Dabbieri Blog

{ Congrats '07 Designer Showcase Awards Winners! }

Let me just say, it's great telling designers they've won thousands of dollars just for doing what they love! It's one of the reasons why every year Dabbieri co-sponsors the Designer Showcase Awards, a competition that pays tribute to the talents of interior designers.

This year's submissions were particularly stunning. So without further hesitation (drum roll please), this year's award winners are...

Grand Prize Award of $5,000: Sherry Hayslip with floor coverings from Clifton Carpets in Dallas, Texas

Dabbieri Award of Distinction of $3,000: Andrea Schumacher with floor coverings from Floorcoverings by CPA in Denver, Colorado

First Runner-Up Award of $2,500: Sara Berninger with floor coverings from The Rug Gallery in Cincinnati, Ohio

Congratulations to our winners! Stay tuned for 2008 Designer Showcase Awards!

{ Creating Sustainable Interiors }

We recently sponsored a webinar (web seminar), led by Associates III, on the basics of creating sustainable interiors - with a key focus on floor coverings.

I began to fully realize how much influence I have as a consumer, to ask directed questions and to push for sustainable products. If you’re not sure what to look for in sustainable floor coverings.

Here’s a handy guide when shopping for sustainable floor coverings:

• Choose materials that are durable and long lasting; like natural wood, engineered wood, reclaimed wood, bamboo, cork, tile, wool and handmade or hand-knotted rugs, including veggie dyes.
• Choose flooring materials that come from natural renewable resources, such as wool, silk, sisal, coir, sea grass, jute and hemp.
• Specify carpeting that is 100% wool or 100% plant fiber or any combination of natural fibers.
• Choose products that are adaptable, reusable and biodegradable.
• Ask about the products you specify, where they came from, how they’re constructed and what the lifespan of the product is.

Associates III is an interior design firm based in Denver, Colorado, USA that specializes in creating sustainable interiors. You can check out their website at associates3.com.

{ Why Dabbieri Blogs }

Seeing as we love chatting about beautiful interiors and what makes them so beautiful - we've started a Dabbieri blog. The first priority - connecting with the global community of interior designers. That's the name of the game.  We're hoping to share and gain insights from others who are very passionate about design. We hope this means you. Stay tuned for an array of thoughts, tips and insights on all things decor.