About Joan MacDowell

Since graduating from design school in Boston, MA, Joan has had 30 years of experience working and living as an Interior Designer, in all parts of the country. Her reputation as one of the top designers in America has grown as her work is featured on HGTV, Extreme Makeover, and major television networks. Since 2003 she has lent her talent to John V. Schultz Furniture & Mattress, enhancing both our showroom and customers homes with beautiful accessories.

Latest Design ArticleApril 29th, 2011

Home Again

The Buyers from John V. Schultz are back from the annual Spring Furniture Market that takes place in High Point, North Carolina and I can't wait to share all the exciting trends we saw and the accents I purchased for our Store's showroom.

To Market...To Market!

I am reminded of the classic nursery rhyme…”To Market, To Market to buy..” It is Spring and that means it is time for the Buyers at John V. Schultz to head south for The International Home Furnishing Market in High Point, North Carolina. For me it’s like the best scavenger hunt you could ever go on.

Making Your New House Your Home

Even if the new home you’ve purchased is in “move-in condition”, it can sometimes take a while to feel at home. Most new homeowners have a list of things they might like to change, but with the hustle of moving in, we sometimes put off our decorating plans. Fortunately, there are some basic steps that can be taken to quickly change the look and feel of your new home.

Reaching New Heights

I recently had a friend ask, "Am I shrinking or are beds getting higher?" It reminded me of the song "HIGH ANXIETY" from a Mel Brooks movie. I assured her she was still 5 ft. 5 and explained it is not so much the bed, but the mattress.

Cabin Fever

I understand how hard it is to find the time and energy to tackle decorating our homes, but maybe this can be our New Year Resolution. I think the first advice I can give is - start small.

Nesting Notebook

Ah Fall! - my favorite time of the year, when my nesting instincts really kick in. Thoughts of curling up on a great comfy sofa, wrapped up in a chenille throw with my latest decorating magazine & a cup of tea... I'm in heaven!

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"I love the challenge of each new project whether it's a budget of $500 or $5000. My job is to interpret the needs and tastes of my clients, achieving not just a beautiful room, but a room that reflects the homeowners personality and lifestyle."
- Joan MacDowell