated means "the daily bread".  This restaurant prides itself on serving the freshest food made with wholesome organic ingredients.  They also have incredible pastries!  Check it our next time you are in town.

Of course other fine treats are easy to find and another one of my favorite haunts is Georgetown Cupcake.  Can you say YUM.  Everyday they roll out hundreds of custom made cupcakes like Chocolate Ganache, Peanut Butter and Fudge, Pumpkin Spice, Lava Fudge and of course Chocolate and Vanilla.  This place will do you in!

Bethesda Row is a great place to spend time with friends or just hang out, munch on a gourmet cupcake, find a great book, shop till you drop or just watch a movie.  I'll be back soon! 

Form and Function at its Peak!

I have been a SWAIM enthusiast for some time now and recently our firm has had the pleasure of getting reacquainted with this incredible manufacturer of high quality furnishings.  Swaim furniture is one of those "proud to be made in America" lines that truly has the eye of the design community.  Great form combined with superb function, attention to quality and attention to detail makes SWAIM an excellent choice for furnishing your home.

SWAIM offers a variety of furnishings including sofas, sectionals, chairs and also a large variety of casegoods.  In addition to this diverse line of furniture SWAIM also offers a large variety of incredible finishes and will often custom tailor the finish of any piece to truly make it a one of a kind! 

Check out some of the line ..

 

Schelfe and Associates is proud to represent this line to our customers and clients.  The best way to truly touch and feel the furnishings offered at SWAIM is to visit the SWAIM Design Center located in High Point.  The Design Center is open to the Trade Only and appointments can be scheduled with Schelfe and Associates for your one on one visit to the Design Center.  Give us a call at 919.832.8013 to set up your personal tour!

Exoti-Q #3.

Yep, we hosted our third Exoti-Q last week and the event was a huge success!  OK you ask, "What's an Exoti-Q"?  Good question! Well, it's kind of like an upscale Barbeque with a twist.  The twist is the foods being grilled are usually items you cannot easily pick up at the local Harris Teeter.  Tasty treats like Ostrich, Bison, Alligator, Pheasant, Antelope and many others are marinated and grilled to perfection and then served with tangy sauces.  Yes, we had chicken too!  Our hats are off again to Chef Dave Bowers for engaging us in all the delights! 

This event also marked a newcomer, Wines for Humanity.  They provided the wine for the evening and smartly paired all the courses of the evening with terrific wines from their select vendors.  Also wine was available for purchase and a percentage of the proceeds is donated by Wines for Humanity to prevent homelessness of families with children.

We typically have 30 to 45 people attend the "by invitation only" event which is hosted by Schelfe and Associates, Palczuk and Scarbrough and Cresa Partners.  The evening turned out to be a great night of eating great food, drinking good wine and meeting and mingling with terrific guests.

Be on the lookout for our next Exoti-Q event scheduled for early 2011!

Tim..

  











Having Fun at the Event!

Michael, Lou, Tim, Marlene and Ruth Anne!

Designer Vicente Wolf

A few weeks ago I had the fortune of attending a seminar hosted by Vicente Wolf.  Vicente is one of those rare designers who throughout his career has taken his work into many facets of design.  His love for photography and his enthusiasm for travel are often visual clues to the interiors he designs.  I still remember the first time I heard him speak at a Design Conference in Washington DC over 20 years ago!

For this most recent seminar Vicente talked about his current work and some of the challenges his firm also faces in light of the recent and still recovering economy.  He was refreshingly open and honest with his comments and his dialog with the attendees.  At the end of his seminar I had a few moments of time to talk one on one with him as we discussed the future of design and what makes a "professional Interior Designer".

Vicente thank you for your views, your love of design and of course the work you shower us with!

Tim...

Tim, Vicente and Marlene at Vicente's book signing!

It is great to share in the success of others especially those who give so much of their creative talents to help shape, transform and mold the spaces in which we live and play!

Check out Vicente's newest book; Vicente Wolf "Lifting the Curtain on Design", available at:
http://www.amazon.com/Lifting-Curtain-Design-Vicente-Wolf/dp/1580932673/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1289360465&sr=1-1

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!

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.

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!