Dabbieri Blog

{ Color Trend: Soft Greens }

The current popularity of the color green is not surprising. It is a reflection of today's ever-present environmental trends and concerns.

In the interior design space, we are seeing the light, subdued greens gaining in popularity over the jeweled, more saturated greens. Overall, we are gravitating towards a more calming, naturally relaxing color scheme.

Here are some of our soft floor coverings swatches that match this trend. Each carpet is made from the finest natural and sustainable wool:

What do you think of the softer greens? Do you prefer more saturated hues?

{ 2010 Designer Showcase Awards Winners }

Representing unique to-the-trade and retail showrooms in their markets, members of International Design Guild sponsor The Designer Showcase Awards to celebrate creativity and inspiration by calling attention to the outstanding accomplishments of interior designers who are such an important part of their clientele.

Each year, professional designers are invited to submit entries of luxury interiors they have created for their clients featuring the exclusive Louis A. Dabbieri Collection. We are pleased to announce the 2010 Designer Showcase Awards winners below:

Grand Prize and Winner of $5,000: Tyler C. Swoverland
Floor Covering Details: 100% wool, hand-loomed custom rugs 
Floor Covering Showroom: Floor Coverings by CPA in Denver, CO

First Runner-Up and Winner of $2,500: Jenny Lynn Wynne
Floor Covering Details: Hand-knotted rugs
Floor Covering Showroom: The Rug Gallery in Cincinnati, OH 

Honorable Mention and $1,000: Lane Oliver 
Floor Covering Details: Dabbieri Acquacotta 
Floor Covering Showroom: Floor Coverings by CPA in Denver, CO



Honorable Mention and $1,000: James Connelly
Floor Covering Details: Oriental rug
Floor Covering Showroom: Kashou Carpets in Milwaukee, WI 



Congratulations to all of our winners! We look forward to announcing the 2011 Designer Showcase Awards!