Twice a Year High Point Market Calls to Designers<\/strong><\/h3>\nThose of us in the trade fondly refer to High Point simply as Market. It\u2019s not just any trade event; it\u2019s the<\/em> (here in the United States) place where vendors unveil their most beautiful pieces and share a preview of what\u2019s to come. Once in April and then again in October, designers travel to Market to see the finishes and styles, fabrics, textures, lighting, accessories, and kitchen and bath innovations all waiting to show off for the design community. Here are a few of my favorite things from High Point Market.<\/p>\n![\"Working](\"https:\/\/thymeandplacedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image00001-768x1024.jpeg\")
<\/p>\nBringing my work with me to High Point Market<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
I head down to High Point Market twice a year to attend the country\u2019s largest home furnishing show. This year\u2019s show was all about design, joy, storytelling, and rediscovering why I became an interior designer. This year, High Point Market was all about design and how it brings joy and tells a story about the home.\u00a0<\/p>\n
My Favorite Things from High Point Market<\/strong><\/h2>\nInterior Design<\/strong><\/h5>\nThere\u2019s a rhythm to how design moves through industries: just as fashion influences home design, kitchens, and baths are becoming a major influencer as well.\u00a0 As these worlds blend more closely, the connections become stronger and more exciting, opening new possibilities for cutting-edge technology to give us the gift of tailored, personalized design.<\/p>\n
Designing for Joy: Planned with a Purpose<\/strong><\/h5>\nI was honored to be part of ASID and ANDMORE\u2019s panel on Designing with Joy and Purpose alongside industry greats Caroline Hipple, Tony Purvis, and Dawn Haynie. This is what interior design is meant to be.<\/p>\n
The kitchen is the heart of the home. And when that heart is happy, the rest of the house follows. Joy leads to wellness. Wellness leads to a happier life. And that\u2019s part of our responsibility as designers\u2014to create spaces that support the lifestyle our clients want and deserve.<\/p>\n
![\"A](\"https:\/\/thymeandplacedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image00003-1024x768.jpeg\")
<\/p>\nASID and ANDMORE panel on Designing for Joy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Color and Texture and My Favorite Things from High Point Market<\/h3>\n
Color and texture continue to mingle, with metals and wood used more purposefully than ever. We are looking back to our past for hints to our design future. So many lovely vintage and antique pieces have been reimagined to find a home in a design story. But it wasn\u2019t just about the materials, it was about intention. Designing from the heart instead of for more likes and follows is gaining momentum. There are many opportunities to find that perfect item when shopping at Market.<\/p>\n
![\"Beautiful](\"https:\/\/thymeandplacedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image00030-768x1024.jpeg\")
<\/p>\nMixing of colors and patterns at Odette. Photo by Sharon L Sherman<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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![\"Beautiful](\"https:\/\/thymeandplacedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image00021-768x1024.jpeg\")
<\/p>\nTextures and hardware are important<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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![\"The](\"https:\/\/thymeandplacedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image00025-768x1024.jpeg\")
<\/p>\nChairbacks are part of the story at Charleston Forge<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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![\"Textures](\"https:\/\/thymeandplacedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image00007-768x1024.jpeg\")
<\/p>\nWhen a rug textile becomes art. Photo by Sharon L Sherman<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Sustainability at the Antiques Design Center: Storytelling through design.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\nOne of my favorite stops was the Antique Design Center. It\u2019s a perfect example of how we can reuse, renew, and repurpose. These pieces carry stories from the past\u2014and when you bring them into your home, your story becomes part of theirs.<\/p>\n
![\"Shopping](\"https:\/\/thymeandplacedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image00002-768x1024.jpeg\")
<\/p>\nPieces from the Antique Design Center. Photo by Sharon L Sherman<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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![\"Antique](\"https:\/\/thymeandplacedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image00011-768x1024.jpeg\")
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Learning through Listening: Storytelling from High Point Market<\/strong><\/h4>\n\u00a0Friday, I had the opportunity to listen to my friend Caleb Anderson. He spoke about his personal and professional transformation and how design must come from the heart. It\u2019s not about filling a space with stuff. It\u2019s about choosing pieces that you can live with and love. That\u2019s how stories get told through design. The design of the home should be a storyteller weaving the fabric of the life you want to lead. Choosing materials and products that will bring to life the design vision with consideration to sourcing from makers close to home. What you choose and why is making a comeback. Filling spaces with \u201cthings\u201d does not make a house a home.<\/p>\n
![\"Caleb](\"https:\/\/thymeandplacedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image00009-768x1024.jpeg\")
<\/p>\nCaleb Anderson discusses designing from the heart.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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![\"Beautiful](\"https:\/\/thymeandplacedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image00023-810x1024.jpeg\")
