Sunshine States of Mind

Our sunny collection of home furnishings won’t damage your skin, and it will most certainly bring feelings of well-being and happiness. As the Beatles famously sang: “Good Day Sunshine!” SEE MORE Need help? Just ask Jeeves. Contact Karl (kfriberg@motif-designs.com) or Mark (markm@motif-designs.com) for more info and assistance.

Rush, Rush

In this rush, rush, want-it-now digital age, Motif can be pretty fast. Check out our “Rush, Rush” in stock, as shown chairs and sofas. Ready for your big refresh and ready to ship to you. SEE MORE Need help? Just ask Jeeves. Contact Karl (kfriberg@motif-designs.com) or Mark (markm@motif-designs.com) for more info and assistance.

Spotify

Whatever the moniker, these useful fellows take up hardly any space and yet they can pack a visual punch. We’re fans of the pieces that are not just sculptural but also serve a purpose. One might say they hit the spot. SEE MORE Need help? Just ask Jeeves. Contact Karl (kfriberg@motif-designs.com) or Mark (markm@motif-designs.com) for

Sea Glass

Who hasn’t collected sea glass, showcasing an assemblage in a vase resting on a windowsill or a bowl on a coffee table? It takes somewhere from 40 to 100 years for the ocean to work its magic and turn ordinary glass to that soft, frosted translucence. For those of us who aren’t in the mood

Steamed Punk Style

Steampunk is the newest design trend you’ve never heard of. A combination of historical elements and anachronistic tech features, we see the influence everywhere—light fixture to side tables, stools and counter tops. A close cousin of industrial design, the look has elements of the exposed-brick Soho lofts circa 1980 and the rugged coastal homes of

“It’s a (Decorating) Thing” by Lyn Peterson

I was on a call with my millennial-influencer son when he referenced some trend or another. I asked for clarification, and my son simply said, “It’s a thing.” To which I added: pretty much everything is these days—a thing, that is. We’ve taken to identifying a staggering array of trends, events, memes, products and lifestyle

Manufacturer of the Month: Woodbridge

Never have finishes mattered more—and Woodbridge is a connoisseur of finishes. From soft Old Gold metals to hand planed Bordeaux fruitwood. In stock and quick ship casegoods. You can contact Karl (kfriberg@motif-designs.com) or Mark (markm@motif-designs.com) for more info and assistance. SHOP WOODBRIDGE SHOP MOTIF DESIGNS

Ready, Set—Go

In an age of instant gratification and next day delivery, who doesn’t want things NOW?? I know I do. Here’s our go-to list of items you can have 1,2,3. Sofas and chairs in stock in five different fabrics. SEE MORE Need help? Just ask Jeeves. Contact Karl (kfriberg@motif-designs.com) or Mark (markm@motif-designs.com) for more info and

“Wood You Believe” by Lyn Peterson

When I first bought a home, the floors were what the wood floors were—skinny, brown oak strips. That was it. And I never thought twice about changing it up. It wasn’t until I was invited to participate in the prestigious Kips Bay Designer Showhouse that I was circuitously exposed to other flooring options. (How, you

Cocktail Hour

Glamorous yet utilitarian bar carts, perfectly proportioned drinks tables and the ever iconic cocktail table. Cheers—its cocktail hour somewhere! SEE MORE Need help? Just ask Jeeves. Contact Karl (kfriberg@motif-designs.com) or Mark (markm@motif-designs.com) for more info and assistance.