From Atlanta to the Big Apple!

So I just got back on Sunday from a week in New York with UGA's Furnishings & Interiors students. We spent the week traveling around the city to various design studios, architectural and design firms, showrooms, furniture makers, head hunters, and all! On our free days we visited some savvy design spots like the Kips Bay Decorator Show House, where some of New York's top designers come together to create a masterpiece too good for words. I was seriously amazed! I wanted so so badly to take pictures of every room, but at least I was able to come back with some sources and some fresh ideas!

We also visited ABC Carpet and Home, a 5 story showroom in the Flat Iron District full of amazing furnishings and accessories. We got to spend an hour at ABC in between appointments. Unfortunately, that was only enough time for me to make it to two floors! Oh well! Looks like I'll be going back!

Here at ABC we were able to catch a glimpse of some of the brilliant and bright designs of Terence Conran. It was so nice to finally see where all of those history of furnishings and interiors classes were applicable to daily design life! I saw all sorts of Eames and Saarinen classics as well as new ideas that flowed seamlessly amongst these timeless designs. The bold use of color and the clean simple lines were so refreshing and so fun for summer! Take a look at the pictures below or check out the website! http://www.conranusa.com