<\/p>\nA calming bedroom is intentionally designed with trending blue and green.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Spaces That Feel You Back<\/strong><\/h4>\nI often say: It\u2019s not just the way you feel when you\u2019re in a space but it\u2019s the way that space feels when you are in it.<\/em> You\u2019re not just stepping into a room; you\u2019re bringing your story into it. And when that space feels like a sweet embrace, you know you\u2019ve done it right.<\/p>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/thymeandplacedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Carolines-768x1024.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
That idea came to life for me when I visited my friend Caroline\u2019s home. Every touch in her space is a reflection of her, what she values, and how she lives. Her family heirlooms were mixed with curated pieces feeling like you were receiving a hug. This is what design should be all about. Not just filling a room with things but creating a storyline that moves through the pieces you include in the design.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Regional Trends and Real Conversations<\/strong><\/h4>\n![\"NKBA](\"https:\/\/thymeandplacedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Michel-Smith-Boyd-1024x768.jpg\")
<\/p>\nOur panel at the Point<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
I also joined a panel with the NKBA, alongside the fabulous Michel Smith-Boyd. We talked about regional design trends and how design differs in different parts of the country.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve never been one to chase \u201ctrends,\u201d but listening to Michel\u2019s design philosophy was enlightening. He brings impeccable taste, a sharp business mind, and the kind of perspective that reminds you why we do what we do.<\/p>\n
Touring with the Interior Design Community<\/strong><\/h4>\nI had the awesome pleasure of leading a tour of curated showrooms for designers from The Interior Design Community. Thank you Laurie for asking me to guide this tour.\u00a0<\/p>\n
![\"A](\"https:\/\/thymeandplacedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image00004-768x1024.jpeg\")
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Technology + Sensory Experience = The New Design Language<\/strong><\/h4>\nWhile technology continues to influence how we design, it\u2019s the sensory<\/em> experience that connects all regions and styles. What does it feel like to touch that hardware? How does the lighting shift your mood?<\/p>\nThe tactile experience and the emotional resonance are what bring it all together. And as technology advances, it\u2019s helping us layer in even more meaning and accessibility. Smarter homes especially in the kitchen and bath allow designers to tailor the home to be a perfect fit. Just like a seamstress can work magic to make a piece fit just right, tailored design is the ultimate luxury.<\/p>\n
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![](\"https:\/\/thymeandplacedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/sign.jpg\"\/)
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Sharon L. Sherman, ASID, NCIDQ, CID, CKD<\/p>\n
About Sharon:<\/h5>\n
Sharon founded Thyme and Place Design, headquartered in Wyckoff, New Jersey. She\u2019s been practicing kitchen and bath design for over 20 years and is\u00a0 Past President of the American Society of Interior Designers \u2013 New Jersey chapter, a professional member of ASID, a Certified Interior Designer in New Jersey, and a Certified Kitchen Designer.<\/p>\n
She is a current member of the editorial board of KBB Magazine, the official magazine of the National Kitchen and Bath Association. Sharon received the Kitchen Bath Design News 2022 Innovator of the Year Award. Her award-winning designs and editorial comments have been featured in\u00a0Forbes, The New York Times, Design Milk, Furniture Lighting and Decor, Designers Today, Bergen NJ magazine<\/em>,\u00a0Kitchen & Bath Design News,<\/em>\u00a0Woman\u2019s Day, Country Decorating, Design NJ, New Jersey Home Magazine, 201 Magazine,\u00a0<\/em>as well as several books. She has authored the\u00a0Interior Designers Guide to Kitchen and Bath Business Success<\/a>, available through the website. Sharon is a sought-after conference speaker and CEU provider. You can contact her through the website\u00a0www.thymeandplacedesign.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/p>\nBringing my work with me to High Point Market<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
I head down to High Point Market twice a year to attend the country\u2019s largest home furnishing show. This year\u2019s show was all about design, joy, storytelling, and rediscovering why I became an interior designer. This year, High Point Market was all about design and how it brings joy and tells a story about the home.\u00a0<\/p>\n
My Favorite Things from High Point Market<\/strong><\/h2>\nInterior Design<\/strong><\/h5>\nThere\u2019s a rhythm to how design moves through industries: just as fashion influences home design, kitchens, and baths are becoming a major influencer as well.\u00a0 As these worlds blend more closely, the connections become stronger and more exciting, opening new possibilities for cutting-edge technology to give us the gift of tailored, personalized design.<\/p>\n
Designing for Joy: Planned with a Purpose<\/strong><\/h5>\nI was honored to be part of ASID and ANDMORE\u2019s panel on Designing with Joy and Purpose alongside industry greats Caroline Hipple, Tony Purvis, and Dawn Haynie. This is what interior design is meant to be.<\/p>\n
The kitchen is the heart of the home. And when that heart is happy, the rest of the house follows. Joy leads to wellness. Wellness leads to a happier life. And that\u2019s part of our responsibility as designers\u2014to create spaces that support the lifestyle our clients want and deserve.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nASID and ANDMORE panel on Designing for Joy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
Color and Texture and My Favorite Things from High Point Market<\/h3>\n
