Vendor Spotlight: Hokanson Rugs

Posted on October 9, 2013 by paulaberg

A designer is only as good as his or her vendors, as I see it, because beautiful, high quality designs require beautiful, high quality products and furnishings. Today, I want to shine the spotlight on Hokanson, a business that has been leading the custom rug industry for over 25 years, and which I have turned to for multiple projects.

Based in Houston, Texas, Hokanson was founded as a single-man operation in 1987 by Larry Hokanson. Now, the brand has a world-renowned reputation for exquisite custom rugs and carpets and consists of five full-service showrooms in Houston, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Hokanson rugs grace the floors of some of the most prestigious homes and buildings in the world, from Jay Leno’s set to the Russian Royal

Palaces to even our own White House Oval Office. Hokanson’s reputation has been built on its ability to create anything from exotic and ornate traditional patterns to ultra-chic contemporary designs. They are also known for their keen ability to work with exotic yarns and other unconventional textures and fibers.

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Here’s one of my own interior designs featuring custom rugs by Hokanson. They added just the color and pattern I needed to complete this sophisticated, rustic modern look.

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Have you worked with Hokanson before? What was your experience like and how do you like your custom rug or carpet?

Paula Berg Design Associates Picked as a 2013 Top Mountain Interior Designer

Posted on September 30, 2013 by paulaberg

Each year the editors of Mountain Living magazine create a list of the most talented and influential mountain architects, design/build professionals and interior designers who are working to beautify the West one project at a time. And I am extremely pleased and honored to announce that Paula Berg Design Associates made the 2013 list!

To see the 2013 list of Top Mountain Architects & Interior Designers, pick up a copy of the September/October issue of Mountain Living magazine, which will be available on newsstands through November or head over to MountainLiving.com.

In honor of this occasion, I’d like to share some of my favorite rustic mountain interior design projects I’ve had the pleasure of working on.

One of the reasons I love rustic style interior design projects is because they give me the opportunity to work with unique materials and design concepts to achieve sophisticated spaces with an organic look and feel.

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For this mountain home, I focused on creating a contemporary rustic space that would harmonize with the breathtaking mountain views, and I love the way it turned out. One of my favorite elements is the rugged coffee tables that create the perfect artful centerpiece against the stacked stone fireplace backdrop.

I designed this unique fireplace to double as a sophisticated and artistic accent wall that glorifies natural materials. I love its understated drama and the subtle elegance added through the symmetry and unique chandelier.

You can seem more of my mountain designs by browsing through my gallery here on my website.

Are you looking to remodel or build a new home out West to achieve a gorgeous rustic look and feel? My award-winning design team can help you achieve a home that not only improves your quality of life with its beauty and serenity but with its comfort and functionality, too. Contact Paula Berg Design Associates in Park City at 435-655-9443 or Scottsdale at 480-998-2344, or fill out our contact form online.

Meet Paula Berg – Then & Now

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The creative process works in mysterious ways. What began as a career in communications, teaching and traveling has now evolved into an award-winning interior design business. But it was my passion for art and culture that has chartered my path to becoming a designer.

When I opened my first interior design boutique – Beyond Horizons – in Scottsdale, I was largely inspired by the Southwest style. The traditions, culture, and rich rustic aesthetic all spoke to me. I developed an expertise in purveying fine furnishings in the style as well as interior design advice on how to get the look. I eventually became the first design professional to earn the “Master of Southwest” accolade from Phoenix Home & Garden.

By the time I opened my own design firm – Paula Berg Design Associates – I already had a loyal customer base. But the more clients and perspectives I worked with, the more I was dipping into past experiences of traveling around the globe to draw inspiration from a wide range of traditions and aesthetics.

When Park City, Utah became the home of Paula Berg Design Associates, I was designing interiors in Tuscan, art deco, contemporary, mountain modern, contemporary Hawaiian and even Palladian, among other styles. The expansion of my design experience and knowledge into a wide range of design styles was driven by my ability to adapt to different needs and tastes as I aimed to create magical environments tailored to my clients.

My client-centric design philosophy encouraged me to work with natural and innovative combinations of materials. I was the first designer in the Southwest to incorporate stained concrete floors and etched metals, for example. Consultation regarding the selection of harmonious materials is now one of my specialties.

To see how my inspiration and design experience began in the Southwest and then expanded to cultures and traditions from around the world, browse my portfolio here on my website. If you see a design that speaks to you, and you would like to discuss your own possible design project, contact me today at 435-655-9443 (Park City) or 480-998-2344 (Scottsdale).