Notes from the Box

Cabinet Fever: How to Choose the Perfect Freestanding Cabinet for Any Room Storage is one of the most important elements in a well-designed home. The best storage solutions do more than hide clutter—they improve how a room works while adding beauty, character, and style. Freestanding cabinets offer a flexible and elegant alternative to built-in...

Why Reclaimed Luxury Furniture and Lighting Are Defining Elevated Interior Design Luxury design is evolving. Today’s most memorable interiors are no longer built around mass-produced pieces or spaces that feel overly polished and predictable. Instead, homeowners, designers, and collectors are turning toward reclaimed luxury furniture, vintage designer lighting, and distinctive architectural elements that bring depth, story,...

How to Choose the Perfect Table for Every Room in Your Home Tables are some of the most used—and most overlooked—pieces of furniture in a home. From dining tables where families gather, to coffee tables that anchor the living room, to console tables that welcome guests at the entryway, the right table can transform...

Designing with Heart, Function & Personality Great design isn’t just about how a space looks. It’s about how it feels to live in. That’s exactly what interior designer Kristi Frei, founder of Interiors by Kristi, brings to every project—spaces that are not only beautiful, but deeply personal and functional . This week, we’re sharing...

Step Out of Hibernation—And Into Something Fresh There’s a moment every year when it just clicks… The air softens. The light changes. Everything starts to feel alive again. And naturally, we want our homes to reflect that same energy. Spring isn’t about a full redesign—it’s about lightening things up, adding texture, and letting a...

The Cadillac of Lighting There’s lighting… And then there are chandeliers. They don’t just brighten a space—they define it. At Out of the Box, chandeliers are some of the most exciting (and yes, sometimes nerve-wracking) pieces we bring in. They’re heavy, delicate, and often require a team just to hang—but once they’re up? Everything...

Bring a Little Country (and Character) Home There’s something about rustic design that just feels… easy. A little worn. A little weathered. A lot of personality. Whether it reminds you of a quiet farmhouse, a weekend cabin, or even a well-loved workshop, this look brings warmth and authenticity into a space in a way...

A Peek Inside Our Design Minds One of the best parts of what we do? We get to see everything that comes through the door. New arrivals. One-of-a-kind finds. Pieces with history, personality, and craftsmanship you just don’t see every day. And even though we can’t take it all home (trust us—we’ve tried), we...

Where Gathering Comes Naturally There’s something about this time of year. Long weekends. Graduations. Weddings. Reasons to gather—and linger. And more often than not, those moments happen right at home. Around a table. Where things feel easy, conversations stretch a little longer, and no one’s watching the clock. So it makes sense to focus...