The Study
These days, it seems more and more people are working from home. With the power of technology and the internet, your office doesn’t have to be in a 20 storyContinue reading »
Our Favorite…Bathroom Accessories
We loved Monday’s post on bathroom tile and wondered what we could do to give our own personal bathrooms a little “lift.” This Elle Decor image we found was a good starting pointContinue reading »
Selecting the Perfect Tile
Selecting the perfect tile for a bathroom is a little bit like selecting the perfect shoe for an outfit. There is an art to accenting an outfit without overpowering it. AndContinue reading »
A Conversation with BRIAN J. MCCARTHY
This winter, at the 2013 Nashville Antiques and Garden Show, we had the pleasure of chatting with world-renowned designer Brian J. McCarthy. An alum of the legendary Parish-Hadley Associates, Brian isContinue reading »
Tips and Tricks for Flea Market Finds
We are always in awe of people who can spot treasures (or at least potential treasures) and transform them from boring to brilliant. In our book, the ladies of Le Cart have quite theContinue reading »
Meet Mae! St. Jude’s Ambassador to Southern Living’s 2013 Idea House
Mae poses in front of the Idea House. Photo Courtesy: Sarah Lee As you all know by now, we are so excited about the upcoming 2013 Southern Living Idea House at the Fontanel andContinue reading »
These are a few of my favorite….Dining Tables!
When it comes to Dining Tables, Houston designer Laura M. Dalton of Laura S. Mitchell Interior Design , has used a wide range of shapes and styles in her clients’ dining rooms. And as a seasoned designer in theContinue reading »
Let’s Get Organized…In The Closet
Having trouble finding your favorite pair of jeans? Have you totally forgotten about your amazing blouse that is hidden behind your coats? Where are your sandals from last summer?Continue reading »
Your Design Dollars: Where to Invest and Where to Cut Corners
Most of us would love our home to look like a show house, but in reality, a shoestring budget is all we have to finance this interior dream. Feeling discouraged and frustrated, we end upContinue reading »
2013 Southern Living Idea House — Progress Report!
Southern Living’s 2013 Idea House is almost near completion! Only a few more weeks until the Grand Opening of this spectacular home! Click Here to see the most recent additions,Continue reading »
Emerald and Buttercup (a love story)
Sonny and Cher. Miss Piggie and Kermit. Harry and Sally. Opposites often attract. And the chemistry that happens from this yin and yang combination is intense, beautiful and so much more powerful in itsContinue reading »
Thursday Trick of the Trade: FAVORITE OVEN and STOVE TOP
Question: Let’s talk about OVENS and STOVE TOPS! What is your favorite? My favorite is the 48″ Wolf Range. It has two ovens including a small oven for quickContinue reading »
A Conversation with BUNNY WILLIAMS
Bunny Williams knows her stuff. When it comes to the world of interior design, she’s learned from the best, led (and continues to lead) a lengthy and successful career, written several books on her manyContinue reading »
Carleton V
Fabric houses often carry a certain mystery about themselves. Very few people really KNOW the history to these companies and even fewer have firsthand accounts of what goes on behind the scenes of these textileContinue reading »
Trims!
The Red Balloon. Do you remember that story? A children’s book about a little boy in Paris and his red balloon. A story told with no words–just pictures. Every scene is in muted,Continue reading »
TEXAS!
Interior Canvas is heading West into the Lone Star State! We are excited to learn from the experts all over Texas. Our hand-selected designers’ work can be seen in lustrousContinue reading »
Fabulous Facelifts
Everyone knows the old saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words,” but this quote truly hits home with our post today. We could have probably just posted the pictures and theContinue reading »
The O’More Designer Show House Sneak Peek (Part III)
We are in the home stretch before the curtain is raised and the O’More Designer Show House is ready for its unveiling. It seems like only yesterday that we (Interior Canvas) were sitting in aContinue reading »
A Conversation with THOMAS HAMEL
World renowned designer, Thomas Hamel, has always captivated us with his diverse portfolio and beautifully cultivated spaces. Although he was born in Virginia and began his career in the United States, including working at the legendary Parish-Hadley Associates in New YorkContinue reading »
Project Décor
We just returned from the Design Blogger’s Conference in L.A.! What an amazing event filled with talented speakers, educators, designers and more. We have come home inspired and energized! One exciting newContinue reading »
These are a few of my favorite….Dining Room Chandeliers!
