menu

THE AH-HA MOMENT


Walking into a room with Caracole furnishings is an experience like no other. There’s just something about Caracole style—a certain je ne sais quoi—that evokes emotion and imparts joy. Here’s why Ah-Ha Moments are one of our favorite things about the brand. In fact, the topic is one of 10 X-Factors we’re celebrating this year as part of our 10th Anniversary.


Watch the first episode from our new series, Caracole Unscripted: behind-the-scenes commentary from our design team. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay up-to-date on what's new and happening at Caracole. 

content image
"...when you're looking at a piece of furniture and falling in love with it... and then you open the door or drawer and there's something inside that just takes you by surprise!" 

THE USE OF TEXTURE

“Ah-Ha Moments are all about the unexpected,” says Melanie Dunn, Caracole Product Design Specialist. “It may be a special feature, a unique mix of materials or a creative name—they’re some of the little touches that make Caracole unique.” 

More than just a stunning accent piece with a gorgeous starburst motif in its mahogany top, the Catch A Glimpse table creates an Ah-Ha Moment in any space. Its clever design includes a lower mirrored shelf that reflects a stunning painting on the underside of the table’s top. Delicate chinoiserie painted cherry blossoms peek out of the bottom of this table as you walk by it. A hand-carved scalloped apron, brass banding, and Gold Bullion ferrules complete its appeal.


TRULY UNIQUE

Ah-Ha Moments are particularly meaningful when they offer something never before seen. In Awesome Blossom old world meets modern-day with a stunning chest that brings beauty into the third dimension. Look closely and you’ll see its brilliant gold-leaf façade features a floral motif brought to life with beautiful Swarovski crystals strategically placed in the center of a few key blossoms. “We handpicked the shades of each of these crystals and placed them so the piece almost winks at you as you walk by,” explains Melanie. 


content image
The beauty of these special touches is that they make you think: "How clever, I wonder who thought of that?"
content image

MODERN FUNCTIONALITY

Thoughtful design touches are also a source of meaningful Ah-Ha Moments. It might be a hidden storage compartment in a chest, a lined jewelry tray in a dresser, a drop-down work area in a cabinet or a finished shelf at the back of a sectional that includes a power outlet so you can charge your devices. The beauty of these special touches is they make you think: “How clever, I wonder who thought of that?”

A LITTLE SOMETHING EXTRA

Luxurious touches are found throughout the Caracole line and have come to be a favorite feature over the years. Opening a drawer to find it’s not only fully finished—but it also features a gorgeous pattern hand-selected to complement the piece—is always a source of delight. 

SEE MORE AH-HA MOMENTS ON PINTEREST
"That's when the magic happens. It's an ah-ha moment for us too!"

AN INSPIRING PROCESS

Interestingly, many of these special design elements emerge organically during the design process. Like artists working with an extraordinary palette of materials, finishes, and options, they mix and create as part of the process. “A lot of Ah-Ha Moments happen when we’re ‘playing’ with the products,” says Melanie. “That’s when the magic happens. It’s an Ah-Ha Moment for us too.”

content image


Design Feature-Shelter Me Bed

Tuesday, January 16 2024

Pinnacle Award Winners

Tuesday, January 16 2024

Voice of Design- Christopher Sandomenico

Tuesday, January 16 2024

DETAILS MATTER-Ivory Craze

Tuesday, January 16 2024

Voice of Design-Trish Hayes

Tuesday, January 16 2024

TrendAlert-Reeding and Fluting

Tuesday, January 16 2024

SANDSTONE

Wednesday, July 26 2023

Olympia

Thursday, June 29 2023

Voice of Design-Ryan Saghian

Thursday, June 29 2023

brand ethos

Thursday, March 30 2023

casually chic style spotlight

Thursday, April 28 2022

Storylines Evolution of Design

Friday, March 04 2022

Trend Report Play Up Pattern

Friday, March 04 2022

Details Matter Unique in Nature

Friday, March 04 2022

Details Matter Custom Hardware

Friday, March 04 2022

Behind the Design Live Wire

Friday, March 04 2022

Randi Garrett Design X Caracole

Thursday, October 28 2021

Simply Modern

Wednesday, September 22 2021

Curated and Collected Details Matter

Tuesday, August 24 2021

It's All in the Mix

Friday, July 30 2021

Nature Calls

Friday, March 19 2021

jewelry for the home

Wednesday, February 24 2021

Excellence in Design

Wednesday, December 09 2020

cooking with caracole

Wednesday, November 25 2020

Design Innovation

Monday, March 09 2020

xFactor Custom Hardware

Thursday, January 02 2020

Caracole X-Factors

Thursday, December 05 2019

Say Hello to Serenity

Wednesday, May 29 2019

Modern Geometrics : The shape of things to come.

Wednesday, May 29 2019

Supporting Red Nose Day 2019

Wednesday, May 29 2019

Dare To Shine

Monday, May 27 2019