Thank you Steamboat! 

The Rumor Design team is thrilled to have been nominated within several categories in this year’s Best of the Boat competition; from interior design, to social media, to our café. We are so thankful to have such an amazing team of creative, hard working people who make all of this possible. 

It is an honor to have been named the winner of both Best Interior Design Firm and Best Furniture Store categories, and a nominee for Best Flooring Store. We could not have achieved any of this without the support of our amazing community. 

Congratulations to all of our fellow local businesses who received awards and nominations this year. We are grateful to be a part of this Steamboat tradition!

Setting the table - november 2023

If you subscribe to our newsletter, you may recall November is the national month of gratitude. (If you don’t subscribe to our newsletter click here. It’s filled with lots of fun surprises once a month!) We have so much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving, and cannot wait to celebrate with loved ones. But, once the holiday season begins it can feel like there’s a bit of a snowball effect (pun absolutely intended) and as the days grow short, speeding towards a new year at Rumor Designs we find calm in the chaos of the season by expressing our creativity through beautiful spaces. This month, we want to share some of our designers’ tips and tricks to create a warm, welcoming holiday gathering with tablescape ideas. 

Traditional fall colors like brown, orange, and yellow can begin to feel a bit boring and typical. Lead designer Lindsey Jamison suggests playing with shades like dusty pink in your dinnerware or flatware for a more unique setting.This isn’t your grandmother’s Thanksgiving dinner! “Different colors like pinks, light turquoise, or soft greens can create a whole new atmosphere,” she adds, “for example, mixing vintage soft green wine glasses into your fall color scheme is a nice addition.” 

Lead designer Leslie Dapper uses the holidays as a chance to use a mix of old wine glasses handed down from relatives. “Second hand shops are also a great place to purchase something like that if you don’t have anything on hand,” she adds. If you didn’t already know, we offer one of a kind, vintage glassware at RD Home that might just be the perfect addition to your holiday table… Not to mention, these colors can translate to different table settings throughout the year! 

Another easy-to-achieve idea we are loving is using butcher paper to line your table as opposed to your traditional tablecloth! “I have hosted a few Friendsgiving dinners and White Elephant parties where I find the most versatile + inexpensive way to decorate a festive table is with brown paper tablecloths,” says Order Manager, Kizzy Edmunds. “You can draw out each table setting, or print each guest’s name tag in a fun font, write a holiday message with a fun banner as your centerpiece, or just leave a few markers on the table for your guests to draw on their own.” Kids and grownups alike love the chance to be creative. Plus it’s a no fuss cleanup! “Adding those name tags to the table can also help with getting everyone to sit down when it’s time to eat…” Leslie adds. Setting your table in advance is also a timesaver and makes for one less thing to worry about when guests start arriving. Especially if you need to run interference between family members… I think we all know that feeling! 

We hope you discovered a tip or two that sparks a little joy for you this Thanksgiving, but at the end of the day what your table looks like will never matter as much as the people gathered around it. But we hope we’ve shared a tip or two that spark joy and creativity. Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving from the team at Rumor Designs! 

For more ideas, click here for our Thanksgiving Tablescape Pinterest board!

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From summer patio dining to lounging in the garden, here are some tips from the Rumor Design team for stylish summer decor. To reflect the brighter sunlight during the summer months, the Rumor Design + ReDesign team loves using little elements like pattern and color to make your space more interesting and brighten it up. Rather than choosing a single design element to focus on, we love approaching summer interior decor styling with a curation of patterns, colors, textures and fabrics.

Transitional Spaces

The Rumor Design + Redesign showroom is a multi-functional and stylish place to gather. By designing transitional spaces throughout, including a retail store, coffee shop and an inspirational area, we created a versatile atmosphere. As more families are using their homes for work and play, transitional spaces are trending. Utilize windows, colors, area rugs and statement pieces to define and separate spaces for your summer hobbies, family time and lounging. Valerie Stafford loves having a transitional space, and while reflecting on Rumor Design + Redesigns new aesthetic, she feels ”It’s much more inspiring now that we ourselves can walk through the showroom, and it’s constantly changing.” Valerie also recommends changing up your interior decor seasonally to refresh you space, and believes that “when you move something you see it in a new light, take a desk for example”.

A Staycation Vacation

As the sun stays out longer and temperatures become warmer, people are leaning more towards dining at home than going to reservations. Patio furniture, prints, and outdoor/ indoor transitional seating are great summer interior design staples to bring all of the elements you would leave the house to enjoy to your home. For her staycation style, Rumor Designer Lindsey Jamison loves Cottagecore and describes the trend evolution originating from the idea of slowed-down rural life. Use reclaimed wood pieces, and integrate vintage heirlooms and rustic finishes into your design to get a cottage aesthetic from the comfort of home.

“Cottagecore originated from the idea of slowed-down rural life.”- Lindsey Jamison

Natural Woods, Air, and Light

Enjoy cabin and wood accessories without having cabin fever, by opting for as many natural elements as possible within your environment. As the world becomes more health conscious, there is a global shift towards air quality, vitamin D, and sunlight exposure. Integrating windows and open-concept spaces within your interior design creates opportunities for natural lighting and ventilation within your space. During the summer months, give the artificial lighting a break and bask near some windows. Examining your space to focus on airflow and lighting is an opportunity to integrate some luxurious details into your decor. Focus on window and door accent furniture with avant-garde shapes and accessories with lustrous and elegant lines.

Biophilic Design

Studies show that outdoor views and spaces that focus on our connection to nature and the environment have extremely positive effects on our mental health and overall well-being. During the summertime, spaces that provide views through the use of doors and windows, are in demand. The Rumor team loves using green, organic textures, and patterns found in nature within our designs. Focus on earth tones, warm color palettes, and light woods. Using re-claimed finishes can elevate your summer decor aesthetic to another level. “Many of our designs feature repurposed existing finishes, reclaimed tile, and refinished original cabinets.” Lindsey Jamison says.

Garden Desks and Bench Desks

Summer is here, and many of us are still working from home. However, working from home does not mean that you have to stay inside. Many are turning to garden desks and bench desks to maximize their time outside during the summertime, and take advantage of the beautiful weather. On our recent trip to England, the Rumor team fell in love with the outdoor/ indoor transitional patio pieces at Roche Bobois. From exotic colors and textures to lush fabrics and woodwork, this summer collection has pieces to make your garden office and desk shine. Opt for pieces with aged stone pottery. Whether you are going for a surf-big chill summer aesthetic or designing a romantic, vintage cottage escape, Rumor suggests not being afraid of mixing things up when it comes to your design styles.

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