high point market

High Point is the largest trade show dedicated to residential home furnishings. There are over 80,000 manufacturers and buyers that attend from around the world. This is where trends are created. Gold is making a strong comeback in the lighting and furnishing categories. Rose gold has been trending in Europe and has made it’s debut […]

on the edge of design in miami

Jenna Caradonna and I were selected to attend Interior Design Magazine’s bi-annual event, re:Source, a face-to-face targeted buyer event held at The Miami Beach EDITION hotel designed by Yabu Pushelberg. This event included one-on-one meetings with vendors of various product types ranging from surfaces to architectural products to furniture. We even got a sneak peek of some […]

elements of nature: trends at las vegas market

This year was the first time Kendall and I had the opportunity to attend the Las Vegas Furniture Market, and we were inspired by what we saw.  A move toward the simple, natural, and raw seemed to be a recurring trend in every showroom we entered. It is  a return to nature and the exquisite […]

artistic inspiration

My first trip to a Las Vegas Furniture Market was very inspiring! There were many different mediums, materials and unique ways to mount art. Wall art and accessories have a great impact on a design concept as they are the final touches. This tour ignited my passion for art selection, and it is exciting to see such a fun aspect of design! Three-dimensional figurines mounted to […]

Geometry at NeoCon

This year at Neocon, we noticed a lot of geometric patterns. Why are they so popular? We see these shapes in nature even if we don’t realize it. We found them in furniture, on fabrics, and even in the bathroom sink! Current trends blend the use of color and shape to create a stunning display. Take […]

kitchen and bath show 2014

PPDS attended The International Builders’ Kitchen and Bath Expo in Las Vegas. Here are our Top 5 Kitchen & Bath Show Inspirations: 1. The Electric Anywhere Fireplace. Experience the coziness of your home while relaxing outside! Smarthome has created remote-controlled fireplaces that can be assembled or installed in as little at 10 minutes. 2.  The […]

2014 las vegas design market trends

Modern, Retro, Vintage. . . Are you drawn to more than one style when choosing furniture? Mixing and matching various textures livens up a space! Don’t worry about adhering to one. There were three new trends that caught our eye at the Las Vegas Design Market this January. Keep reading to find out more about […]

Viva Las Vegas

Viva Las Vegas! A few weeks back PPDS visited the Hospitality Design show in Las Vegas. Product trends include large-scale tile and panel surfaces, synthetic surfaces designed to look natural, and customized digital printing to various surfaces. We are excited to share our most interesting and memorable finds! The Betona flexible concrete tile allows you to […]

2013 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show

Hello? Is anybody out there? I know, I know we’ve been away for a while, but the creative spark keeps burning!  So much so it is  a firework show in the PPDS office! Please forgive us. We love sharing our excitement about design so here is a glance of what we’ve been up to. We recently […]

2012 dallas market trends

The designers at PPDS recently returned from Dallas Summer Market with insight into this year’s most notable interior design trends. On our two day sensory overloaded journey through the Dallas World Trade Center and Market Center, we took note of 2012’s new lighting, furniture and accessory trends. The trip exposed us to endless new concepts […]

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