Accent Prone: Celebrating A Local 10-Year Business Milestone

Owners, Cheri + Justin Lingafelt       When Cheri and Justin Lingafelt, both from Kernersville, were only 18 years old they had one thing on their mind! Getting to Disney World!  Their entrepreneurial spirit kicked in and they decided to find a creative way to earn money for the trip. It was then that […]

Dear June: What is Style?

It’s your birthday and what can you ask your husband for? How about stunning colorations for your dream bedroom?  We’ve got you covered! A bedroom is often the last room in the house to get your attention, so we like to make it special. Whenever we design a client’s dream bedroom, we create a balance between […]

ReDESIGNS by Ava: Downsize… Upsize… Rightsize

Downsizing seems to be a buzz word I have heard many times in the last several years. I have helped several clients do just that by helping them decide what pieces of furniture would fit in their new place, helping purchase new pieces, choosing updates for the new house, or placing furniture and hanging pictures […]

Using Pinterest to Plan Home Projects

There is something beautiful and innately human about cultivating one’s home and the spaces we dwell. New York interior decorator Billy Baldwin, also known as “the dean of interior decorators,” once said, “Be faithful to your own taste, because nothing you really like is ever out of style.” Frankly, I couldn’t agree more. In a […]

Redesigns by Ava: Create a Happy Place

“Your home should be your haven.  It should be a place where you feel welcomed.  It’s your safe place in the world to create memories and live out dreams.” ~ Melissa Michaels Joanna Gaines of HGTV’s Fixer Upper fame says, “Home is my happy place.”  I can relate because I love those days I can […]

Dear June: Furnishings and Remodeling, Turn-Key

In the design industry, it is important for us to continue to learn and stay on top of all the new products and technology.  With the changes happening faster than one can think, it is wise to continue to educate yourself as much as possible.  LED lighting, stain-resistant acrylic fabrics, recycled materials, and even new […]

Tour of Fine Spaces: No Place Like Home!

Sponsored by the Junior League of Winston-Salem As we look ahead to being out and about more this spring, the Junior League of Winston-Salem (JLWS) offers us the unique – and enormously fun! – opportunity to visit both new and recently renovated homes throughout Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. Featuring extraordinary designs from local home builders, […]

Spring Forward with a Furniture Makeover

Spring is the perfect time to transform a space by breathing new life into an old piece of furniture. Renee Floyd, owner of The Barn on Country Club, shares, “A fresh coat of paint is a fast, inexpensive way to revitalize and update old bones.” But is the time and effort really worth it? Can […]

ReDESIGNS by Ava: Let’s Talk About Rugs

“Selecting an area rug is a lot like picking a painting; it has to speak to you.  Since an area rug can cost a bundle, make sure it wraps its hands around your heart before you buy it, because you’ll likely live with it for decades. The perfect rug will add character and charm to […]

Customize It!  Your Style, Your Way

  One of the benefits of working with a designer is the endless possibilities available to you as a consumer.  Our years of experience have led us to identify the top manufacturers in the industry who specialize in custom-made furnishings.  We spend days at the furniture markets in High Point and Atlanta searching for the […]

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