Let’s face it, when you walk into someone’s dining room, you aren’t checking out their china pattern, silverware or placemats. And you aren’t going to have a conversation starter by looking at theirContinue reading »
Meet the Team Behind the 2013 Southern Living Idea House!
A great house is built and designed by great minds! Southern Living assembled some of the best minds across the region — we like to call them the “Dream Team” — toContinue reading »
Decorative Painting
In a previous life these chairs were upholstered in a heavy red and cream fabric and sported a dark stain …sanding and waxing the legs provided a perfect base forContinue reading »
A Collection of Tables
Artistry comes in all forms and today we zero in on one artist’s particular form: designing custom tables. Today we showcase Nashville’s very own, Peter Fleming (a talented instructor at theContinue reading »
The O’More Designer Show House Sneak Peek (Part II)
We can hardly believe February has almost come to a close. Daffodils and cherry trees are starting to blossom. Spring is literally around the corner–and so is the O’MoreContinue reading »
Thursday Trick of the Trade: New York Fashion Week
Our Designers’ Take-aways from 2013′s New York Fashion Week: Pattern Makes the World Turn “Many 2013 runways included stellar-pattern devoid of color and others seemed to explode with it. IContinue reading »
It’s All in the Details
A well-designed room is more than pretty things covered in pretty colors. It encompasses a wide variety of subtle elements such as textures, hues, placement, layers and trims, while at the same time managing toContinue reading »
The Southern C: the Social Network of the SOUTH
If you are looking for the hot new designer in Atlanta, information on an upcoming festival in New Orleans or reviews about a charming hotel in Charleston, look no further. We are proudContinue reading »
YOU’RE SO VAIN…A Discussion on the Vanity
As a teenage girl, chances are quite probable that large amounts of your time will be spent at the vanity. Hours upon hours are potentially used for endless beauty regimens, hair teasing and treatments, practicing dance routines orContinue reading »
2013 Antiques and Garden Show – Tribute to the late Albert Hadley
As the 2013 Antiques & Garden Show and its tribute to the late Albert Hadley begins tonight, Interior Canvas would like to dedicate this post to this interior icon, whose timeless works will beContinue reading »
The 2013 Antiques & Garden Show!
We are so excited that the 2013 Antiques & Garden Show here in Nashville will be kicking off this weekend! Starting Thursday evening (Feb. 7, 2013) with the Benefactors Reception and Preview Party,Continue reading »
Welcome to the Fontanel! (Home of the 2013 Southern Living Idea House)
image courtesy of www.ctcbonline.com What do you get when you combine country music, authentic Southern food and one famous log cabin together? Nashville’s best kept secret, the Fontanel, of course! GuessContinue reading »
The Treasure Hunt
We can all recognize when an ”A-HA” moment occurs: when all of the planets seem to align, all of the dots are connected and that moment of clarity hits you. For differentContinue reading »
Thursday Trick of the Trade: FAVORITE CUT FLOWER
In the midst of these gloomy, cold winter days, we all want to buy a little something to brighten up our homes. And what better budget-friendly way to do thatContinue reading »
The O’More Designer Show House Sneak Peek (Part I)
The O’More Show House is coming up in April and we are SO excited! We’re showcasing 3 of its rooms today, the designers who’ll be designing them and a hint or twoContinue reading »
Let’s Get Organized…In The Playroom!
We all have that friend who is always put together perfectly, from her outfit to her home! Here at Interior Canvas, we are lucky enough to have a friend who fitsContinue reading »
Mirror Mirror on the Wall
Very few interior accessories can be as varied in style and versatile in placement as the mirror. Be it in the closet or the dining room, the entry hall orContinue reading »
Paper Perfection
It is hard to come up with new, creative ideas in transforming a space. Painting (check), moving furniture (check), new fabric (check), different lighting (check)….we’ve tried and done everything inContinue reading »
The Entry Hall
The entry hall can often be an overlooked part of the house. Usually not a place to relax in, it is simply used as a transport area from the frontContinue reading »
Mark Your Calendars for the O’More Designer Show House!
