Personal evolution is constant, shaping how we live and what we value. Our homes, designers argue, should evolve alongside us, reflecting both growth and aspiration. For local interior design firm Fredric Alexander, that process begins with intention.
“People start shopping because they love individual pieces. But as they collect, without guidance, it becomes difficult to bring those pieces together,” says Freddy Godinez. “The key is having a plan. How do you want your space to feel when you’re hosting? Who do you want to share that experience with?”
The World Market Center’s annual Spring Sample Sale, open to the public May 19-21, is an opportunity to piece together that plan.
For professionals like Godinez and partner Alexander Stabler, the event offers a chance to source high-quality furnishings at steep discounts. For newcomers, it presents an opportunity to rethink and reimagine their gathering spaces.
The designers encourage shoppers to see the sale not as a spree, but as a starting point. They advise first taking stock of what you already have, and focusing on four key elements to create a refreshed, cohesive design.
4 key elements
1. Anchor pieces, which define the structure and function of a room. Think sofas, dining tables, and furniture sets.
2. Statement pieces, which draw attention and express personality.
3. Lighting, which shapes the mood of any given room.
4. Grounding pieces, which tie the overall look together.
MUST-SHOP VENDORS
Classic Home
Classic Home
At Classic Home, the focus is on pieces that ground a room with subtle confidence. With more than 30 years in the furnishings trade, the brand pairs craftsmanship with a refined, enduring style. Its expansive showroom spans statement furniture, lighting, textiles and outdoor pieces designed to elevate a home’s overall feel. (classichome.com)
Vanguard Furniture
In Building A, where much of the Sample Sale unfolds, Vanguard is a natural first stop. The showroom is priced to move, offering rare access to American-made, designer-exclusive pieces. Each design is an antithesis to mass-produced furniture, with tailored fabrics and refined finishes that bring depth and individuality to any space. (vanguardfurniture.com)
Safavieh
Safavieh
Blending evocative antique reproductions with trend-forward transitional pieces, Safavieh offers a fun and accessible entry into elevated design. Shoppers can find lamps, accent chairs, rugs and tables at approachable prices. A single unexpected find from this brand can transform an entire room, Stabler says. (safavieh.com)
Leftbank Art
Leftbank Art
For art spanning landscapes to contemporary and Southwestern styles, Leftbank delivers in scale and variety. The showroom is vast, with both prints and one-of-a-kind originals. It’s a place to find the piece you did not know you were looking for, Godinez says. (leftbankart.com)
European Bath Kitchen Tile & Stone
In Building A, European focuses on refined countertops, floors and walls. From luxe tile to striking stone, the brand offers a variety of renovation materials. Select pieces including sculptural bathtubs will be available during the Spring Sample Sale. Godinez and Stabler recommend working with a designer for larger projects. (europeanlv.com)
Zuo
For interiors that lean bold and expressive, Zuo delivers a welcome shift. As Godinez notes, the brand thrives on statement-making pieces that inject personality, from sculptural sofas to eye-catching accent tables. Beyond the furnishings, playful details like oversized emoji artwork spark inspiration and conversation. (zuomod.com)
SPRING SAMPLE SALE May 19-21, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., free. World Market Center, lasvegasmarket.com.
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