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Design Consultant Spotlight: Elizabeth Tripp

Elizabeth Tripp

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in another country? Or ever daydream about traipsing across Europe? You should talk to Elizabeth Tripp – Design Consultant! Bonus: Elizabeth habla español. This week we got the scoop from Elizabeth on what makes her “design clock” tick. Read about her travel & local inspiration […]

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Hot Mesh by Blu Dot

Red Hot Mesh Chair by Blu Dot

Heat things up with the Hot Mesh Collection by BluDot! Something that we take great pride in at Hold It Contemporary Home is that we not only show the latest designs and fashionable trends in furniture – we take the time to learn the history and background of the brands and collections that we carry. A […]

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Bucket List Design Destinations

Casa Batllo

We asked our team to describe their top Design Destination from their travel bucket list – somewhere they hope to go and be inspired by the architecture, interior design and art. While traveling to a new place, inspiration is all around. Seeing a new city or country for the first time is one of the […]

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Design Consultant Spotlight: Dwayne Lutringer

This week we are highlighting our fabulous Design Consultant, Dwayne Lutringer. We asked Dwayne a few questions diving into his design taste and personality. Dwayne’s true personality shines through in his answers – he gets right to the point with no fluff. Maybe that’s why he likes clean, minimal design? Ask him next time you […]

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Sofa or Sectional? We can help you decide!

Want to style your living room with a statement focal piece of furniture? Or perhaps you want to get some lounging space in your bedroom? Sofas and sectionals are the go-to solutions! However, how do you decide between the two? Each will impact the aesthetics, functionality, and comfort in its own way – not to […]

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Inspiring Mantras from Famous Designers

Vladmir Kagan

Working in a creative industry like interior and furniture design, we find inspiration everywhere. Many times it is visual inspiration, but sometimes spoken words can have a great impact on a person’s sense of design. Below are a few mantras from influential designers that have resonated with us. Do you have a favorite design mantra […]

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Barrio Arts Crawl

One of the things we love about San Diego is that there is always something new to discover – even those of us who have lived here our whole lives get excited about new openings, exploring new neighborhoods and meeting new people. We recently discovered the Barrio Arts Crawl, a neighborhood event that takes place […]

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Bess Chair Collection by Calligaris

The Bess Chair Collection is one of the most versatile in the Calligaris catalog. The chair is available in hundreds of different combinations. You can choose from a dining chair with a low or high back, with armrests or without, and in stool height or counter height. The solid ash wood legs and sides are available […]

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Defining Luxury

Natuzzi Italia upholstery

Every individual has their own definition of what luxury means to them. To some, it might be having the most high-tech gadget, the latest season’s clothes, or the hottest car available. In the case of interior design, we can explore different areas of luxury as well. Whether you want to decorate one area of your […]

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Qualities We Love About Contemporary

Woman Relaxing on Re-Vive - Bedroom Furntiture in San Diego

Just like the fashion industry, furniture trends change each year, which is one of the most exciting things about the industry – there is always something new to discover! Contemporary furniture has the power to transform the look of any space, but you may not realize that many pieces also have unique characteristics which make them […]

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