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House Beautiful
Our Founder and President, Barbara Karpf featured as a Visionary in the March 2020 Edition of House Beautiful
BACK IN 2004, when DecoratorsBest.com launched, it was the first e-commerce site allowing everyday people to buy trade-only fabrics and wallpaper. Big names like Ralph Lauren and Robert Allen signed on right away, with other heavy hitters following suit.
Having successfully weathered the rise of e-commerce, business booms. "What I like to do is take a certain amount of proift and put that back into the company," says Barbara Karpf, the brand's founder and president. "Whether it is expanding our reach with marketing or investing in technology, we're looking at new products all the time."
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THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
June 22, 2020
We explore designer Katie Ridder’s deep-rooted love of Bunny Mellon’s grand potting room—and share tips to help you create your own
By
Kathryn O’Shea-Evans
NO BUNNY—whether cottontail or French Angora—ever came across a garden shed quite like Bunny Mellon’s. In 1960, at what was then a nearly 4,000-acre Upperville, Va., estate called Rokeby Farms, the heiress to the Listerine fortune created a showpiece of a potting hut.
New York interior designer Katie Ridder contentedly toils in the three gardens (formal, woodland and cutting) of her own comparatively modest 7-acre weekend retreat outside the city. She considers Mellon’s shed one of her favorite interiors. “It’s such a happy... Read More
A vaulted ceiling webbing by hand-painted "bamboo lattice" appears as floaty as the glass-topped greenhouses that flank the room, and balances the visually weighty faux shelving. "This feels like a conservatory in the middle of Paris where you can go and have a cup of tea and a scone," said Ms. Ridder, who noted the additional layer of patterns adds depth to the room. Cover your own ceiling with Garden Lattice wallpaper in a similarly tawny hue from Waverly Wallpaper. $26 a roll. decoratorsbest.com
THE WALL-TO-WALL-CHARM OF HOME MURALS
August 13, 2020
“A mural adds drama and a custom look to any space. The style should be complementary to your home. The mural will be a focal point in a room, so the colors should work well with the décor and the scene should relate to the surroundings.
Foyers and dining rooms are my favorite spaces for murals. In a foyer, a mural sets the tone for the home. In a dining room, a mural adds a sense of drama and is a great conversation starter. A large bedroom is another room that can be enhanced with a mural. I also love covering a screen with a mural, which adds dimension to a room and can also be used as a room divider.
“I like the cohesive look and drama of covering an entire wall. However, a mural might simulate a painting and it could be very effective on just a portion of a wall.”
“If a mural is in a high-traffic area, a coat of water-based polyurethane with a matte finish will protect it. Test a small section first to see if the colors bleed. If there is sunlight on the mural, use a ceramic film on the window or a window shade to block light during the sunny part of the day.”
— New York-based Barbara Karpf, founder and president of DecoratorsBest, an online retailer for high-end textiles and wallpapers Read More
THE FIVE MOST ICONIC WALLPAPER DESIGNS OF ALL TIME
August 13, 2020
Not only does the right wallpaper make a statement in a room, but it can also elevate the entire ambience of a space. "Wallpaper has a tremendous impact," says Barbara Karpf, the president and founder of DecoratorsBest. "It can instantly create a new look with color and texture and can influence the mood with a new pattern." Read More
SQUARING AWAY YOUR WALLS
August 13, 2020
When walls collide with geometric shapes, an uninspired space can suddenly have a strong point of view. Whether iterated as a patterned wallpaper, mirrors, or artwork in shapely frames, the effec can be subtle or statement making.
New York-based Barbara Karpf, fonder and president of DecoratorsBest, an online retailer for high-end textiles and wallpapers, recommends mixing different geometric patterns together when they have varied scales. "A small, tight pattern works well with a large open geometric- one pattern could have a touch of a color that is prominent in the other pattern," she says.
SCHOOL IS IN SESSION: THESE ARE THE TOP 15 INTERIOR DESIGN STYLES TO KNOW NOW
August 13, 2020
One of the main rules of interior design is to always "edit, edit, edit"—but that should come with a caveat. "Edit, edit, edit"—unless you're a maximalist at heart.
