THE BAZEMORE GALLERY
Owned by Lenny Bazemore and his wife, who are art lovers and collectors, the gallery features Manayunk’s first living wall installation: a beautiful, sustainable, architectural exhibit that lives in the middle of the gallery, surrounded by colorful paintings and artwork by both local and established contemporary artists. 4339 Main St., 215-482-1119; thebazemoregallery.com
BJS DESIGNS
Philadelphia native Barbara Spencer believes a home’s shared spaces should be beautiful, functional, and reflective of the people who use them. Her distinctive aesthetic can be seen throughout The Residences at the Ritz-carlton, Philadelphia. INSIDER TIP: Need some quick design inspiration? Spencer suggests surveying the city’s many landmarks and neighborhoods for ideas. 26 Old Gulph Road, Gladwyne, 610-574-9155; bjsinteriordesign.com
BOCONCEPT
For all of your modern furniture needs, head to Boconcept, Chestnut Street’s home showroom that offers luxury metal, glass, and upholstered pieces. Their team of talented designers, including Henrik Pedersen and Frans Schrofer, can introduce you to the Danish brand’s furnishings and accessories. 1719 Chestnut St., 215-564-5656; boconcept.com
BRIDGETTE MAYER GALLERY
Bridgette Mayer brings 15 years of international experience to bear at her longtime contemporary art gallery, culling pieces from some of the world’s most talented artists and Philadelphia-bred names. INSIDER TIP: Mayer works with acclaimed local artist Neil Anderson, who recently sold a selection of paintings to the Bellevue. Anderson’s latest works
are on view at the gallery this spring. 709 Walnut St., 215-4138893; bridgettemayergallery.com
NEW BRIGHT LIGHT DESIGN CENTER
Part of the family-owned Colonial Electric Supply company, Bright Light Design Center will open two state-of-the-art showrooms in 2017. For Center City dwellers, a location in the new Market Place is an ideal spot for home automation and LED technologies. For suburbanites and Main Liners, the new King of Prussia showroom is proof that today’s lighting options are utterly endless. In addition to technological opportunities, the center is stocked with lighting fixtures that look more like art. Multiple locations; brightlightdesigncenter.com
NEW CARRÉ D’ARTISTES
Carré D’artistes began in France in 2002, and today there are 30 galleries in 11 countries worldwide. The Philadelphia address, nestled on 13th Street’s busiest strip, houses high-end, original artwork in a variety of genres, styles, and trends. Helping people build their art collections is their passion, and they coordinate closely with the artists themselves to share their work with the world. 104 S. 13th St., 215-7352800; carredartistesphilly.com
COLONIAL MARBLE & GRANITE
This family-owned company carries over 500 colors of granite, marble, onyx, and quartz throughout its four locations in the tristate area, including a Philadelphia showroom. 2000 Washington Ave., 215-732-7800; colonialmarble.net
FREEMAN INTERIORS
Based in Philadelphia, the nationally renowned interior design team of Don and Renee Freeman boasts an impressive list of high- end clients. They are hands- on from interior architectural planning to complete decoration, always emphasizing quality and detail. INSIDER TIP: Don and Renee suggest installing a dimmer switch in most rooms to create different moods. 1520 Spruce St., 215- 772- 9406; freemaninteriors.com
LUXE HOME
With thousands of modern and contemporary pieces available, Luxe Home’s 10,000- square- foot showroom is the perfect place to start your design process. Their hallmark brands include Ralph Lauren, Tuuci, Bungalow 5, and more. 1308 Chestnut St., 215- 7322001; luxehomephiladelphia.com
MATERIAL CULTURE
The constantly rotating inventory at the 60,000- square- foot showroom has savvy shoppers always coming back for another visit. The cool loft space carries an array of unique items: crafts, antiques, garden accents, and home décor. 4700 Wissahickon Ave., 215- 849- 8030; materialculture.com
MITCHELL GOLD + BOB WILLIAMS
Founded in 1989 by a duo with a mission to make the world more
comfortable, the nationally acclaimed furnishings empire opened a Signature Store in King of Prussia in late 2016. The eco- friendly pieces and complete room sets are displayed throughout the 15,000- square- foot showroom, which sits in the mall’s newest corridor. King of Prussia Mall, 610- 321- 3600; mgbwhome.com
SEMERJIAN INTERIORS
Ani Semerjian, award- winning interior designer, brings West Coast design sensibilities to Philadelphia. The full- service firm specializes in elite residential projects with an eye for clean, contemporary design. INSIDER TIP: This spring, Semerjian suggests thinking outside the box and adding bright, colorful artwork or decor pieces in interesting shapes to your home. 237 W. Lancaster Ave., Devon, 610- 688- 3188; semerjianinteriors.com
THE SHADE STORE
Chestnut Street’s Shade Store is home to fully interactive displays and exclusive design partnerships with the likes of Diane von Furstenberg, Jeffrey Alan Marks, Sunbrella, and more. This season, layering is a popular trend that can be found on many floor-toceiling and high-rise windows. Cofounder and Creative Director Ian Gibbs suggests pairing Roman shades with ripple-fold drapery, which is one of the most popular styles out of the Philadelphia showroom. 1725 Chestnut St., 267-507-7997; theshadestore.com
SUB-ZERO AND WOLF
With over 80 years in the business, it is no wonder Sub-zero and Wolf is such a force in the cooking world. In March, reserve a spot at the
Navy Yard showroom to experience an educational demonstration featuring their top culinary products. Tour their displays while enjoying cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. The chef will prepare a three-course meal as the staff demonstrates the latest appliances and gadgets. 4050 S. 26th St., 866- 987- 2122; subzero- wolf. com
TERRAIN
You will want to move right into this Glen Mills oasis. Spend a day shopping their garden, outdoor living, and home products before enjoying a lunch or dinner dish in the charming Garden Cafe. INSIDER TIP: Every Thursday, the Garden Cafe offers a Farmer’s Market Menu featuring seasonal dishes inspired by the week’s Lancaster Farm Fresh CSA share. 914 Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills, 610-459-2400; shopterrain.com
UNIQUE INTERIORS
This modern furniture destination, owned by Bob and Kathy Deniken, is filled with contemporary pieces handpicked by the owners from across the globe. From Shilling Leather to Thayer Coggin and Weiman, the collections hail from more than 100 different manufacturers. 1604 Marlton Pike W., Cherry Hill, NJ, 856665-1911; uniqueinteriors.com
USONA
Before hitting the newly renovated Center City showroom, Usona’s furniture collections are tastefully crafted by European manufacturers. Check out their assortment of pieces perfect for the bedroom, living room, and home office. They even feature products for outdoor spaces, wallpapers, rugs, and storage units. 1633 Locust St., 215-496-0440; usonahome.com
WALLACE LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATES
Principal landscape architect Richard Lyon is well known throughout Pennsylvania for his unique landscape work. His partner, Laura Miller, has more than 25 years of experience with architectural and environmental design. Their portfolio includes estates in Gladwyne, Wilmington, and Chadds Ford. 1598 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, 610-4446161; wallacelandscape.com