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Cate Dunning

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Laura Walker

Lathem Gordon

Timothy Corrigan

Jade Joyner

Cheryl Luckett

Lisa Mende

Elizabeth Pyne

Brian McCarthy

Bunny Williams

Ann Mashburn

Whitney Durham

Suysel dePedro Cunningham

Tilton Fenwick

Anne Maxwell

Madeline Stuart

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This week, we welcome back the lovely design duo, Lathem Gordon and Cate Dunning from GordonDunning, who also just happen to be our guests on episode 6 of Design School. They dive deep into the art of maximizing a small space, sharing their expert tips on layering elements without making the room feel cluttered. Lathem and Cate share their love for creating beautiful cozy nooks and how their design approach evolves to reflect the unique stories of their clients.What You’ll Hear On This Episode: What is the squint test, and how can we use it? New to patterns and layers - listen up for tips on starting small and gaining your confidence as you go along. How to think about small spaces and know when you need to edit. Managing accessories and little trinkets and treasures. A few Lathem and Cate’s favorite ways to bring lighting into a small space. Is there an end-point to maximalism? Why are islands so big, and how can we keep them from being such a cluttered mess? Mentioned in This Episode: Design School with Gordon Dunning: Episode 6 Gordon Dunning @gordondunning ﻿Decorating Dilemma: Thank you Rebecca and we are happy to have you as a loyal fan! First, we suggest using decorative panels instead of functional drapery, which would keep the window treatments within the framing (about six inches on either side) to highlight the high ceilings and create a softening effect. There’s also the possibility of wallpapering the living room and kitchen. Framing wallpaper panels around the archway can also add a decorative touch.As far as the dining set, maybe think about a racetrack-shaped table, either classic or modern in style and a marble or marble-like material for the tabletop. Colorful chairs would also look great. Your choice of table may influence the selection of a new light fixture, like a more organic or circular shape to complement the dining table.

This week, we welcome back the lovely design duo, Lathem Gordon and Cate Dunning from GordonDunning, who also just happen to be our guests on episode 6 of Design School. They dive deep into the art of maximizing a small space, sharing their expert tips on layering elements without making the room feel cluttered. Lathem and Cate share their love for creating beautiful cozy nooks and how their design approach evolves to reflect the unique stories of their clients. What You’ll Hear On This Episode:<ul> <li>What is the squint test, and how can we use it?</li> <li>New to patterns and layers - listen up for tips on starting small and gaining your confidence as you go along.</li> <li>How to think about small spaces and know when you need to edit.</li> <li>Managing accessories and little trinkets and treasures.</li> <li>A few Lathem and Cate’s favorite ways to bring lighting into a small space.</li> <li>Is there an end-point to maximalism?</li> <li>Why are islands so big, and how can we keep them from being such a cluttered mess?</li> </ul> Mentioned in This Episode:<ul> <li><a href="https://www.ballarddesigns.com/trends-features/trends/design-school/gordon-dunning/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Design School with Gordon Dunning: Episode 6</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.gordondunning.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gordon Dunning</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/gordondunning/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@gordondunning</a></li> </ul>﻿Decorating Dilemma: Thank you Rebecca and we are happy to have you as a loyal fan! First, we suggest using decorative panels instead of functional drapery, which would keep the window treatments within the framing (about six inches on either side) to highlight the high ceilings and create a softening effect. There’s also the possibility of wallpapering the living room and kitchen. Framing wallpaper panels around the archway can also add a decorative touch.As far as the dining set, maybe think about a racetrack-shaped table, either classic or modern in style and a marble or marble-like material for the tabletop. Colorful chairs would also look great. Your choice of table may influence the selection of a new light fixture, like a more organic or circular shape to complement the dining table.

