As a secondary residence, designer Abby Craighton wanted to create an inviting space suitable for both hosting and living. With concrete floors, walls of windows, and a very modern shell, this type of space could lend itself to feeling cold and not welcoming. By paying attention to the warm colors and cozy textures, Craighton gave the spaces the warmth needed without sacrificing the modern style. Blending in some dashes of industrial and masculine flair created the exact outcome the client desired and an outstanding final space!
Location
Iowa City, IA
Project Type
Full Home Furnishings
Design Team
Abby Craighton
Eve Sloan
Dwelling on the Details at Market!! ✨
Day 3 at High Point Market had us finding fresh favorites, falling in love with unexpected details, and dreaming up all the ways we can bring these new looks into your homes. From bold statement pieces to timeless textures, there’s a whole lot to be excited about!
Now we need YOUR opinion! 👇🏼 Which Market finds are you hoping make their way to the Dwell showroom? Tell us what caught your eye! 🤎
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Secret rooms are always a hit!!
The Rowe showroom was in fine form this market! And they pulled out all the stops to celebrate their 80th Anniversary which is an amazing accomplishment!!
We really loved seeing the guest designer spaces all done up as well! Modern traditional maximalism at its finest! Great work designers!! 👏👏👏
Now any guesses to which peices shown are coming home with us!?
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Our camera rolls are full, our feet are tired, and our design-loving hearts are VERY happy. 🤩✨
Day 2 at High Point Market did not disappoint! Another full day of showroom hopping, discovering new collections, obsessing over gorgeous textures, and finding fresh inspiration around every corner.
Let`s just say... we`ve got some BIG ideas coming back to Dwell with us! 👀🤍
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One day in, and our design brains are officially on overload. 🤯✨
From statement pieces and dreamy textures to fresh trends and showroom after showroom of design inspiration, we`re soaking it ALL in!
Our camera rolls are full, our creative wheels are turning, and we`re just getting started.
Follow along as we scout out all the good stuff to bring back to Dwell! 🤎
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A beautiful AI rendering isn’t the same thing as a design plan. 👀
AI can be an amazing tool for exploring ideas, experimenting with styles, and finally getting the vision in your head onto “paper.” But while it can create an inspiring image in seconds, it can’t see the whole story of your home.
It doesn’t understand the full three dimensional space or how your family actually lives in the room. It may even move a window, resize a sectional, or create a piece of furniture that doesn’t exist....all to make the image just look better. 😅
That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t use it! Think of AI as a starting point: play with ideas, save the images that inspire you. But take them with a grain of salt and bring them to your designer!
From there, we can turn that inspiration into a thoughtful plan designed around your real rooms, real budget, real timeline, and real life.
Because AI can generate a picture, but a designer helps you create a home. ✨
Read more in our latest blog at the link in our bio, or comment “AI” below and we’ll send it directly to you!
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