ICYMI: The Inside just launched a paddle in collaboration with Recess Pickleball! Adorned with our best-selling print, Jade Cherry Blossom, the limited-edition paddle brings one-of-a-kind style to one of America's fastest-growing sports. But before we dive into the...
Interior Designers *Always* Get Fabric Swatches Before Buying Furniture — Here’s Why
If you’re considering buying a piece of upholstered furniture, it’s important to do your research. After all, you want to make sure that you choose the right fabric for your space. That’s why ordering a fabric swatch is so important. A fabric swatch can help you...
What is Performance Fabric? 5 Things You Need to Know
If you've been shopping for furniture or looking for new ways to spruce up your home, you may have come across the term "performance fabric.” But what exactly is performance fabric? And why should you use it in your home? Ahead, we'll explore these questions, in...
Everything You Need To Know About Chinoiserie Decor Style
In recent years we’ve seen a resurgence of a popular style and fabric pattern: Chinoiserie. Chinoiserie is a unique and beautiful decor style that has been popular for centuries. It’s inspired by Chinese art and culture, and when used in the home, it has a luxurious,...
Get Wild: Know The Difference Between Leopard and Cheetah Prints
Exotic animal prints have captivated our design imagination for centuries. From Cleopatra in ancient Rome to Napoleon in 19th-century France, royalty have draped themselves in luxurious furs and incorporated precious animal skins into their interiors to communicate...
What Is a Slipper Chair? Everything to Know About This Design Classic
Have you ever heard of a slipper chair? If not, don’t fret—we’re here to give you a crash course in slipper chair 101. The classic slipper chair is a timeless piece that has been around for centuries, and still remains popular to this day. Whether used as an accent...
Modern vs. Contemporary Furniture: What’s The Difference?
The thesaurus isn’t always your friend in the design world. When it comes to different styles, specificity counts — and just because one thing sounds like another, doesn’t mean the two are interchangable. Case in point? Modern design vs. contemporary design: Two...
What Furniture Styles Are American? 7 Key Eras to Know
One of the best things about personal style is that you can draw inspiration from all parts of the world and all time periods. If your style errs on the traditional side (maybe the term “grandmillennial” resonates?), then you might find yourself drawn to English or...
What Are Traditional Furniture Styles? 7 Characteristics to Look Out For
From so-called "Grandmillennial" design to the relaxed traditionalist style trend, it's clear that traditional furniture styles are making an inevitable comeback. But as the name implies, traditional furniture and traditional style at large has never been concerned...
What is Modern Bohemian Furniture?
What is Modern Bohemian Furniture? Bohemian style furniture has been making a comeback in recent years -- it can be found in industries ranging from clothing to furniture and everything in between. Modern bohemian has started filling houses all over the globe and...