For more than 40 years, the O’More College of Design has produced some of Middle Tennessee’s top interior designers. Now, alumni spanning the decades are partnering on the O’More Show HouseContinue reading »
Happy New Year’s!
Whether celebrating with the world in Times Square… Or at home with your loved one… We wish you a very Happy New Year! See you in 2013! Anna Kristin and Cameron
The table is set for New Year’s Eve
As the New Year approaches, most of us will be celebrating with some sparkly attire, fancy food and maybe even a little bubbly! Whether you’re ringing in 2013 with your sweetheart, friends or family, we thoughtContinue reading »
Merry Christmas!
… Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas! Anna-Kristin and Cameron (Image: studioten25.com) Nashville Interior Design Blog
Thursday Trick of the Trade: FAVORITE DESTINATION HOTEL
Question: What is your Favorite Destination Hotel? Jonathan Savage’s Picks: The Upper House, Hong Kong Hotel Kivotos, Mykonos, Greece The Setai, Miami Auberge du Soleil, Napa Ashley Holt’sContinue reading »
Skirted Tables
The skirted table has become a popular accessory in the interior world. In addition to adding color, pattern and texture to a space, it helps tie a room together or providesContinue reading »
2013 Southern Living Idea House Breaks Ground (Literally!)
Hey everyone! We are so thrilled that Southern Living has decided to build their 59th Idea House at the Fontanel, only 15 minutes from downtown Nashville—the best city in the South, ifContinue reading »
The Jamie Beckwith Collection
We have been on a tile kick lately. So many styles, patterns, textures and colors out there to choose from! Most designers have their favorites, but how many can say they haveContinue reading »
Thursday Trick of the Trade: Kitchen Backsplash
Question: Let’s talk about the Kitchen Backsplash: What is your current favorite? Lisa Zager’s Pick: For a very small kitchen! I removed all upper the cabinets and usedContinue reading »
10 Ways to Give Your Home a Mini-Facelift
Have you ever looked around your home and realized everything looked stale? The same pictures that you hung when you moved in ten years earlier are still hanging on theContinue reading »
Thursday Trick of the Trade: Top 5 Budget Buys
With Christmas parties and holiday entertaining kicking into high gear, we thought these budget-friendly suggestions on how to enhance your home over the holidays may be helpful. Thanks to NashvilleContinue reading »
The Artistic Life
Henry Ward Beecher once said, “Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures.” These telling words are the perfectContinue reading »
Interior Canvas Partnership with the 2013 Southern Living Idea House
We have some VERY exciting news to share with our readers! You may have heard that Southern Living Magazine chose the Fontanel (former residence to Barbara Mandrell and right outside Nashville)Continue reading »
Top 5 Picks for the Perfect Dining Chair
These days it’s not just about what’s on your table–but rather what’s surrounding your table–that is making the biggest statement in the interior world. Furniture companies and designers alike areContinue reading »
Thanksgiving Centerpieces
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, most of us will be celebrating and entertaining at someone’s dining room table. Fancy china, linen napkins and crystal goblets are just a fewContinue reading »
Antique Appreciation
Antiques come in all shapes and sizes. Their pasts and places they’ve been are sometimes known but often held secret to the piece itself. You don’t have to be an avidContinue reading »
Haynes Galleries Show
Haynes Galleries is pleased to present “Five Figurative Artists,” featuring the work of: Jesús Emmanuel Villarreal Lea Colie Wight Ellen Cooper Renée Foulks Ryan S. Brown Haynes Galleries , founded by Gary R.Continue reading »
Nashville Running Company –Redesigned!