"More is always more," says designer and founder of Andrew Martin, Martin Waller. "Layer texture and pattern to create excitement in a home—more rugs, more art, more objects."
This no-holds-barred style is all about mixing bold patterns, bright colors, unexpected textures, and more in a technicolor whirlwind that delights the senses and always leaves a new detail to be noticed. There are very few rules when it comes to maximalism, but we always think wallpaper (like this one, created in collaboration with Waller, from DecoratorsBest) is a good starting point, since it immediately ups the ante of the interior without crowding it spatially.
THE STORY OF MY HOME
August 14, 2020
That Wallpaper: Annie has described the GP & J Baker Wallpaper as "old-grannyish floral" - right up Jason's alley. "My mother made bold choices- my home is basically a modern version of hers," he says.
The guest room: A mod rocking chair and a guitar that Jason has owned for years just so happened to match, a cool personal touch in this room. "A friend found the art on the street, it's made on a cardboard box that was flattened out," says Jason. "I like this piece visually but I crossed out 'Black People' because I don't think it's true."
All Things Textiles: DecoratorsBest
May 18, 2020
When DecoratorsBest launched back in 2004, it was the first e-commerce company to offer the general public exclusive products that only design pros had access to. Nowadays, the company is your one-stop-shop for all things home décor and design with a special focus on high-end textiles and wallpapers from brands like Scalamandre, Brunschwig & Fils, Kravet, and Ralph Lauren. Read More
A FAVORITE SOURCE FOR DESIGNER FABRIC AND WALLPAPER
May 18, 2020
I would be a millionnaire if I had a quarter for every email, comment and direct message I get on Instagram from readers asking how they can get access to trade fabrics and textiles without hiring an interior designer or decorator. The reality is there are some textile lines you simply cannot access without working with a designer or someone “in the trade.” However, there are ways for consumers to find quite a few of the most popular brands used amongst designers and one of those sources is Decorators Best. If you’re not familiar with Decorators Best, they source thousands of textiles and decorative objects that are traditionally “trade only” items and make them available to homeowners. Read More
The TODAY Show
April 8, 2014
Lifestyle expert Chassie Post offers tips for TODAY viewers on how to brighten up your home, such as swapping out dark colors and wool blankets for something cheerier! Featuring Clarke & Clarke Floribunda Wallpaper Read More
BUSINESS OF HOME
Oct 30, 2019
DecoratorsBest dragged fabric makers online. Now the site is their biggest customer Read More
Forbes - Looking to the Cloud: Entrepreneurs' Favorite Apps
Quote: Barbara Karpf, president of DecoratorsBest, says Avalara software has saved time and money by handling the company's complex sales tax requirements, allowing her fabric and wallpaper business to build staff in areas that can help it grow. "We would be totally bogged down if we didn't have Avalara handling all of our sales tax in over 20 states," she says. Read More
eTail East
August 2018
You Can Redecorate Your Home From The Comfort Of...Your Home
February 2017
Careful, don't get sucked in. This easy-to-search site is a treasure trove of fabric and wallpaper- at wholesale prices.
From toile to leopard, it may be hard to choose a print, but you'll never lack options. Plus, it offers rugs, pillows, poufs and more. And be sure to follow the site on Pinterest for plent of well-organized inspiration.
Paypal Summit
January 2017
Panelist Barbara Karpf and author Robert Herjavec
11 Secret Decor Stores That You Need To Know About
January 2017
Don't be intimidated by the endless fabric, wallpaper and trim options that this site offers. Do, however use the handy filters to help you break down the vast assortment by subject. Looking for black, white and red zebra wallpaper under $100 a roll? Piece of cake.