Color and texture continue to mingle, with metals and wood used more purposefully than ever. We are looking back to our past for hints to our design future. So many lovely vintage and antique pieces have been reimagined to find a home in a design story. But it wasn\u2019t just about the materials, it was about intention. Designing from the heart instead of for more likes and follows is gaining momentum. There are many opportunities to find that perfect item when shopping at Market.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nMixing of colors and patterns at Odette. Photo by Sharon L Sherman<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nTextures and hardware are important<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nChairbacks are part of the story at Charleston Forge<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nWhen a rug textile becomes art. Photo by Sharon L Sherman<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sustainability at the Antiques Design Center: Storytelling through design.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\nOne of my favorite stops was the Antique Design Center. It\u2019s a perfect example of how we can reuse, renew, and repurpose. These pieces carry stories from the past\u2014and when you bring them into your home, your story becomes part of theirs.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nPieces from the Antique Design Center. Photo by Sharon L Sherman<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Learning through Listening: Storytelling from High Point Market<\/strong><\/h4>\n\u00a0Friday, I had the opportunity to listen to my friend Caleb Anderson. He spoke about his personal and professional transformation and how design must come from the heart. It\u2019s not about filling a space with stuff. It\u2019s about choosing pieces that you can live with and love. That\u2019s how stories get told through design. The design of the home should be a storyteller weaving the fabric of the life you want to lead. Choosing materials and products that will bring to life the design vision with consideration to sourcing from makers close to home. What you choose and why is making a comeback. Filling spaces with \u201cthings\u201d does not make a house a home.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nCaleb Anderson discusses designing from the heart.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nA calming bedroom is intentionally designed with trending blue and green.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
Spaces That Feel You Back<\/strong><\/h4>\nI often say: It\u2019s not just the way you feel when you\u2019re in a space but it\u2019s the way that space feels when you are in it.<\/em> You\u2019re not just stepping into a room; you\u2019re bringing your story into it. And when that space feels like a sweet embrace, you know you\u2019ve done it right.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
That idea came to life for me when I visited my friend Caroline\u2019s home. Every touch in her space is a reflection of her, what she values, and how she lives. Her family heirlooms were mixed with curated pieces feeling like you were receiving a hug. This is what design should be all about. Not just filling a room with things but creating a storyline that moves through the pieces you include in the design.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Regional Trends and Real Conversations<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/p>\nOur panel at the Point<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
I also joined a panel with the NKBA, alongside the fabulous Michel Smith-Boyd. We talked about regional design trends and how design differs in different parts of the country.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve never been one to chase \u201ctrends,\u201d but listening to Michel\u2019s design philosophy was enlightening. He brings impeccable taste, a sharp business mind, and the kind of perspective that reminds you why we do what we do.<\/p>\n
Touring with the Interior Design Community<\/strong><\/h4>\nI had the awesome pleasure of leading a tour of curated showrooms for designers from The Interior Design Community. Thank you Laurie for asking me to guide this tour.\u00a0<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
Technology + Sensory Experience = The New Design Language<\/strong><\/h4>\nWhile technology continues to influence how we design, it\u2019s the sensory<\/em> experience that connects all regions and styles. What does it feel like to touch that hardware? How does the lighting shift your mood?<\/p>\nThe tactile experience and the emotional resonance are what bring it all together. And as technology advances, it\u2019s helping us layer in even more meaning and accessibility. Smarter homes especially in the kitchen and bath allow designers to tailor the home to be a perfect fit. Just like a seamstress can work magic to make a piece fit just right, tailored design is the ultimate luxury.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Sharon L. Sherman, ASID, NCIDQ, CID, CKD<\/p>\n
About Sharon:<\/h5>\n
Sharon founded Thyme and Place Design, headquartered in Wyckoff, New Jersey. She\u2019s been practicing kitchen and bath design for over 20 years and is\u00a0 Past President of the American Society of Interior Designers \u2013 New Jersey chapter, a professional member of ASID, a Certified Interior Designer in New Jersey, and a Certified Kitchen Designer.<\/p>\n
She is a current member of the editorial board of KBB Magazine, the official magazine of the National Kitchen and Bath Association. Sharon received the Kitchen Bath Design News 2022 Innovator of the Year Award. Her award-winning designs and editorial comments have been featured in\u00a0Forbes, The New York Times, Design Milk, Furniture Lighting and Decor, Designers Today, Bergen NJ magazine<\/em>,\u00a0Kitchen & Bath Design News,<\/em>\u00a0Woman\u2019s Day, Country Decorating, Design NJ, New Jersey Home Magazine, 201 Magazine,\u00a0<\/em>as well as several books. She has authored the\u00a0Interior Designers Guide to Kitchen and Bath Business Success<\/a>, available through the website. Sharon is a sought-after conference speaker and CEU provider. You can contact her through the website\u00a0www.thymeandplacedesign.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
