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Your ultimate Philadelphia home décor guide.
Philadelphia’s real estate market is booming--which means someone is going to have to outfit all those new floor-to-ceiling, high-rise windows and factory-style glass panes with miles of blinds and fabric. Enter The Shade Store, home to fully interactive displays and exclusive design partnerships with the likes of Diane von Furstenberg, Jeffrey Alan Marks, Sunbrella, and more. And just like any aspect of interior design, window treatments also experience trends. “Layering is a style that we don’t see going away,” notes Ian Gibbs, cofounder and creative director. “To get the layered look, we recommend pairing Roman shades with one of our most popular styles in the Philadelphia region, Ripple Fold Drapery.” 1725 Chestnut St., 267-5077997; theshadestore.com
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 art pieces 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 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
COLONIAL MARBLE & GRANITE
This family-owned company carries over 500 colors of granite, marble, onyx, and quartz throughout their four locations in the tristate area including a Philadelphia showroom. 2000 Washington Ave., 215-732-7800; colonialmarble.net
CLOSETS BY DESIGN
A focus on custom closets has grown to include pantries, garages, wall beds, and home offices. The Exton franchise is one of 39 locations across North America and Canada. INSIDER TIP: Unique to their craft, the company uses a floor-based system which allows the closet to be more flexible, stable, and adjustable than a traditional hanging system. 928 Springdale Dr., Exton, 610-644-4143; philadelphia. closetsbydesign. com
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 ecofriendly 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
NATUZZI ITALIA
In mid- 2016, Natuzzi Italia chose Philadelphia to be their newest outpost. Conveniently located between Queen Village and Society Hill, the luxe furniture brand blends design, function, and textiles to create a harmonious and modern aesthetic. They proudly
craft all of their pieces in Italy before shipping to the United States. Chic sofas, armchairs, beds, coffee tables, and more can all be found at their bilevel South Street showroom. 321 South St., 215-515-3398; philadelphia. natuzzi.us
ROCHE BOBOIS
Known for patterns and classicchic designs, international furniture mecca Roche Bobois boasts forward-thinking furnishings and luxe touches within a sweeping Old City showroom. INSIDER TIP: Following a string of collaborations with fashion designers, the brand recently teamed with Christian Lacroix for a capsule collection. 311 Arch St., 215-922-2900; rochebobois.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
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 while the staff demonstrates the latest appliances and gadgets. 4050 S. 26th St., 866-9872122; 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, land planning, and environmental design. Their portfolio includes estates in Gladwyn, Wilmington, and Chadds Ford. 1598 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, 610- 4446161; wallacelandscape. com