To be inspired by beauty, be that from Mother Nature or by the beauty created by man is a marvelous gift for all and one that I treasure everyday. As most of you know I am a classicist at heart. My love for classic architecture, classic design is pretty evident in my style. But I also love many other periods and styles. So while the rococo is almost the opposite of classicism I think it is exciting to find amongst the purity of a classical foundation a room that is there for whimsy, the...

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Our very own designer, Teddy Karl, wins first place in the "Central West End Holiday Window Walk, People's Choice Awards!" Teddy added his design creativity to the Chess Club's window. Just imagine what he could do with that special room in your home!

The real challenge when marrying traditional and contemporary design is incorporating new furnishings in a way that won’t make older pieces look dated. Principal designer Teddy Karl of The Great Cover-Up achieved true transitional - we’re talking simple, clean, and utterly timeless - by striking a flawless balance between past and present in this 25th floor urban high-rise. Formal Dining Room: The formal dining room represents a transitional aesthetic at its very best because, well, it...