There\u2019s a rhythm to how design moves through industries: just as fashion influences home design, kitchens, and baths are becoming a major influencer as well.\u00a0 As these worlds blend more closely, the connections become stronger and more exciting, opening new possibilities for cutting-edge technology to give us the gift of tailored, personalized design.<\/p>\n
Designing for Joy: Planned with a Purpose<\/strong><\/h5>\nI was honored to be part of ASID and ANDMORE\u2019s panel on Designing with Joy and Purpose alongside industry greats Caroline Hipple, Tony Purvis, and Dawn Haynie. This is what interior design is meant to be.<\/p>\n
The kitchen is the heart of the home. And when that heart is happy, the rest of the house follows. Joy leads to wellness. Wellness leads to a happier life. And that\u2019s part of our responsibility as designers\u2014to create spaces that support the lifestyle our clients want and deserve.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nASID and ANDMORE panel on Designing for Joy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
Color and Texture and My Favorite Things from High Point Market<\/h3>\n
Color and texture continue to mingle, with metals and wood used more purposefully than ever. We are looking back to our past for hints to our design future. So many lovely vintage and antique pieces have been reimagined to find a home in a design story. But it wasn\u2019t just about the materials, it was about intention. Designing from the heart instead of for more likes and follows is gaining momentum. There are many opportunities to find that perfect item when shopping at Market.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nMixing of colors and patterns at Odette. Photo by Sharon L Sherman<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nTextures and hardware are important<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nChairbacks are part of the story at Charleston Forge<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nWhen a rug textile becomes art. Photo by Sharon L Sherman<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sustainability at the Antiques Design Center: Storytelling through design.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\nOne of my favorite stops was the Antique Design Center. It\u2019s a perfect example of how we can reuse, renew, and repurpose. These pieces carry stories from the past\u2014and when you bring them into your home, your story becomes part of theirs.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nPieces from the Antique Design Center. Photo by Sharon L Sherman<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
Learning through Listening: Storytelling from High Point Market<\/strong><\/h4>\n\u00a0Friday, I had the opportunity to listen to my friend Caleb Anderson. He spoke about his personal and professional transformation and how design must come from the heart. It\u2019s not about filling a space with stuff. It\u2019s about choosing pieces that you can live with and love. That\u2019s how stories get told through design. The design of the home should be a storyteller weaving the fabric of the life you want to lead. Choosing materials and products that will bring to life the design vision with consideration to sourcing from makers close to home. What you choose and why is making a comeback. Filling spaces with \u201cthings\u201d does not make a house a home.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nCaleb Anderson discusses designing from the heart.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nA calming bedroom is intentionally designed with trending blue and green.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
Spaces That Feel You Back<\/strong><\/h4>\nI often say: It\u2019s not just the way you feel when you\u2019re in a space but it\u2019s the way that space feels when you are in it.<\/em> You\u2019re not just stepping into a room; you\u2019re bringing your story into it. And when that space feels like a sweet embrace, you know you\u2019ve done it right.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
That idea came to life for me when I visited my friend Caroline\u2019s home. Every touch in her space is a reflection of her, what she values, and how she lives. Her family heirlooms were mixed with curated pieces feeling like you were receiving a hug. This is what design should be all about. Not just filling a room with things but creating a storyline that moves through the pieces you include in the design.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Regional Trends and Real Conversations<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/p>\nOur panel at the Point<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
I also joined a panel with the NKBA, alongside the fabulous Michel Smith-Boyd. We talked about regional design trends and how design differs in different parts of the country.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve never been one to chase \u201ctrends,\u201d but listening to Michel\u2019s design philosophy was enlightening. He brings impeccable taste, a sharp business mind, and the kind of perspective that reminds you why we do what we do.<\/p>\n
Touring with the Interior Design Community<\/strong><\/h4>\nI had the awesome pleasure of leading a tour of curated showrooms for designers from The Interior Design Community. Thank you Laurie for asking me to guide this tour.\u00a0<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
Technology + Sensory Experience = The New Design Language<\/strong><\/h4>\nWhile technology continues to influence how we design, it\u2019s the sensory<\/em> experience that connects all regions and styles. What does it feel like to touch that hardware? How does the lighting shift your mood?<\/p>\nThe tactile experience and the emotional resonance are what bring it all together. And as technology advances, it\u2019s helping us layer in even more meaning and accessibility. Smarter homes especially in the kitchen and bath allow designers to tailor the home to be a perfect fit. Just like a seamstress can work magic to make a piece fit just right, tailored design is the ultimate luxury.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Sharon L. Sherman, ASID, NCIDQ, CID, CKD<\/p>\n
About Sharon:<\/h5>\n
