Our store is located in between SUR restaurant and bar–which is the favorite hangout for all the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and many other celebs–and the luxury Christian Louboutin shoe store. You never know who you will run into while shopping in our store.

We will have on display custom designed furniture for your bedroom, living room, dinning room, and home accessories. In addition to custom furniture, Duroque now offers luxury custom doggie beds that every owner will be proud to display in their house, and that every pet will enjoy. Why should humans be the only ones that get to enjoy luxury furniture?

We are very excited about our new location, and for you to see our new products. Stop by and visit us!

Maison & Objet organized Paris Design Week for the second time, and there were 150 venues and 250 participants this year. The event featured local and international designers, and some participated in the big Paris Design Week competition.

The event had exhibits, workshops, store inaugurations, new collections, and introduced new designers to the scene. The piece that made jaw drops was a 1680 desk made by Louis XIV’s cabinetmaker. The Pierre Gole desk is available for purchase for about $1.5 million.  However, not everything on display this past week is that expensive.

You can get inspired by browsing our website, or stop by our store!

You might find yourself hosting this Thanksgiving season, and you might want to change the artwork or picture frames in your house. Hanging frames is not always the easiest. Here’s a tip that we found helpful… Use toothpaste to perfectly hang a picture:

Mark the back of the frame

Place the frame on the wall to mark the spot

The marker makes it easier for the nail to match with the frame

It might have not occurred to you that you can paint over your door. You can sand, prime, and paint the back of the door so that it matches your home decor without changing the front. Painting the back of the door is a quick an easy way to update your entry way without spending too much money.

Staying within your budget when transitioning from one season to another should not be that difficult. If you want to change your pillow colors, but you don't want to buy a new set of pillows then here's an easy way to transition from summer colors to fall. All you need is fabric, because you will not have to sew anything.

We are two weeks away from the beginning of the fall season. The most notable change in your home should be color. This summer we fell in love with all the different colors that fashion designers used in their garments. It is often said that interior design follow fashion trends, and they continue to inspire us as we transition from summer to autumn. When it comes to your home, color change is as easy as switching your pillows and throws.

Autumn often feels like the shortest of the four seasons, so painting the rooms of your house might not be the best idea in the long run. As we mentioned in our previous blog post, An Artistic Touch, you can simulate change in color by using a large painting.

The fall color pallet includes (but is not limited to):

• Amber
• Golden Yellow
• Orange
• Wood tones
• Red
•  and Patterns that mimic autumn foliage

Earth colors meet unique vision to form a standout collection that creatively pays homage to art from nature. Nevertheless, these colors are warm and inviting. You can change the appearance of any room in your house by painting it, changing the furniture, changing the towels in your bathroom, or switching rugs.

Placing a piece of art is an art in itself. Here are some tips:

• Place artwork or mirrors at least five feet above the ground, so that it is at eye level. Last week we spoke about placing mirrors to bring in light. Make sure that the mirror is positioned in such a way that it does not reflect light into your guests’ eyes.

• A large colored canvas can be used to place other frames. It adds color without having to paint a wall.

• Picture frames can be used as art. The image theme should flow in such a way that it becomes a collection for specific rooms like your office, bathroom, or living room.

• Large paintings add depth to a room. The painting has to be large enough to cover enough wall space. This works well for those of you that are renting, or don’t want to use wallpaper.

• Colorful art pieces set the tone in the room. The other elements in the room might not be as bright, so the colors in the piece can make the room feel whimsical.

• Placing art above the fireplace adds focus to the art because it redirects other elements in the room.

Large bookshelf:

You can often remove the top or bottom shelves to place decorative items like picture frames and vases. A bookshelf such as the Carmine Gray Limed Oak Veneer Bookshelf provides shelving solutions and saves space.

Cabinets:

Sometimes your kitchen space is connected to your living room without a dividing wall. Therefore, if you place cabinets behind a sofa they can divide the living room from the dining or kitchen area. Take a look at the Ava Chocolate Lacquer Buffet in our online store, it has mirrored doors and provides storage space.

Mirrors:

Place mirrors across from windows. This is great technique if you want to bring in more light into a room. Additionally, mirrors make a room look larger.

Paint:

A Duroque interior designer will help you decide which color choice(s) will fit best for your room. Painting horizontal stripes in small spaces create the illusion that a room is actually bigger.

The design of your home adds character to your space, and can create a positive atmosphere. But if you take a picture of a specific room in your house, does it look balanced? We are not necessarily talking about Feng Shui, but we are talking about balance in accordance to pairs.

Most items in a home tend to look better in pairs. How so? If you look at a bedroom, and there’s one lamp it looks like something is missing. That is why you place a lamp on each side to create balance.

What items look better in pairs?

• Vases
• Sofas
• Drapery Panels
• Lamps
• Art

The lack of balance can make a space look unfinished; however, that is not always the case. Designing is always better when you have a  second opinion. That is why when you hire Duroque for your design needs, we give you our expert advice that will take your space to the next level.

Light: Bring in light through the windows. It’s as simple as opening up your curtains. However, if you do not have many windows to work with, then a splash of color will give the allusion of light.

Art: Changing the art inside our homes can make a great impact on the atmosphere inside. During the summer put up colorful pieces of art.

Patterns: Play with patterns. Adding fun and colorful throws can lighten up the mood in your room.

Serving Trays: Entertaining guests during the summer often requires us to serve lots of refreshing drinks. Be prepared to entertain with serving pieces that will be able to carry various drinks for you and your guests at one time, so you save yourself a trip or two.

Plants: Greenery gives your home a summer fresh feel. The typical pot may suffice for most people, but you can opt for placing plants in a bowl instead. Here is a set of polished brass bowls from our store that will look great.

When prospective buyers go into a house, they want to know that it could be turned into a home for themselves and/or family. A bad first impression going in will carry throughout the entire house. Therefore, the entry-way should impress buyers in such a way that it sets the mood for the rest of the house. It is your job as the seller to create an inviting atmosphere.

As buyers walk through your house, the colors should convey positive emotions. Color can lighten up a room despite not having many windows. Similarly, when you use colorful throws and pillows as accents the atmosphere of the house changes. A Duroque professional can help you brighten up a room through warm and inviting colors.

The cleanliness of your house is also important. A cluttered home may make a room appear smaller. Removing clutter from a room creates a more spacious atmosphere. That is to say that if you make an effort to create a lifestyle, then your house will be more marketable.

Visit http://www.duroque.com/homestaging for more information on how Duroque can help you prepare your home for an open house.

Pinterest is mobilizing the interior design market, because it allows users to take ideas and take them to a professional. You can take ideas from Pinterest, a magazine or a friend and use it to fix a problem area in your home. There are a lot of new possibilities for both the interior designer and client (you).

Once you get the ideas, the challenge becomes putting it all together. While many of us believe we have the time to complete a project, we end up overwhelmed with other things in our lives that require more attention. This is when an experienced interior designer comes in handy. Interior design takes commitment, and at Duroque we are committed to helping you fill in the blanks.

Interior designers take your ideas and transform your space into something you will love. Within minimum time we’ll create a fresh look and feel that reflects your personal style. By rearranging your furniture and adding new accessories, we will bring out the full potential of every space within your home.