Even though Halloween is behind us, the long calorie-filled season of eating has just begun. Thanksgiving, holiday parties, Christmas coffees and everything in between provide lots of cheer but also tendContinue reading »
Modern Home Tours
A GLIMPSE INSIDE BY MODERN HOME TOURS Private Homes Open to the Public for Modern Architecture Tour this Saturday, November 3! Modern Home Tours invites lovers of world-class ModernContinue reading »
Rebecca’s Furniture
Rebecca’s Furniture has a little something for everyone. In the beautiful town of Franklin, TN–just a few miles south of Nashville–this store is worth paying a visit. Carrying a varietyContinue reading »
Thursday Trick of the Trade: WALLPAPER+LIGHT FIXTURES
Thank you, R. Higgins Interiors, for all these inspiring Powder Room Combinations! How do you choose? To contact R. Higgins Interiors for your design needs, please read theirContinue reading »
Antiquing in New Orleans
New Orleans is one of those magical places that oozes inspiration for all of the senses. Your ears will be treated to the rhythmic tunes of jazz and soulful bluesContinue reading »
Turkish Rugs
Looking for a runner in your hallway, a splash of color in your kitchen, or a cover for the sisal in your living room? Look no further… Interior Canvas is hostingContinue reading »
Getting Your Paint Color Right
We have all heard or lived the following story: “Jane” falls in love with her friend’s fabulous paint color on her friend’s dining room walls. “Jane” proceeds to go to the paint store, buy 2Continue reading »
Styling your Bookshelves
Help! You’ve had the brilliant idea to add built-in shelving to your large empty wall beside your fireplace. Your excitement quickly turns to panic as you glance over to the many boxes you’ve filled with items to placeContinue reading »
Unexpected Combinations
A well-designed room is one that blends an intentionally edited mix of subtle contradictions: warm colors with a pop of cool at the center; masculine furniture with a fluff of femininityContinue reading »
Re-New: Reusing Furniture to Renew Hope
… Not only is Julie Davis a phenomenal designer, she and her friend, Cheryl Hays, have started an amazing charity called Re-New. Re-New gives hope for abused women and childrenContinue reading »
Outdoor Spaces
Nashville is known for having beautiful seasons. Other than those few dog days of summer and bitter freeze spells in the winter, most of the time we can enjoy theContinue reading »
Thursday Trick of the Trade: COFFEE TABLE BOOKS
Question: Let’s talk about COFFEE TABLE BOOKS: Name your Favorite One! … “House of Worship: Sacred Spaces in America” by Dominique Browning … Rachel Halvorson … ”Country” by Jasper Conran …Continue reading »
The Iron Gate
In the heart of Franklin, Tennessee, right in the middle of Main Street, sits a notable interior store that is worth going to visit. The Iron Gate personifies the essence of luxurious style, while remaining simplistic in form. In additionContinue reading »
Thursday Trick of the Trade: PAINT COLOR
Question: Let’s talk about PAINT! What is a color you love working with? … “Sea Oats” by Martha Stewart for Sherwin Williams-discontinued, but I hang on to the can and haveContinue reading »
Wall Displays
You have made your to-do list this weekend. Your projects include hanging your children’s baby baptism portraits on the wall. Your children are now 5 and 7. You have no excuses any longer. Part of this procrastinationContinue reading »
Thursday Trick of the Trade: FABRIC
Question: Let’s talk about FABRIC: Name a fabric you have been working with recently and where did you use it? … “Benderlock” by Rogers and Goffigan – for a handsome study and Fandini Borghi for luxuriousContinue reading »
Oh Baby!
Congratulations! A bundle of joy is coming your way. The closet is filling up with little diapers, little onesies, little soft blankets and more. You have been showered with giftsContinue reading »
The Estate Sale Queen
It is 7:30am and Berenice Denton is on the move. Having more energy than an entire kindergarten class, Berenice can get done in 1 hour what most of us can getContinue reading »
CAKE Vintage
Along Broadway, amidst the sea of giant hotels, loud noisy traffic and a jack hammer always seeming to be drilling somewhere, a little gem stands brightly on its own. Owned by Robbie and AngieContinue reading »
The Powder Bath
In your entire house, there is one room that has no boundaries with decor. You can flex those design muscles and go to town with color, prints, glamour and more.Continue reading »
Retropolitan
Walking through the doors of Retropolitan is a little like taking a deep breath of fresh air. The urban industrial setting of this store serves as the perfect backdrop toContinue reading »
These are a few of my favorite…furniture lines!