Apartment Therapy
January 2017
Black & White Done Right: Little Laundry Rooms with Big Style Featuring: Cole & Son's Nuvole Storm
HGTV Magazine
December 2016
Blog Post: Pencil & Paper Co Fabric + Wallpaper Source: DecoratorsBest Badaru's House Tour
CBS New York Cutting Costs: Online Business Simplifies Drop Shipping Tax Situation Read More
Domino
August 2016
Wes Anderson Inspired Wallpaper For Your Viewing Pleasure Featuring: Scalamandre ZEBRAS Masai Red Wallpaper Read More
HGTV Magazine
November 2015
6 Stunning Ugly-Chair Makeovers Featuring: Kravet 27990-40 Upholstery Fabric
Furniture World
October 2015
Barbara Karpf, Founder & CEO, was selected to contribute to an article for Furniture World Magazine, the home furnishings industry's premier furniture trade publication. Read More
Greenhouse Fabrics Blog
September 2015
DecoratorsBest Discusses 2015 Fabric Trends: Interview with Barbara Karpf Read More
Family Circle
June 2015
What's New: Beach Beauty (India Hicks' Faves) Featuring Cole & Son Palm Green/White Wallpaper
Country Living
June 2015
Turn This Country Song Into a Room! Featuring Ralph Lauren Mill Pond Check Fabric
1stDibs - Introspective Magazine
June 8, 2015
Out of the Studio, Onto the Wall Featuring Schumacher Aviary Multi on White Wallpaper
HGTV Magazine
May 2015
Fabrics We Love Featuring Duralee 42244-670 Bubblegum Fabric
DIY Network's Man Caves
September 12, 2014
This episode of Man Caves features wallpaper that DecoratorsBest provided to makeover a father's basement into the ultimate space to kick back and watch football. Featuring Cole & Son Palm Jungle Wallpaper
Designer Insights Feature "Designer Insights with Barbara Karpf"
Our president, Barbara Karpf, was interviewed and featured by Terrys Blinds on how she made DecoratorsBest a successful company, plus her background as an interior designer.
DOMAINE
April 14, 2014
9 Classic Fabric Patterns You Should Know Featuring Schumacher Fox Hollow Ivory Wallpaper, G P & J Baker Fretwork Gold Fabric, and Ralph Lauren Langham Pinstripe Spectator Fabric
PayPal
April 14, 2014
In the Spotlight
This Old House Magazine
April 2014
Cat Tales Featuring Sanderson Studios Omega Cats Ivory/Black Fabric
DOMAINE
March 3, 2014
5 Iconic OSCAR Dresses That Would Make Killer Room Decor Featuring Cole & Son Magnolia Gold Wallpaper
WordPress for Business
February 6, 2014
Out of over 75 million blogs, DecoratorsBest has been featured by Wordpress.com!
This Old House Magazine - Online
April 2011
One Living Room, Three Sophisticated Designs
The Wall Street Journal
December 3, 2010
By Jen Renzi "An online showroom that even gets props from decorators for offering consumers access to its wide wholesale inventory of fabrics, trims and wallpapers. The site offers helpful advice, including calculators to estimate the yardage you'll need to reupholster your skirted love seat or redo your powder-room walls. The Wares: Boussac, Pierre Frey, Phillip Jeffries, Ralph Lauren and Scalamandré. Great Because: Small minimums, quick shipping and other consumer-centric services make this a top pick." Read More
Remodelista
July 2010
Schumacher Aviary - Black On White Wallpaper featured on Remodelista. This unique wallpaper has been hung in a delightful bathroom. (View the Bathroom)
Barbara Karpf Guest Blogs at Robert Allen
July 2010
What design blogs do you like? This week DecoratorsBest shared some of our favorites on Robert Allen's blog. We were very excited to be guest blogger for Robert Allen!" www.robertallendesign.com "This week our guest blogger is Barbara Karpf. Over the past twenty years, her design projects have delighted clients in New York City, the Hamptons and other metro New York locations. Barbara was honored as one of the “Great Designers of the World 2000” and has received wide visibility in decorator ..."
