I thought this was the perfect opportunity to reminisce and show some photos that have never been published before. They are mostly all from Urban Dwellings–we had such a cool space down there in a beautiful old building and I do miss being downtown! The first 5 or so photos were taken right when we opened in 2008. You can just tell how fresh everything was, all in its perfect spot!

The last 5 are from Coveted Home. I love looking back at these photos to see how things have transformed and evolved over the years. Next month in June the store will be transformed once again. A brand new shipment of Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams furniture will be arriving (including a bed, sofa, chairs and tables) along with lots of new accessories, so stay in touch and be on the lookout for the exciting news when everything arrives!

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Photo Credits:

1-8 Patrick Andrew Adams Photography

9-11 Landon Collis Photography

12-16 Forester Michael Photography

It is finally starting to warm up around here and it is time for the Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Spring Special Order Event! Now through May 5th any special order including custom upholstery, coffee tables, side tables, lamps and rugs is 20% off.

We offer free in store consultations on furniture and fabric selections, just bring in some photos of your room. We are here to help you design your life!

As much as it saddens me to write this post, the time has come. My sister, Amanda Steiner, who has been with me every step of the way since I opened Urban Dwellings Design back in 2008 is moving and leaving some really big shoes to fill here at Coveted Home. When she and her husband moved to KC four and half years ago they stated their intentions then that they would be here for 3-5 years, but then would be moving. At the time they weren’t sure where they would be going, but they knew they wouldn’t be here for the long haul. True to their word, they have decided upon a new home in the uber hip city of Portland, Oregon (I can’t wait to start visiting!). I couldn’t be where I am today without the help and support of my sister and the shop just won’t be the same without her.

With that being said, I am in need of finding a replacement for her position as Creative Director. Please pass this post on to anyone that you think would be a good fit for an intimate retail working environment.  Oh, and you have to love dogs because Simone comes to work with me everyday A brief description of the job and my expectations for qualified candidates follows:

The Coveted Home is now hiring for the position of Creative Director. Seeking applicants with strong visual display & merchandising skills. Interior Design background is not required, but must be able to demonstrate knowledge of interior design, current home decor and fashion trends. Position also entails managerial duties such as order entry, social media outreach, scheduling and superior customer service skills. A positive attitude, enthusiasm and dedication to always giving your best is a must. Sales and or management experience is required. Working weekends is to be expected.  Please email resume to: info@covetedhome.com

Here is a board I recently put together for a client. She has a dark brown, semi-contemporary leather sofa that needed to be incorporated into the room. However when I spied on her Pinterest page (another great tool I use to get a sense of a clients style), all of the images she had pinned were of light colored, tufted sofas. All of the rooms she seemed to like were light in color and feeling, leaning towards a modern day approach to traditional or classic styles.

My solution was to incorporate dark and light elements throughout the room to play off what we were starting with and her current day preferences. Dark sofa/light chairs. The coffee table selection is perfect: a two tone wood, dark on top/light on bottom (from MG+BW here). Light console & media cabinet/dark lamps on top.

The walls were already painted a very pretty, neutral greige (color chip behind the sofa on the left) and I think the color fits perfectly into the design. She also already had a rug that is a beige background with a blue pattern. I picked up the blue in the pillows and the artwork. I love how this turned out and can’t wait to see it come to life!

Thank you for shopping small and supporting local businesses. Here’s to a comfortable and beautiful 2013!

We will be closed New Years Eve and New Years Day. We will reopen on Jan. 2nd.

Plenty of unique gifts in shop for the design driven individual on your list! We are staying open an hour later every day this week to help you get your shopping done. Shop local KC!

The first event of November was our Holiday Open House with a special trunk show with our friend and featured jewelry artist, Sara Cramer. Sara’s jewelry is handmade and she imports the glass beads from Japan. Her look is modern and unique, with hints of funk and glamour at the same time.

October has been flying by! Over the past few weeks we have gotten in several new accessory items and I wanted to make a quick update here to showcase the beautiful new inventory.