Picking out a piece of new furniture today is like going to a clothing show in a football stadium. Imagine the overwhelming feeling you’d have walking into that stadium and seeingContinue reading »
Keith Merry, Garden Park Antiques
For over a quarter of a century, Garden Park Antiques has been a fixture within the Nashville community. Heralded for its eclectic mixture of antiques and reclaimed pieces, while keepingContinue reading »
In with the old…In with the new
When we “leave the nest” and start a journey of our own, we usually take with us at least one inherited “treasure.” Be it a grandmother’s lamp or an oldContinue reading »
Dress up your Ceiling!
When you enter a room, what do you notice first? The furniture and its placement? Most likely. The window treatments and floor covering? Maybe. The ceiling? Probably never! Historically seeming toContinue reading »
Le Cart
Two friends + fabulously fashionable taste + an amazing knack for breathing life into furnishings = The Lovely Ladies at Le Cart! Mary Creagh Graf and Jenny Mudter Moore grew up hereContinue reading »
COLOR
When you enter through the doors of Color, your eyes drool upon a visual feast. Shades of green, hues of blue and ripples of earthtones are just a hint of what this store’sContinue reading »
From Inspiration to Solution
It is rare that one sees a behind-the-scenes look into the “why’s” and “how’s” a unique piece of furniture or art is created. Where did the idea begin, what inspiredContinue reading »
Tickled Pink…styling a little girls room
“Sugar and spice and everything nice, that’s what little girls are made of!” But what about their bedrooms? These days the patterns, prints, themes and colors are enough to make a girl’s headContinue reading »
Raising the Bar
The bar area of the home started long before ice makers and wine fridges. Be it liquor or lemonade, there has always been a place that any homeowner has used to serveContinue reading »
Go Green!
Green has become the new Black. Literally. Environmental Awareness is growing rapidly and major corporations are taking notice. From HOV free paint to organic mattresses, companies are striving harder to make products thatContinue reading »
Life’s a Beach!
Most of us here in Nashville understand the term “landlocked” all too well. Unlike some of our neighboring states, we cannot simply drive to the beach for the weekend.Continue reading »
Surroundings
“We shape our buildings and afterwards our buildings shape us.” These words, spoken by Winston Churchill, are the very words that Jo Ella McClellan has used to guide her business and shape her focusContinue reading »
Accenting with Animal Prints
Lately, it seems as though the design world has been having a love affair with animal prints. Leopard throws on the chaise, cowhide rugs underneath coffee tables or the occasionalContinue reading »
The Language behind the Lamp
If there is one thing we have learned, it is that lighting can make or break a room. A lamp’s size, style, scale and location all factor in to creating and defining the entire essence ofContinue reading »
Playroom for Preschoolers
Playrooms for our preschoolers can be hard to create without a good set of steps to follow. A version of a PB Kids magazine is what most of us ideally wantContinue reading »
Designing with Felt
Have you ever thought of recovering your favorite reading chair in FELT? Never, you say? Well you may change your mind after reading today’s post. Felt is making a comeback in aContinue reading »
The Simpler the Better
Countertops. From tile to granite, marble to concrete…the options are endless. How do you choose? Which color/style/hue/texture do you pick? Too many choices can be overwhelming! WeContinue reading »
Flair Vintage Decor
Some of you may be familiar with the blog “A Flair for Vintage Decor,” written by the ever-talented Caroline West. We are constantly amazed at her ability for reinventing salvaged items andContinue reading »
Behind the Canvas — About Us
Welcome to our blog Interior Canvas! As avid admirers of the interior design trade, we pour over magazines and coffee table books — eager to learn the latest tips,Continue reading »
Coming Soon!
We’ll be up and running April 2, 2012! See you then!! – Anna Kristin and Cameron
