Design Journal

The terms ‘stunningly beautiful’ and ‘lavishly comfortable’ usually act like two poles of a magnet when it comes designing furniture.   Until now!  Natuzzi Italia’s renowned furniture architects Manzoni and Tapinassi have seemingly defied the furniture laws of physics with the Fidelio Reclining Sofa where extreme comfort comes together with striking beauty to form what could […]

All too often the answer is “not very”.  It usually takes a pillow stuffed here or there, combined with having to twist or turn your body to that find that sweet spot, which inevitably doesn’t last too long anyway.  When you think about, you are actually conforming to your chair instead of the other way […]

It has been said that “art must be an expression of love or it is nothing.”  As humans we express ourselves in many ways, from the clothes we wear, to the way we speak and the objects we surround ourselves with.  Our home and how we furnish it is the ultimate in expression.  It clearly […]

One of the first questions new clients ask when they visit Mercato Interiors is what is the difference between the various styles and which style suits me best?  At Mercato Interiors we carry the two most popular styles in the industry today, which is transitional and contemporary-modern.   Big, bulky, dark traditional furniture was once super-popular […]

If you're like me, I can walk into a room, look around and instantly know that something is missing. All the components of design are there such as color, furniture, and accessory items, but the entire room just feels a little flat. What's missing? Texture!   For what ever reason, texture seems to sometimes be […]

It is customary during this time of the year to give thanks to all those who have brought joy to our lives as well as those who have stepped forward to serve our community and our nation, especially in trying times such as these.  Those that serve in 2020 seem to shine even brighter.  One […]

Going out for dinner and a movie can be fun, but sometimes it can be a hassle.  We have all experienced driving in circles looking for parking, long-lines, poor seats, stale popcorn, and the inevitable loud talker can sometimes dampen the entire evening.  The solution is to bring the theater to you!   Take that small […]

Rome was once considered to be one of the leading cities in the entire world and of all of Rome’s contributions to the modern world, architecture is believed by many historians and scholars to be the most significant.   One of the most stunning architectural achievements of the ancient world is by far the Colosseum built […]

Nelson bed by Cattelan Italia makes a fantastic central focal point in any contemporary bedroom.  It portrays chic and fresh elements of wood and leather with a minimalistic design that fits in well with other modern furnishings while still standing on its own in style. Designed by Andrea Lucatello for Cattelan Italia and manufactured in […]

There are few pieces of furniture that garners more attention than your dining room table, especially during holidays and special events. It is where family and friends will gather around for hours over dinner, drinks and fun conversation. Your dining room table should be more than just a structure that supports dishes and plates, it […]