This Old House Magazine
June 2010
Featuring Robert Allen Backyard Fun Lemon Drop Fabric
NewYork.Timeout.com
April 28, 2010
"At this public fabric and wallpaper showroom, owner and former interior decorator Barbara Karpf offers designer-label home textiles from brands such as Thomas Paul and Dwell Studio at discounted prices. If you’re looking to reupholster an old chair or spice up your bedroom walls on a budget, head to the sample-filled space with your vision in mind, and the staff will help you sort through the massive library of more than 200,000 textiles to find a match. Should Greenhouse muted paisley upholstery fabric ($30 per yard), Scalamandré raffia wallpaper ($150–$200 per roll) or Duralee classic toile drapery fabric ($30–$40 per yard) strike your fancy, Karpf will dispatch a staffer to measure your apartment at no extra cost and work with the manufacturer to produce your new drapes or pillows." Read More
House & Garden
September 2006
THE NEW YORK TIMES - House & Home Section
May 11, 2006
"The Secret Source Is Out" by Kimberly Stevens "Ms. Hartmeier frequents small decorator-owned boutiques like Chapman Radcliff Home, an eclectic furniture and object store in West Hollywood where the owners have occasionally been generous about sharing their sources with her. One of her favorite sources is decoratorsbest.com, where she can get any curtain fabric she needs. She recently purchased a Kelly Wearstler design she saw in a magazine to reupholster a pair of Lucite stools."
DOMINO MAGAZINE
Straight-To-Consumer Retailers Stores and websites where you'll find the fabric, wallpaper and other supplies you need.
The Wall Street Journal Online
March 6, 2006
"Interior Decorators On Where To Shop the Web for Home Decor" By Elizabeth Blackwell "The fabric site that came up most often among our designers was kravet.com. But since only design professionals can buy directly here, consumers could go to sites like decoratorsbest.com, which carries Kravet fabric."
The San Francisco Chronicle
May 24, 2006
The San Francisco Chronicle "Traditional interior design trade in trouble as democracy arrives" by Kimberly Stevens The Web site(DecoratorsBest.com) is one of many that make formerly to-the-trade-only fabrics and furnishings easily accessible to nonprofessionals.
Daily Living Blog
May 17, 2006
Started in 2004 by interior designer Barbara Karpf, Decorators Best sells (mostly traditional) fabrics and wallpaper from trade manufacturers such as Robert Allen, Ralph Lauren, Waverly, Kravet, and of course Lee Jofa. Like regular trade showrooms, Decorators Best will allow you to reserve fabric, see cuttings for approval and ship your order directly to the workroom of your choice. Decorators Best can also order additional fabrics than what is on the website (you just need to send them a style number...).
Storefront Newsletter "DecoratorsBest Makes Way to the Top"
January 2006
"Home decor fabric and wallpaper merchant finds success through StoreFront’s Search Engine Marketing Services. When Barbara Karpf launched DecoratorsBest back in 2004, she didn’t know what to expect. Fortunately she found StoreFront and was pleasantly surprised with how easy it was to get her site up and running. But just getting a site up and running doesn’t necessarily lead to success if you can’t drive the right traffic to your site. Pleased with the services she received in helping her launch her online store, Karpf elected to turn to StoreFront when she needed help with search engine optimization. "Our rankings improved since we started utilizing StoreFront. In the last six months, our sales have more than doubled," said Barbara Karpf, President of DecoratorsBest. "We also decreased our pay-per-click advertising expenses and are much more profitable. The traffic to our site is substantial and constant. It increases monthly. A majority of our inquiries turn into sales. We’re so busy we need more help." Karpf attributes much of her success to keyword selection. StoreFront’s experts helped her select a set of keywords specific to the products her site carried, which produced better, more cost-effective results than the broader keywords she used previously. Currently, searches for keywords like designer drapery fabric, designer wallpaper, and Ralph Lauren wallpaper all result in a front page listing for DecoratorsBest.com on both Google and Yahoo. DecoratorsBest features the best home decorating upholstery fabrics and designer drapery fabrics plus discount designer wallpaper offered in design centers. Many decorating fabric items are sold exclusively to interior designers for their clients and are now available to the general public through their site. And now, through the help of StoreFront’s Search Engine Optimization Services, they are much easier to find.
