Cabin Creek Interiors

With the new year comes new aspirations.  This year especially, due to the aftermath 2016 left in its wake, many individuals, families, brands, and corporations alike are making new commitments to be kind to one another, show compassion, appreciate different perspectives and simply do better. Personally, you may wish to invite peace and harmony into your home, express yourself without regret, and enjoy more time with friends and family.  If any of those sentiments ring true,—there’s no better way to achieve that zen than with the ultra-forgiving, real-life-supporting Piet Performance Linen!

Juice box spill? Just breath and forgive.  An enthusiastic gesture lead to a little wine splash while entertaining?  Relax, there’s no reason to let a little spill imbue resentment into your friendship over the gaffe. Simply blot and move on. This fabric enables you to live your life according to the mantra: Don’t sweat the small stuff.

We are being silly, of course, but the message is true.  The way we live today, it’s vital to marry form AND function.  Multi-purpose is the new normal like the way our homes must now double as offices, studios, Airbnbs, and sometimes playgrounds for our (...or our friend’s) kids.  A home must be a place to unwind and seek retreat as well as entertain with style.  Lavish drawing rooms where little humans are not permitted are no longer practical.  Which is why this completely functional and fashionable line of fabrics is featured here at Cabin Creek.

A diverse catalog of color possibilities can match any palette and work with spaces large and small, indoor and outdoor.  What better way to cool your coral than with Wintergreen?  Neutrals like Grisaille, French Grey and Cafe Au Lait set the tone for bold accents.  Cerulean, Indigo, and Pool certainly conjure images of Mediterranean delights. The possibilities for this fabric can extend throughout the home.  

School is back in session, and for busy parents everywhere, this time of year is perfect for putting the house in order. We all want our homes to work as efficiently as possible, and with the internet at the tip of our fingers, the sky is the limit! Suddenly, we remember that our days are about to start even earlier and our to-do lists are filling up. We realize that Pinterest project we saw over the weekend is not really as easy as it seemed at the time. But it’s only a 10-step guide on “how to”, right? Wrong!  Between homework and kids being picked up and dropped off, each step ends up taking thirty minutes with the constant interruptions. Next thing you know, it’s December and our houses are still a mess. Now the pressure is really on because family is coming from out of town to visit, and that project that we started in August never got finished. 

Leave It To The Professionals

Instead of you trying to do it all, let us worry about getting everything in order in your home.  With the help of an Interior Designer, the sky really is the limit. Did you find a project on Pinterest that you fell in love with? We can probably do it even better, much better to be honest. You hire professionals to paint the house, landscape the yard, and even repair an A/C unit, right? Why not have an interior designer help you with those projects that really need to get done. Finding solutions for challenging spaces is our specialty. We also have access to countless quality product lines not available to consumers. You won’t have to settle with a tiny selection of items that fit in a retail store. Unsure of whether you’ll like the finished product? We will show you renderings of the final design so you can really visualize the finished space. 

Whatever project you're working on, it’s always a good idea to speak to a specialist first. Not only will we ensure that you follow through with what you’re trying to achieve, but in the end you’ll have a beautiful finished product that you can be proud of instead of becoming just another #epicfail. 

Better Prices, Better Products

Everyone has a budget in mind when beginning any home improvement or design project.  Our job is to understand your lifestyle and customize a plan that works both for the space, and for the client’s investment in it. When you work with a designer, you expect quality products. So does it make sense for you to seek out a designer for your furniture, upholstery and accessories? The short answer to this question is... absolutely!

As designers, we spend our lifetime learning about different product lines from all over the world. We receive special access to brands and lines that are not available to the consumer, and we’ve been to countless showrooms showcasing all of these products.  We get to feel and touch the quality of the goods and understand their value. In fact, Cabin Creek travels to High Point Market twice a year to learn the latest trends in the Interior Design industry. We talk to manufacturers and attend various seminars to keep ourselves on top of our game. We become experts that never stop learning, so when you come to us, you can be assured that we give you the best possible recommendations for your home. 

This is where price comes in, having direct access to the manufacturers of these lines gives us discounted pricing. Why? Because instead of ordering from a brick and mortar store which probably has huge overhead, we’re cutting the middleman out and going straight to the source! Let’s say that you decide to buy six or eight chairs from our manufacturer, well now we can see if there is special pricing for ordering in bulk. But how do the goods get delivered? Most of the time, they go straight to your home, no storage fees are passed on to you. Time and time again our clients tell us that they often receive a higher quality product than the one the would’ve received when ordering retail for a much lower price. It’s a similar principle as the one with online shopping, except we’re the computer and you’re the mouse!

What happens if your furniture isn’t what you ordered or it isn’t up to par with what you expected? In many situations we can help out with this too, you’re not alone - we’re here to help. Most people also think that they need to place huge orders for this to work but this couldn’t be any further from the truth. In fact, sometimes our clients will come in to us just to order a lamp, a love seat or maybe some curtains from one of our many partners. 

As you may have heard, our very own Michael Maszaros is participating in this year’s Richmond Symphony Orchestra League 2016 Designer House. This is very important to us because it is a yearly opportunity to show off our talents and ability to transform a space into something truly unique and special. We donate our time and materials for a chance to participate in this event that directly benefits  the Richmond Symphony. The space being celebrated and transformed is the “Pineapple Acre”.