Sharon founded Thyme and Place Design, headquartered in Wyckoff, New Jersey. She\u2019s been practicing kitchen and bath design for over 20 years and is\u00a0 Past President of the American Society of Interior Designers \u2013 New Jersey chapter, a professional member of ASID, a Certified Interior Designer in New Jersey, and a Certified Kitchen Designer.<\/p>\n
She is a current member of the editorial board of KBB Magazine, the official magazine of the National Kitchen and Bath Association. Sharon received the Kitchen Bath Design News 2022 Innovator of the Year Award. Her award-winning designs and editorial comments have been featured in\u00a0Forbes, The New York Times, Design Milk, Furniture Lighting and Decor, Designers Today, Bergen NJ magazine<\/em>,\u00a0Kitchen & Bath Design News,<\/em>\u00a0Woman\u2019s Day, Country Decorating, Design NJ, New Jersey Home Magazine, 201 Magazine,\u00a0<\/em>as well as several books. She has authored the\u00a0Interior Designers Guide to Kitchen and Bath Business Success<\/a>, available through the website. Sharon is a sought-after conference speaker and CEU provider. You can contact her through the website\u00a0www.thymeandplacedesign.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/p>\nASID and ANDMORE panel on Designing for Joy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
Color and Texture and My Favorite Things from High Point Market<\/h3>\n
Color and texture continue to mingle, with metals and wood used more purposefully than ever. We are looking back to our past for hints to our design future. So many lovely vintage and antique pieces have been reimagined to find a home in a design story. But it wasn\u2019t just about the materials, it was about intention. Designing from the heart instead of for more likes and follows is gaining momentum. There are many opportunities to find that perfect item when shopping at Market.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nMixing of colors and patterns at Odette. Photo by Sharon L Sherman<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nTextures and hardware are important<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nChairbacks are part of the story at Charleston Forge<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nWhen a rug textile becomes art. Photo by Sharon L Sherman<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sustainability at the Antiques Design Center: Storytelling through design.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\nOne of my favorite stops was the Antique Design Center. It\u2019s a perfect example of how we can reuse, renew, and repurpose. These pieces carry stories from the past\u2014and when you bring them into your home, your story becomes part of theirs.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nPieces from the Antique Design Center. Photo by Sharon L Sherman<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
Learning through Listening: Storytelling from High Point Market<\/strong><\/h4>\n\u00a0Friday, I had the opportunity to listen to my friend Caleb Anderson. He spoke about his personal and professional transformation and how design must come from the heart. It\u2019s not about filling a space with stuff. It\u2019s about choosing pieces that you can live with and love. That\u2019s how stories get told through design. The design of the home should be a storyteller weaving the fabric of the life you want to lead. Choosing materials and products that will bring to life the design vision with consideration to sourcing from makers close to home. What you choose and why is making a comeback. Filling spaces with \u201cthings\u201d does not make a house a home.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nCaleb Anderson discusses designing from the heart.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nA calming bedroom is intentionally designed with trending blue and green.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
Spaces That Feel You Back<\/strong><\/h4>\nI often say: It\u2019s not just the way you feel when you\u2019re in a space but it\u2019s the way that space feels when you are in it.<\/em> You\u2019re not just stepping into a room; you\u2019re bringing your story into it. And when that space feels like a sweet embrace, you know you\u2019ve done it right.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
That idea came to life for me when I visited my friend Caroline\u2019s home. Every touch in her space is a reflection of her, what she values, and how she lives. Her family heirlooms were mixed with curated pieces feeling like you were receiving a hug. This is what design should be all about. Not just filling a room with things but creating a storyline that moves through the pieces you include in the design.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Regional Trends and Real Conversations<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/p>\nOur panel at the Point<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
I also joined a panel with the NKBA, alongside the fabulous Michel Smith-Boyd. We talked about regional design trends and how design differs in different parts of the country.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve never been one to chase \u201ctrends,\u201d but listening to Michel\u2019s design philosophy was enlightening. He brings impeccable taste, a sharp business mind, and the kind of perspective that reminds you why we do what we do.<\/p>\n
Touring with the Interior Design Community<\/strong><\/h4>\nI had the awesome pleasure of leading a tour of curated showrooms for designers from The Interior Design Community. Thank you Laurie for asking me to guide this tour.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Technology + Sensory Experience = The New Design Language<\/strong><\/h4>\nWhile technology continues to influence how we design, it\u2019s the sensory<\/em> experience that connects all regions and styles. What does it feel like to touch that hardware? How does the lighting shift your mood?<\/p>\nThe tactile experience and the emotional resonance are what bring it all together. And as technology advances, it\u2019s helping us layer in even more meaning and accessibility. Smarter homes especially in the kitchen and bath allow designers to tailor the home to be a perfect fit. Just like a seamstress can work magic to make a piece fit just right, tailored design is the ultimate luxury.<\/p>\n
