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October/November 2020

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I don’t chase trends. But it’s nice when the t

I don’t chase trends. But it’s nice when the trends catch up 😉

Yesterday I spent the afternoon at @schwartzdesignshowroom catching up with one my designer pals @rebeccareynolds and listening to a panel share what they saw at High Point Market. Here’s what stood out 👇

🤎 Color is warmer. Think earthy tones: cognac, chocolate, burgundy, rich browns, creams, greens and pheasant. And blues? Not on the list this season.

🧶 Texture is just as important as color. Bouclé, chunky chenille and natural sheepskin are everywhere. Wallpaper is getting textural too.

🌿 Pattern is back. Florals and stripes are making a confident return.

🪨 Shape is having its moment. Curvature has been building for 4 to 5 years and it’s here to stay. Expect sculptural furniture that feels more like art.

✨Trends come and go, which is why I don’t design by them. Poetic Modernism® begins with your happiest memories, and those never go out of style. Still, it was fun to hear the panel describe warmth, texture and sculptural shape as “what’s next,” because that’s what my work has always been about….It’s how we create homes that feel like an exhale.

Which of these speaks to you? Tell me below 👇

#HighPointMarket #DesignTrend #interiorarchitecture #poeticmodernism®

Spent the day at @bdny_fair and came back complete

Spent the day at @bdny_fair and came back completely inspired. As a Designer, walking the show floor is like taking a deep breath of fresh ideas. Materials that stopped me in my tracks, connecting with brands, makers, and bumping into designer friends @tina.beckking @interiordesigncommunity @camiabrowninteriors @laurabrooks0671 Now to bring these ideas back to my clients #poetic-living starts here #poeticmodernism® #BDNY2026 #interiorarchitecture #designinspᴏ

What a fun Professional Women in building event wi

What a fun Professional Women in building event with @buildersassociationnnj @mammahjongg @homebuilders @rclmediaofficial.. I’m just learning but Mahjong seems to be all about patterns and connections #mahjong #womeninconstruction

“Michele really got to know us as people.” Wh

“Michele really got to know us as people.”

When we started this project, our clients didn’t come to us with a Pinterest board. They came with a life. Kids, routines, traditions, the way the light hits the entry way in the morning, the corner where everyone ends up at the end of the day. That’s where Poetic Modernism® begins. Before we talk finishes or floor plans, we listen. We learn who you are, what you love, and the moments that make you feel most at home. Then we translate that into the architecture and every detail that follows. Here’s how Jeneca and Robbyn describe it “Poetic Modernism to us means a place we can truly call home. A place where we get to exhale and raise our family.” Not just the art of living beautifully but the luxury of exhaling…A home that holds your life well.

Michele Alfano Design really cannot complete projects without the excellent hands of these craftsman @ccc_builder @fivestarmillwork @faithfulcountertops @kjtilesco @hearthcabinet @wallureny.. Thankyou! Thinking about building or renovating? Let’s talk. Link in bio #poeticmodernism® #designfortheexhale #interiorarchitecture #mahwahnj #bergencountynj