Inside Arhaus: The Best-Kept SECRETS in Furniture | Best of Raleigh Ep. 83

Interior design doesn’t have to be expensive, or intimidating. In this episode of Best of Raleigh, Gretchen Coley sits down with Donna Verdi & Julie Campbell (designers at Arhaus in Fenton) to break down what’s actually worth investing in, how to avoid costly furniture mistakes, and the home design trends making a major comeback: color drenching, curved silhouettes, bold florals, texture, warm woods, and curated rooms. You’ll hear practical tips like where to splurge (your “bones” pieces like a sofa or dining table), where to save, and how to start small, even with one chair. 📍 Check Out Their Website: https://www.arhaus.com/pages/cary-nc 📸 Follow on Instagram:   / arhaus   New episodes drop weekly on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts, where we highlight the people, places, and businesses you need to know in Raleigh. 0:00 Design isn’t as expensive (or “bougie”) as people think 0:21 Start small: the “one chair” approach (swivel chair trend!) 0:49 Episode intro + what’s surprising about design right now 1:23 Meet Donna & Julie + how the partnership formed 3:13 Why Our House was a perfect match (craftsmanship + customization) 4:10 The “dynamic duo” collaboration and why it works 6:41 Luxury = the experience (not a price point) 7:13 How Julie fell in love with design (architecture + function) 8:28 Donna’s design origin story (fashion → home textiles) 9:48 Who does what in the partnership 10:17 Design services included: 3D planning, mood boards, full-home support 12:13 Trends coming back: curves, patterns, color, wallpaper 12:46 What is “color drenching”? (ceiling, trim, doors—everything) 13:31 “Grandma sofa” florals + statement headboards 14:33 Dream home must-haves (Chesterfield, ottoman, velvet, swivel chair) 15:47 Post-2020 shift: curated rooms, personality, comfort, antiques mixed in 17:24 How to warm up a white/gray home (woods, leather, texture) 18:26 Ralph Lauren trend + why people want cozy retreat vibes 19:20 Trust + long-term client relationships 20:39 Why work with a designer (avoid mistakes, save money) 21:54 Biggest surprise: design can fit any budget 23:10 Where to find them (Our House Fenton + Instagram) 24:29 Furniture timing + Raleigh influx (why people are moving) 25:27 Wrap-up + watch on YouTube for behind-the-scenes Connect with Gretchen & The Coley Group ↓ 📲 Call or Text us: 919-891-6930 📩 Email: [email protected] Thinking of moving to Raleigh North Carolina? 🏠 Find your Perfect Neighborhood: https://visit.thecoleygroup.com/4oxJhmn 🚚 Get our Raleigh Relocation Guide Here: https://visit.thecoleygroup.com/4qqYUxM #RaleighBusiness #TriangleNC #BestofRaleigh #Arhaus #InteriorDesign