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Sharon L. Sherman, ASID, NCIDQ, CID, CKD<\/p>\n
About Sharon:<\/h5>\n
Sharon founded Thyme and Place Design, headquartered in Wyckoff, New Jersey. She\u2019s been practicing kitchen and bath design for over 20 years and is\u00a0 Past President of the American Society of Interior Designers \u2013 New Jersey chapter, a professional member of ASID, a Certified Interior Designer in New Jersey, and a Certified Kitchen Designer.<\/p>\n
She is a current member of the editorial board of KBB Magazine, the official magazine of the National Kitchen and Bath Association. Sharon received the Kitchen Bath Design News 2022 Innovator of the Year Award. Her award-winning designs and editorial comments have been featured in\u00a0Forbes, The New York Times, Design Milk, Furniture Lighting and Decor, Designers Today, Bergen NJ magazine<\/em>,\u00a0Kitchen & Bath Design News,<\/em>\u00a0Woman\u2019s Day, Country Decorating, Design NJ, New Jersey Home Magazine, 201 Magazine,\u00a0<\/em>as well as several books. She has authored the\u00a0Interior Designers Guide to Kitchen and Bath Business Success<\/a>, available through the website. Sharon is a sought-after conference speaker and CEU provider. You can contact her through the website\u00a0www.thymeandplacedesign.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/p>\nPieces from the Antique Design Center. Photo by Sharon L Sherman<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Learning through Listening: Storytelling from High Point Market<\/strong><\/h4>\n\u00a0Friday, I had the opportunity to listen to my friend Caleb Anderson. He spoke about his personal and professional transformation and how design must come from the heart. It\u2019s not about filling a space with stuff. It\u2019s about choosing pieces that you can live with and love. That\u2019s how stories get told through design. The design of the home should be a storyteller weaving the fabric of the life you want to lead. Choosing materials and products that will bring to life the design vision with consideration to sourcing from makers close to home. What you choose and why is making a comeback. Filling spaces with \u201cthings\u201d does not make a house a home.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nCaleb Anderson discusses designing from the heart.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/p>\nA calming bedroom is intentionally designed with trending blue and green.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Spaces That Feel You Back<\/strong><\/h4>\nI often say: It\u2019s not just the way you feel when you\u2019re in a space but it\u2019s the way that space feels when you are in it.<\/em> You\u2019re not just stepping into a room; you\u2019re bringing your story into it. And when that space feels like a sweet embrace, you know you\u2019ve done it right.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
That idea came to life for me when I visited my friend Caroline\u2019s home. Every touch in her space is a reflection of her, what she values, and how she lives. Her family heirlooms were mixed with curated pieces feeling like you were receiving a hug. This is what design should be all about. Not just filling a room with things but creating a storyline that moves through the pieces you include in the design.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Regional Trends and Real Conversations<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/p>\nOur panel at the Point<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
I also joined a panel with the NKBA, alongside the fabulous Michel Smith-Boyd. We talked about regional design trends and how design differs in different parts of the country.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve never been one to chase \u201ctrends,\u201d but listening to Michel\u2019s design philosophy was enlightening. He brings impeccable taste, a sharp business mind, and the kind of perspective that reminds you why we do what we do.<\/p>\n
Touring with the Interior Design Community<\/strong><\/h4>\nI had the awesome pleasure of leading a tour of curated showrooms for designers from The Interior Design Community. Thank you Laurie for asking me to guide this tour.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Technology + Sensory Experience = The New Design Language<\/strong><\/h4>\nWhile technology continues to influence how we design, it\u2019s the sensory<\/em> experience that connects all regions and styles. What does it feel like to touch that hardware? How does the lighting shift your mood?<\/p>\nThe tactile experience and the emotional resonance are what bring it all together. And as technology advances, it\u2019s helping us layer in even more meaning and accessibility. Smarter homes especially in the kitchen and bath allow designers to tailor the home to be a perfect fit. Just like a seamstress can work magic to make a piece fit just right, tailored design is the ultimate luxury.<\/p>\n
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Sharon L. Sherman, ASID, NCIDQ, CID, CKD<\/p>\n
About Sharon:<\/h5>\n
Sharon founded Thyme and Place Design, headquartered in Wyckoff, New Jersey. She\u2019s been practicing kitchen and bath design for over 20 years and is\u00a0 Past President of the American Society of Interior Designers \u2013 New Jersey chapter, a professional member of ASID, a Certified Interior Designer in New Jersey, and a Certified Kitchen Designer.<\/p>\n
