Eco Friendly

Flame Retardant Free Cushions

A few months ago I took a webinar taught by some Chemical professors from Cal Berkley sponsored by the Sustainable Furnishings Council. I had been…


Made in the USA - Apolitical yet Patriotic

The election is over and I am no way going to blog about politics. One thing I'm very patriotic and passionate about, is purchasing domestic goods.…


My Favorite New Furniture Pieces

We have a lot of new pieces at the Kristin Drohan Collection that I wanted to share with you. Chuck Chesterfield Chaz Chesterfield


One Kings Lane Sale Starts Today

Our huge One Kings Lane Sale starts today.  Check it out we have a ton of new pieces.    


Wood Ceiling Beams and Truss Obsession

I have never had a house with two story ceilings or with wood beams prior to this Atlanta house.  My hearth room has a Dutch hip shape or barn…


Eco Friendly Kitchen and Bath Products

Okay, so long time no post.  What can I tell ya.  I took a little sabbatical.  Not at Cirque Lodge or anything.  I was on…


Free Advice Friday-kitchen counter tops

A reader writes: Hi, Re-doing kitchen to include new cabinets, gunstock oak flooring, stainless appliances. What color countertop do you recommend?…


HGTV Green Home

Before I get to the HGTV Green home, I need to thank Nicole Haddad from New York Spaces for the article on the Kristin Drohan Collection on the…


Where do the extra guests sleep?

Are you gearing up for visitor's arrival in the next few days?  I know I am.  This is the first house I've lived in since…


New Before and After

As promised here is a project I recently finished in Va.  I want to point out that even with a modest budget you can get completely custom…


Gearing Up for High Point Market

I can't believe it is time again for our semi-annual buying trip to High Point, NC in a couple of weeks.   I received my buyers pass…


Funky Art and Quirky Lighting

I visited this showroom  last spring at High Point and haven't had a chance to post these pictures.  This showroom has repurposed…


Arlington, Va Eco Friendly Before and Afters Continued...

Thought I'd throw in a picture of the outside of the house for context.  You can see the Craftsman details in the exterior and that makes…


Arlington, VA Eco Friendly Before and Afters

So here are a few of the before and afters from the Arlington, Va house.  Everything this client had we reused, repurposed, and…


Repurpose... Before and After Furniture

I have this really amazing group of friends that  are talented designers and artists here in Northern Va.  My interior design…


Announcing... Kristin Drohan Upholstery

As an interior designer, I’ve found it difficult to acquire eco-friendly upholstery that isn’t 30-50% more expensive and sometimes more…


Green Design Summit

I'm very excited to be attending Design Success University's Green Design Summit the next two days.  I look forward to sharing…


Back to High Point Highlights

Okay, so I’ve digressed the last couples of posts. The last installment from High Point highlights will be covering the eco-friendly…