Ep. 321: Layers, Levels, and Storytelling with Lathem Gordon and Cate Dunning

Design duo Lathem Gordon and Cate Dunning from GordonDunning join the show this week to talk about their Atlanta based boutique interior design firm. GordonDunning was recently named House Beautiful’s Next Wave Designers, and we totally understand why. Lathem and Cate works with their clients to honor the story of the house, and this team has a knack for creating beauty in working both with the new and old. Lathem and Cate also chat with us about not worrying if you’ll get tired of a decision, how to use sectionals properly, and why things need to actually be comfortable instead of just looking that way.What You’ll Hear on This Episode: Lathem and Cate are very simpatico, but they do share what they disagree on including lights, and toilet paper display! What each of their go to’s are in terms of design and decor, and the inspiration behind them. What it was like to be named as House Beautiful’s Next Wave Designers. What things we should be hanging on to for antique purposes, and what relics we may be better off parting with. How their company GordingDunning works with clients to tell the story of the home, and weave it in with how they want their present and future to look. Ways that we can bring the spirit of an old home into a new house. A few examples of projects in their portfolio where the style ranged from playful and cheerful, mature and refined, to classic and southern. Let’s not make decisions based on fear that we will get sick of it! We are more likely to like our choices for a longer term when we finish it completely instead of stopping midway. What frames can make a house look more textured and charming, and how to bring proportion and scale into your frame choices. Things don’t need to look comfortable, they need to be comfortable. Mentioned In This Episode: House Beautiful Lux MagazineGordon Dunning @gordondunning Decorating Dilemma Good for you for taking a risk, first of all! Your plan sounds like a good one, but it’s not the only option. There are multiple ways to tackle, and it really comes down to your budget and which one works best for you. We like the French Door idea towards the living room, and love your idea of closing the off arch to close off your office. You could do built in bookcases on the wall, and do something with the mill work to make the offset french door make sense. Since there is a lot of height, there’s an opportunity.  

Design duo Lathem Gordon and Cate Dunning from GordonDunning join the show this week to talk about their Atlanta based boutique interior design firm. GordonDunning was recently named House Beautiful’s Next Wave Designers, and we totally understand why. Lathem and Cate works with their clients to honor the story of the house, and this team has a knack for creating beauty in working both with the new and old. Lathem and Cate also chat with us about not worrying if you’ll get tired of a decision, how to use sectionals properly, and why things need to actually be comfortable instead of just looking that way.What You’ll Hear on This Episode:<ul> <li>Lathem and Cate are very simpatico, but they do share what they disagree on including lights, and toilet paper display!</li> <li>What each of their go to’s are in terms of design and decor, and the inspiration behind them.</li> <li>What it was like to be named as House Beautiful’s Next Wave Designers.</li> <li>What things we should be hanging on to for antique purposes, and what relics we may be better off parting with.</li> <li>How their company GordingDunning works with clients to tell the story of the home, and weave it in with how they want their present and future to look.</li> <li>Ways that we can bring the spirit of an old home into a new house.</li> <li>A few examples of projects in their portfolio where the style ranged from playful and cheerful, mature and refined, to classic and southern.</li> <li>Let’s not make decisions based on fear that we will get sick of it! We are more likely to like our choices for a longer term when we finish it completely instead of stopping midway.</li> <li>What frames can make a house look more textured and charming, and how to bring proportion and scale into your frame choices.</li> <li>Things don’t need to look comfortable, they need to be comfortable.</li> </ul> Mentioned In This Episode: <a href="https://www.housebeautiful.com/design-inspiration/a30248319/gordon-dunning-next-wave-2020/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">House Beautiful </a><a href="https://www.lux-mag.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lux Magazine</a><a href="https://www.gordondunning.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gordon Dunning </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/gordondunning/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@gordondunning </a>Decorating Dilemma Good for you for taking a risk, first of all! Your plan sounds like a good one, but it’s not the only option. There are multiple ways to tackle, and it really comes down to your budget and which one works best for you. We like the French Door idea towards the living room, and love your idea of closing the off arch to close off your office. You could do built in bookcases on the wall, and do something with the mill work to make the offset french door make sense. Since there is a lot of height, there’s an opportunity.

Ep. 129: design duo Lathem Gordon and Cate Dunning