She is a current member of the editorial board of KBB Magazine, the official magazine of the National Kitchen and Bath Association. Sharon received the Kitchen Bath Design News 2022 Innovator of the Year Award. Her award-winning designs and editorial comments have been featured in\u00a0Forbes, The New York Times, Design Milk, Furniture Lighting and Decor, Designers Today, Bergen NJ magazine<\/em>,\u00a0Kitchen & Bath Design News,<\/em>\u00a0Woman\u2019s Day, Country Decorating, Design NJ, New Jersey Home Magazine, 201 Magazine,\u00a0<\/em>as well as several books. She has authored the\u00a0Interior Designers Guide to Kitchen and Bath Business Success<\/a>, available through the website. Sharon is a sought-after conference speaker and CEU provider. You can contact her through the website\u00a0www.thymeandplacedesign.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/p>\nCaleb Anderson discusses designing from the heart.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/p>\nA calming bedroom is intentionally designed with trending blue and green.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Spaces That Feel You Back<\/strong><\/h4>\nI often say: It\u2019s not just the way you feel when you\u2019re in a space but it\u2019s the way that space feels when you are in it.<\/em> You\u2019re not just stepping into a room; you\u2019re bringing your story into it. And when that space feels like a sweet embrace, you know you\u2019ve done it right.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
That idea came to life for me when I visited my friend Caroline\u2019s home. Every touch in her space is a reflection of her, what she values, and how she lives. Her family heirlooms were mixed with curated pieces feeling like you were receiving a hug. This is what design should be all about. Not just filling a room with things but creating a storyline that moves through the pieces you include in the design.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Regional Trends and Real Conversations<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/p>\nOur panel at the Point<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
I also joined a panel with the NKBA, alongside the fabulous Michel Smith-Boyd. We talked about regional design trends and how design differs in different parts of the country.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve never been one to chase \u201ctrends,\u201d but listening to Michel\u2019s design philosophy was enlightening. He brings impeccable taste, a sharp business mind, and the kind of perspective that reminds you why we do what we do.<\/p>\n
Touring with the Interior Design Community<\/strong><\/h4>\nI had the awesome pleasure of leading a tour of curated showrooms for designers from The Interior Design Community. Thank you Laurie for asking me to guide this tour.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Technology + Sensory Experience = The New Design Language<\/strong><\/h4>\nWhile technology continues to influence how we design, it\u2019s the sensory<\/em> experience that connects all regions and styles. What does it feel like to touch that hardware? How does the lighting shift your mood?<\/p>\nThe tactile experience and the emotional resonance are what bring it all together. And as technology advances, it\u2019s helping us layer in even more meaning and accessibility. Smarter homes especially in the kitchen and bath allow designers to tailor the home to be a perfect fit. Just like a seamstress can work magic to make a piece fit just right, tailored design is the ultimate luxury.<\/p>\n
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Sharon L. Sherman, ASID, NCIDQ, CID, CKD<\/p>\n
About Sharon:<\/h5>\n
Sharon founded Thyme and Place Design, headquartered in Wyckoff, New Jersey. She\u2019s been practicing kitchen and bath design for over 20 years and is\u00a0 Past President of the American Society of Interior Designers \u2013 New Jersey chapter, a professional member of ASID, a Certified Interior Designer in New Jersey, and a Certified Kitchen Designer.<\/p>\n
She is a current member of the editorial board of KBB Magazine, the official magazine of the National Kitchen and Bath Association. Sharon received the Kitchen Bath Design News 2022 Innovator of the Year Award. Her award-winning designs and editorial comments have been featured in\u00a0Forbes, The New York Times, Design Milk, Furniture Lighting and Decor, Designers Today, Bergen NJ magazine<\/em>,\u00a0Kitchen & Bath Design News,<\/em>\u00a0Woman\u2019s Day, Country Decorating, Design NJ, New Jersey Home Magazine, 201 Magazine,\u00a0<\/em>as well as several books. She has authored the\u00a0Interior Designers Guide to Kitchen and Bath Business Success<\/a>, available through the website. Sharon is a sought-after conference speaker and CEU provider. You can contact her through the website\u00a0www.thymeandplacedesign.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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That idea came to life for me when I visited my friend Caroline\u2019s home. Every touch in her space is a reflection of her, what she values, and how she lives. Her family heirlooms were mixed with curated pieces feeling like you were receiving a hug. This is what design should be all about. Not just filling a room with things but creating a storyline that moves through the pieces you include in the design.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Regional Trends and Real Conversations<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/p>\nOur panel at the Point<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
I also joined a panel with the NKBA, alongside the fabulous Michel Smith-Boyd. We talked about regional design trends and how design differs in different parts of the country.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve never been one to chase \u201ctrends,\u201d but listening to Michel\u2019s design philosophy was enlightening. He brings impeccable taste, a sharp business mind, and the kind of perspective that reminds you why we do what we do.<\/p>\n
Touring with the Interior Design Community<\/strong><\/h4>\nI had the awesome pleasure of leading a tour of curated showrooms for designers from The Interior Design Community. Thank you Laurie for asking me to guide this tour.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Technology + Sensory Experience = The New Design Language<\/strong><\/h4>\nWhile technology continues to influence how we design, it\u2019s the sensory<\/em> experience that connects all regions and styles. What does it feel like to touch that hardware? How does the lighting shift your mood?<\/p>\nThe tactile experience and the emotional resonance are what bring it all together. And as technology advances, it\u2019s helping us layer in even more meaning and accessibility. Smarter homes especially in the kitchen and bath allow designers to tailor the home to be a perfect fit. Just like a seamstress can work magic to make a piece fit just right, tailored design is the ultimate luxury.<\/p>\n