From their website: 

"Since 1984, the Richmond Symphony Orchestra League has sponsored the Designer House every other year to raise money for the Richmond Symphony.  For each Designer House event, the RSOL selects a large host home for the event, and then invites local designers to compete for the opportunity to decorate one of the 20 to 30 spaces inside and outside the home.  The designers transform their spaces, donating their time and materials."

"Pineapple Acre" is one of Richmond's finest homes, designed by noted architect Courtenay S. Welton in 1929.  This Ginter Park masterpiece is a classic Georgian revival home located on just over an acre of exquisitely landscaped grounds.  The house hosts an entry way with eight and twelve foot windows, a Palladian library window overlooking the garden, and nine foot ceilings.  There are gracious formal rooms on the first floor along with 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths within the second and third floors.  The formal grounds include a terrace, swimming pool, fountain, and garden paths."

Cabin Creek Interiors is constantly looking for ways to improve our community and is a strong supporter of the arts. To read more about this event and the Richmond Symphony Orchestra League, click here for more information. 

Interior Designers spend countless hours researching and meeting with representatives from all over the country to learn about different products. Some are more coveted than others, but every once in a while you find a vendor that is truly special.

Hunter Douglas happens to be one of those vendors, and, when it comes to window treatments, they are the top of the line. Hunter Douglas is where it is today by constructing beautiful and timeless products of high quality. Every time we consult with a client about investing in his or her home, we look at many factors, including finances. We would rather have you buy a product not on price, but knowing that it will last and not needing replacing on a regular basis.

Durability is key when it comes to window treatments. Think of it: How many times do you open and close your treatments on a daily basis? On average we can expect that to be twice a day - in the morning and at night., equaling over seven hundred times a year! If you purchase cheap window treatments you will most likely have to replace them within a couple of years. As designers, that would be quite devastating because we would not be doing our job of providing you the absolute best products and solutions for your home.

So yes, these window treatments are durable but what about the way they look?  Depending on the size of your windows, these treatments can take up quite a lot of room, and you want them to compliment your home. Hunter Douglas has become an expert on providing products that look as though they are a natural part of your home environment. The fabrics and textures easily blend your existing furniture or color palette. This is a designer’s dream because we don’t have to plan around your window treatments and, if you ever decide to change your furnishings, we know that it will be easy for you to do.

We are very honored to be a Priority Dealer with Hunter Douglas, meaning we get the most competitive pricing in the Richmond area and can transfer that savings along to you. This is quite exciting for us since we have always admired and stood by the quality of their work.

When people think of interior designers, the first thing that comes to mind is someone who comes into your home - re-upholsters furniture, hangs new curtains, helps you pick out wall colors and tells you where to get the best deals. What’s crazy is that yes, this is part of our job but a good designer can do SO much more!

Indoor / Outdoor— It’s the same

Interior Designers not only help you come up with design, storage and lifestyle concepts, they help you realize them! This isn’t just restricted to indoor spaces. We help bring outdoor spaces to life too. What kinds of things you might ask? Let’s say that you want to have a fire pit custom made for your backyard, something that would be different from what you get at Lowe’s or Home Depot— we can do that! What about a fabulous outdoor deck and all the furniture that goes with it? Yes, yes, yes! But how is this possible?  Designers have an array of Class A contractors at their disposal to complete any projects that may require structural modifications like taking down walls for an open floor plan, or even adding new ones to better define your space. We work with our clients so they don’t have to lift a finger, other than dialing the phone to call us.

Entertaining

In Virginia, we’re very lucky to have great weather for about half of the year. Spring and fall can be delightful in Richmond. Even during summer, when the days are hottest, there are plenty of activities to do outside. As a design studio, we are pretty shocked when we go to a client’s house and see that their outdoor spaces have received no love. Get outside and enjoy the day! If you don’t know where to start, call your preferred interior designer, like Cabin Creek, and let us help you. Let’s take advantage of that outdoor space by designing a space where you and your friends want to be.

Fighting the Elements

It is important to get the opinion of a professional because there will be certain materials that will fare better in outdoor weather. Things like direct sunlight and snow can greatly impact the life of furniture, wood stains, fabric, etc. An interior (and exterior!) designer can advise you on what type of materials to would be best. It’s an investment and a professional will make sure it’s done right the first time. A good job is one that is well done from the very beginning.

Trends

The International Furnishing and Design Association of Richmond presents an intimate evening with four world-renowned designers.

Cocktails and conversation.

Saturday, April 30th 4:00pm – 8:00pm Private Venue (details with your ticket)

Be a part of history in the making as IFDA Richmond launches a new format for Day of Design. Spend a special evening getting to know the scoop, the successes, and the secrets behind some of the best designers in the industry. This unparalleled experience is not to be missed. Space is very limited and will sell out, so get your tickets now!

The evening begins with a cocktail reception on the lawn where you have the chance to mingle and network with the featured designers as well as the Richmond design and furnishing community. Then we will return to the main ballroom to begin the designers' presentation in an intimate conversational setting while enjoying a light spring supper. Listen and learn as the featured designers discuss their latest successes, journeys, and trends in the world of design.

At the end of the presentation, we will adjourn back to the lawn and veranda to enjoy cocktails and nibbles before the celebration concludes. An optional late dinner with the featured designers is available for purchase and is limited in quantity (see ticket options).