hgHOME is Heather‘s client showroom and studio space in downtown Durham NC filled with her favorite home furnishings and accessory finds.

In 2001, Heather moved to Durham NC from NYC, where she had attended Parsons for interior design and honed her skills under the tutelage of French designer Robert Couturier. Heather has developed a signature style that combines practicality (kids, pets, and red wine are the facts of life!) with a variety of sophisticated textures - plaster, hide, velvet, linen - and extraordinary lighting.

Now online, Heather’s hgHOME store provides an accessible resource for anyone wanting to purchase designer items typically available “to-the-trade” or from her one-of-a-kind hgSignature line - as well as a D.I.Y. design plan like the one you’re holding now!

High style design has entered the mainstream everywhere we look!

There is a never-ending stream of fresh resources online for generating new ideas and, thanks to the growing ranks of confident and willing participants, implementation on your own is well within reach. In resistance to the “design establishment”, information-rich blogs like Apartment Therapy and Design Sponge are offering up styling tips and projects for every imaginable sensibility. Eclectic? You betcha. Still, while the general tips are helpful, specific direction is what brings together a fabulous room. Our clients are saying, “I could use a little professional direction. But it must be affordable! And the designs practical! And the products accessible!”.

We hear you. And we’re delivering.

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HEATHER GARRETTINTERIOR DESIGN

An hgY Design Concept Plan

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Z. ResidenceThe Master Bedroom

An hgY Design Concept Plancurated by Heather Garrett

for Heather Garrett Interior Design / hgHOME

Objective:To soften the existing angular architecture of client’s bedroom, creating a modern - yet comfortable - bedroom for a self-proclaimed Dwell Magazine “junkie”. A “bold, modern” use of pattern is encouraged, while employing “a darker palette, incorporating greys and chocolate, with a bit of color”. In order to capture the “Mad Men” vibe, a chandelier may be needed in conveying drama and ambient light.

Design Challenge: Second ViewThe narrow horizontal window openings, while aesthetically interesting in light of the home’s architectural design, pose a challenge when it comes to furniture placement. Softening the angles created by each window’s shape and place: important!

Inspiration #1This photo tells us how much you really DO love a dark palette of greys and chocolates. Only thing we need now is a little color pop. The fur on the bed that softens the angular features is a beautiful addition. We love the chandelier, too!

Inspiration #2Here we go....white, wallpaper, AND graphic pattern. If only these two Inspirations could merge, to give us the depth of the above photo with the graphic pattern and crisp white. Here we go!

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Here are some tips to help ensure you wind up with a relaxed, yet refined, finished space:

1) Hang the lights low! A ceiling fixture can - and should - be hung at its lowest point in order to produce an intimate, warm atmosphere. 6’-8” is the minimum clearance you’ll need if hung above a walkway. 2’-6” is the minimum clearance you’ll need if hung above a dining table.

2) Lamps: the more shapely the better (usually!). Give your lamp some space, and let it stand on its own. Rather than clutter a side table with a small lamp + photo frames + figurines + a clock, go for one large, interesting lamp (whose shade is similarly sized) and a single ceramic vase or antique dish. And, unless the light is needed for task, stick with 60 watts or less for atmosphere.

3) Take drapes to the ceiling! This simply creates a more grand, more dramatic room and adds height to the room. Hang your drapery rod no more than 2-4” below the crown molding or ceiling, when possible. And always allow the drapery to lay at least 1” on the floor. If they get dirty, just plan for a cleaning! It’s not worth having “high waters.”

4) Mix it up, when it comes to bookshelves! Think of your built-in as a forum for “installation art.” Scour trade magazines and decorating books to see how the experts stage these focal points. Alternate books between vertical and horizontal positions. The horizontal stack will double as a platform for a keepsake vase or framed photo. Is your collection full of paperback novels? Turn them backwards, paper-side-out! A beautiful, monochromatic sea of cream.

5) The crowded wall is a must! If your artwork is smaller than 30”h x 36”w, group it together with several others to create a showstopper. Hung no more than 2” apart, and asymmetry is a good thing! And for hanging your artwork or mirrors above a bed or dresser, a good rule is to place the bottom of the piece to be between 6-8” above your furnishing.

Getting the hgY Signature Look

Furniture:1. Martini Side Table in Silver by West Elm - $129

2. Circus Chair by Zuo - $900available through hgHOME

3. Surface Coat Rack by CB2 - $149

4. 8x10’ Carbon Rug by Crate & Barrel - $999 5. Knitted Pouf in Grey by CB2 - $89.95

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Your hgY Shopping List

6. Clare Antiqued Silver Floor Lamp by Crate&Barrel - $249 7. 14x36” White Arctic Fox Faux Fur Throw by Poshpelts from Amazon.com - $199

8. Pair of Magellan Side Tables by Zuo Modern - $230 each available through hgHOME

9. Fractal Mirror by Zuo Modern for Dresser - $575available through hgHOME 10. Wire Cube Lamp by West Elm for Dresser - $79

11. Jupiter Chandelier by ZGallerie - $399

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Accessories:1. Pair of 26” Polka Dot Velvet Pillows in Dove by Kevin O’Brien Studio for Bed - $245 each

2. Andrea Ceramic Vase by Zuo Modern - $90

3. Angelica Ceramic Vase by Zuo Modern - $50above items 1-3 available through hgHOME

4. Queen Organic Cotton Frayed-Edge Sheet Set in White by West Elm - $99 5. Alana Bowl in Shiny White by Zuo Modern - $110

6. 26” Ombre Velvet Pillow in Peacock by Kevin O’Brien Studio for Bed - $245

7. Wallpaper (96sf) - Schumacher “Zimba” in Silver - $148/roll - Estimated at 4 Rolls - $592above items 5-7 available through hgHOME

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8. Shredded Ribbon Pillow Cover and Insert by West Elm for Chair - $36

9. Mongolian Lamb Pillow Cover in Slate and Insert by West Elm for Bed - $153

10. Industrial Mesh Hamper by CB2 - $49.95

11. Potted Papyrus by Crate & Barrel - $119 12. Coppola Horse Head in Red, by Zuo Modern - $150available through hgHOME

13. Queen Square-Tuck Duvet and Pair of Euro Shams in White by West Elm - $147

Estimated Cost: $6,560

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If you’re still scratching your head about an unresolved detail you just can’t seem to nail, a member of our talented team is available for follow-up appointments by phone or email.

hgY Follow-up Consultations:As hgY is an entirely online experience, our follow-up consultation are done via e-mail and are $50 each.

Email hgY@hgHOMEdurham.com, with subject line “Follow-Up Needed”. Please explain the nature of your design question (a photo may help, as well!.) Within 24 hours, an hgY team member will send an e-mail response with additional design direction.

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