The Ravi Dining Table by Old Biscayne Designs is my Favorite Find. It features maple wood in a Sheer Night finish with a 60 gloss. While it’s a tricky finish to achieve, the result is truly beautiful! This new shape and style has just arrived in the Mart showroom, and I absolutely love the center leaf!
Contact Deborah, our Chicago Furniture Specialist, at deboraha@caidesigns.net or (312) 755-9163×7003
What is your past work experience/education? Tell us a little bit about how you ended up in this field and what experiences brought you to the world of design.
I received my bachelor’s degree at Illinois institute of Art in Schaumburg for Interior Design. I worked for La-Z-Boy and Crate and Barrel as the interior designer. I worked for a real estate company as a home stager and I also worked at an architecture firm named Morgante Wilson Architects as the Design Coordinator. My love for art started in middle school with painting and I knew I wanted to work in a creative field as I got older. In high school I loved watching HGTV and I knew that wanted to be in the interior design field for sure.
Where were you raised?
Lake Zurich
Where do you draw inspiration from?
Nature
What is your favorite color?
Teal
What do you like to do in your spare time? (Hobbies, Talents, Travel, Family, etc.)
Dancing is my favorite hobby. I have been dancing in a small dance studio for 13 years.
How would you characterize your design style?
Contemporary design would be my design aesthetic. Warm, cozy and functional. I love neutral tones with the use of different textures with gold accents.
What is your favorite food?
Tacos
Carlita can be reached in the Arlington Heights showroom at carlitap@caidesigns.net or by phone at (847) 398-4785×6761
With its galactic appeal, Chandelier Pearl by Eichholtz makes a radiant focal point in your home interior. Its pearl-like alabaster shade is surrounded by four metal rings with a bronze highlight finish on the outside and a gold finish on the inside. The rings can be rotated individually.
This striking piece captures the essence of a fantastical, uncharted planet from a distant galaxy. Three rings in graduated sizes encircle a shade designed to resemble a pearlescent lunar surface. Each bronze ring is accented with subtle hints of gold, creating an opulent effect. Light emanates from within the shade, highlighting the intricate textures of the chandelier. Suspended from an adjustable stem that connects to a canopy above, this fixture is perfect for any space where you desire abundant light and plenty of attention.
Contact Maria, our Troy Lighting Specialist, at mariak@caidesigns.net or (248) 822-1300×2370
The Focus x5 Chandelier by DCW éditions is composed of five luminous acrylic glass discs. Designer Yuji Okitsu was inspired by the beauty of planets floating in space when he created this fixture, reminiscent of soap bubbles suspended in air.
This product is a favorite of mine because its elegant design will add a level of beauty to any room it is hanging in. Each lens amplifies the natural beauty of the space by reflecting different angles of the room through each of the free-floating lenses.
Contact Nathan, our Troy Inventory Specialist, at troyinventory@caidesigns.net or (248) 822-1300×8201
The Villiers Armoire by Alfonso Marina was inspired by a jet turbine and has 1300 hand-applied pieces that decorate its doors, giving it its emblematic textured finish. Its distinct iron base has been cast in a mold to get its tapered shape and it is forged on-site in our factory foundry. It has a slate tabletop and upon opening the double doors, the inside is painted and can be delivered in a variety of different finishes.
The combination of materials and the ability to customize the interior color makes this piece my favorite find.
Contact Scott, our Troy Furniture Specialist, at scottd@caidesigns.net or (248) 822-1300×8225
The Dunhill King Upholstered Bed by Bernhardt is a bold and modern bed, on display in our Troy showroom in chocolate brown velvet. The wide footboard of this piece doubles as a built in bench for added seating, which is why it is my favorite find.
Contact Nicole, our Troy Furniture Specialist, at nicoled@caidesigns.net or (248) 822-1300×8230
The Casey Outdoor Sofa & Chair by Palecek use all-weather, synthetic rope with a teak frame. It’s high style for the patio, lenai or four season room. Very comfortable and you can specify any outdoor fabric.
In Michigan, we get a limited time to enjoy our back yards. This furniture is available to order now and be ready to enjoy as soon as the weather breaks! If you have a second home out-of-state, CAI can ship this beautiful set to any state for you to enjoy year around!
Contact Eileen, our Troy Showroom Manager, at eileenm@caidesigns.net or (248) 822-1300×8232
The Cornerstone Sectional by Century Furniture allows you to create a piece in the style you want, in the size you need and with all of the options you desire.
From the products, history, and craftsmanship, Century sustainability initiatives are some of the best in our industry. They have it all! They have gone above and beyond, and then some, for each and every one of our customers.
Century is one of the most universal brands in the upholstery options. They can accommodate a lot of different shapes and sizes and heights of people on each piece. That is not common, it’s hard to find a company that makes upholstery as universal and well as they do. That is why this product is one of my favorite finds.
When I sell the Cornerstone, and most other Century products, I usually get a “thank you” card in the mail from designer’s clients, stating just how comfortable, cozy, beautiful the products are and how much they LOVE them. Always nice to hear! Once they start with the Cornerstone in one room they want it for all the rooms. Thank goodness we have all the options to select from to make it unique for them.
Contact Connie, our Troy Furniture Specialist, at conniem@caidesigns.net or (248) 822-1300×8232
The Tilda Large Chandelier by Arteriors is my favorite find. This rustically refined chandelier instantly transforms a space. A real statement piece! The multi-tiered form features whitewash-stained wooden dowels, finished in white, on curved and pliable iron arms. The wooden rods will arrive with a series of inherent fissures and cracks that will widen and multiply over time. This is considered a natural occurrence and is both beautiful and intentional.
The Tilda has been one of my favorite chandeliers for a long time. It is a stunning, dramatic modern light during the day. At night, the way it interacts with its surroundings creates a branch-like shadow, almost like a spiderweb.
Contact Tricia, our Indiana Furniture, Lighting & Fabric Specialist, at triciaa@caidesigns.net or (317) 740-0025×8302
The Renalto Bar Cabinet by Old Biscayne Designs is on display in our Denver showroom in an obsidian oak and sierra whitewash metal finish. It features a lit-up interior, wine glass hangers, storage drawers, and a mirrored back with adjustable shelves.
This piece combines a stunning appearance with amazing functionality, a total win-win. It is a two-in-one really; a bar that provides the extra storage everyone needs…and this cabinet’s lighting and pull-out shelves all lend to what you need for a fun cocktail party!
Contact Kristen, our Denver Sales Admin/Junior Seller, at kristeno@caidesigns.net or (303) 282-8100×6972