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Sharon L. Sherman, ASID, NCIDQ, CID, CKD<\/p>\n
About Sharon:<\/h5>\n
Sharon founded Thyme and Place Design, headquartered in Wyckoff, New Jersey. She\u2019s been practicing kitchen and bath design for over 20 years and is\u00a0 Past President of the American Society of Interior Designers \u2013 New Jersey chapter, a professional member of ASID, a Certified Interior Designer in New Jersey, and a Certified Kitchen Designer.<\/p>\n
She is a current member of the editorial board of KBB Magazine, the official magazine of the National Kitchen and Bath Association. Sharon received the Kitchen Bath Design News 2022 Innovator of the Year Award. Her award-winning designs and editorial comments have been featured in\u00a0Forbes, The New York Times, Design Milk, Furniture Lighting and Decor, Designers Today, Bergen NJ magazine<\/em>,\u00a0Kitchen & Bath Design News,<\/em>\u00a0Woman\u2019s Day, Country Decorating, Design NJ, New Jersey Home Magazine, 201 Magazine,\u00a0<\/em>as well as several books. She has authored the\u00a0Interior Designers Guide to Kitchen and Bath Business Success<\/a>, available through the website. Sharon is a sought-after conference speaker and CEU provider. You can contact her through the website\u00a0www.thymeandplacedesign.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/p>\nOur panel at the Point<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
I also joined a panel with the NKBA, alongside the fabulous Michel Smith-Boyd. We talked about regional design trends and how design differs in different parts of the country.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve never been one to chase \u201ctrends,\u201d but listening to Michel\u2019s design philosophy was enlightening. He brings impeccable taste, a sharp business mind, and the kind of perspective that reminds you why we do what we do.<\/p>\n
Touring with the Interior Design Community<\/strong><\/h4>\nI had the awesome pleasure of leading a tour of curated showrooms for designers from The Interior Design Community. Thank you Laurie for asking me to guide this tour.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Technology + Sensory Experience = The New Design Language<\/strong><\/h4>\nWhile technology continues to influence how we design, it\u2019s the sensory<\/em> experience that connects all regions and styles. What does it feel like to touch that hardware? How does the lighting shift your mood?<\/p>\nThe tactile experience and the emotional resonance are what bring it all together. And as technology advances, it\u2019s helping us layer in even more meaning and accessibility. Smarter homes especially in the kitchen and bath allow designers to tailor the home to be a perfect fit. Just like a seamstress can work magic to make a piece fit just right, tailored design is the ultimate luxury.<\/p>\n
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Sharon L. Sherman, ASID, NCIDQ, CID, CKD<\/p>\n
About Sharon:<\/h5>\n
Sharon founded Thyme and Place Design, headquartered in Wyckoff, New Jersey. She\u2019s been practicing kitchen and bath design for over 20 years and is\u00a0 Past President of the American Society of Interior Designers \u2013 New Jersey chapter, a professional member of ASID, a Certified Interior Designer in New Jersey, and a Certified Kitchen Designer.<\/p>\n
She is a current member of the editorial board of KBB Magazine, the official magazine of the National Kitchen and Bath Association. Sharon received the Kitchen Bath Design News 2022 Innovator of the Year Award. Her award-winning designs and editorial comments have been featured in\u00a0Forbes, The New York Times, Design Milk, Furniture Lighting and Decor, Designers Today, Bergen NJ magazine<\/em>,\u00a0Kitchen & Bath Design News,<\/em>\u00a0Woman\u2019s Day, Country Decorating, Design NJ, New Jersey Home Magazine, 201 Magazine,\u00a0<\/em>as well as several books. She has authored the\u00a0Interior Designers Guide to Kitchen and Bath Business Success<\/a>, available through the website. Sharon is a sought-after conference speaker and CEU provider. You can contact her through the website\u00a0www.thymeandplacedesign.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/p>\nWhile technology continues to influence how we design, it\u2019s the sensory<\/em> experience that connects all regions and styles. What does it feel like to touch that hardware? How does the lighting shift your mood?<\/p>\n The tactile experience and the emotional resonance are what bring it all together. And as technology advances, it\u2019s helping us layer in even more meaning and accessibility. Smarter homes especially in the kitchen and bath allow designers to tailor the home to be a perfect fit. Just like a seamstress can work magic to make a piece fit just right, tailored design is the ultimate luxury.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Sharon L. Sherman, ASID, NCIDQ, CID, CKD<\/p>\n Sharon founded Thyme and Place Design, headquartered in Wyckoff, New Jersey. She\u2019s been practicing kitchen and bath design for over 20 years and is\u00a0 Past President of the American Society of Interior Designers \u2013 New Jersey chapter, a professional member of ASID, a Certified Interior Designer in New Jersey, and a Certified Kitchen Designer.<\/p>\n She is a current member of the editorial board of KBB Magazine, the official magazine of the National Kitchen and Bath Association. Sharon received the Kitchen Bath Design News 2022 Innovator of the Year Award. Her award-winning designs and editorial comments have been featured in\u00a0Forbes, The New York Times, Design Milk, Furniture Lighting and Decor, Designers Today, Bergen NJ magazine<\/em>,\u00a0Kitchen & Bath Design News,<\/em>\u00a0Woman\u2019s Day, Country Decorating, Design NJ, New Jersey Home Magazine, 201 Magazine,\u00a0<\/em>as well as several books. She has authored the\u00a0Interior Designers Guide to Kitchen and Bath Business Success<\/a>, available through the website. Sharon is a sought-after conference speaker and CEU provider. You can contact her through the website\u00a0www.thymeandplacedesign.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\nAbout Sharon:<\/h5>\n