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Bernhardt, House Beautiful and Forbes Masters celebrate Designers in Residence
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Bernhardt, House Beautiful and Forbes Masters celebrate Designers in Residence
Oct 15, 2023 | High Point | Charlotte Photography
Bernhardt, House Beautiful and Forbes Masters celebrate Designers in Residence

On October 15 during Fall Hight Point Market, the third iteration of Bernhardt’s iconic Designer in Residence showcased a cutting-edge vision of the future as foreseen by the dynamic duo of Forbes Masters.

Based in Atlanta, Tavia Forbes and Monet Masters are known for their contemporary, unique and compelling interiors. In keeping with their trademark boldly eclectic style, they conceived of a future-forward, modernistic interpretation of Bernhardt’s creative legacy, presenting a prophetic aesthetic that pushed beyond the ordinary and prioritized design excellence.

The professional partners’ imaginative take on the Bernhardt gallery was inspired by Fhloston Paradise, a luxe tropical resort featured in the movie The Fifth Element(!). Bold color and a mélange of patterns conjured up a moody, layered look in an entry, lounge and bedroom. The four elements of earth, water, fire and air were represented, as was the duo’s own variation on the magical “fifth element”—a female-centric future. 

The stunning otherworldly spaces were celebrated with a launch event that included a high-energy DJ, food and drinks inspired by the movie, and an opportunity to be featured on the “cover” of House Beautiful, the event’s co-host. One lucky designer also won a trip to Paris—the city where Forbes Masters first met Bernhardt’s creative team. House Beautiful’s editor in chief Joanna Saltz and director of editorial special projects Carisha Swanson helped Bernhardt’s president and CEO Alex Bernhardt Jr. welcome more than 700 guests.

“Designer in Residence was created as a way for us to offer a tribute to great design,” said Bernhardt. “Tavia and Monet are so talented and innovative, and their concept for our gallery is incredibly forward-thinking and fresh. We were honored to work with them and to host this wonderful event with House Beautiful as an homage to the craft of creative design.”

Additional photography courtesy of Bernhardt Furniture.

Tavia Forbes and Monet Masters pose for the larger-than-life House Beautiful “cover”
Tavia Forbes and Monet Masters pose for the larger-than-life House Beautiful “cover”
Tavia Forbes and Monet Masters pose for the larger-than-life House Beautiful “cover”
Joanna Saltz, Alex Bernhardt Jr. and Carisha Swanson
Joanna Saltz, Alex Bernhardt Jr. and Carisha Swanson
Joanna Saltz, Alex Bernhardt Jr. and Carisha Swanson
Tavia and Alex Bernhardt Jr.
Tavia and Alex Bernhardt Jr.
Tavia and Alex Bernhardt Jr.
Joanna Saltz, Tavia Forbes, Monet Masters, Alex Bernhardt Jr. and Carisha Swanson
Joanna Saltz, Tavia Forbes, Monet Masters, Alex Bernhardt Jr. and Carisha Swanson
Joanna Saltz, Tavia Forbes, Monet Masters, Alex Bernhardt Jr. and Carisha Swanson
David Hamilton, Julia McColligan, Jennifer Levene Bruno, Joanna Saltz and Whitney Otto
David Hamilton, Julia McColligan, Jennifer Levene Bruno, Joanna Saltz and Whitney Otto
David Hamilton, Julia McColligan, Jennifer Levene Bruno, Joanna Saltz and Whitney Otto
Cutest guest and all-around good boy Bagel and his human
Cutest guest and all-around good boy Bagel and his human
Cutest guest and all-around good boy Bagel and his human
Ali Stein, Tara Teverbaugh, Tavia Forbes, Monet Masters, Melissa Wilson and Auri Jones
Ali Stein, Tara Teverbaugh, Tavia Forbes, Monet Masters, Melissa Wilson and Auri Jones
Ali Stein, Tara Teverbaugh, Tavia Forbes, Monet Masters, Melissa Wilson and Auri Jones
DJ Elle Dee kept the party lively
DJ Elle Dee kept the party lively
DJ Elle Dee kept the party lively
Tavia Bernhardt, Alex Bernhardt Sr. and Alex Bernhardt Jr.
Tavia Bernhardt, Alex Bernhardt Sr. and Alex Bernhardt Jr.
Tavia Bernhardt, Alex Bernhardt Sr. and Alex Bernhardt Jr.
Guests were offered a choice of wine, bubbly and a color-changing Galaxy Moscow Mule signature cocktail
Guests were offered a choice of wine, bubbly and a color-changing Galaxy Moscow Mule signature cocktail
Guests were offered a choice of wine, bubbly and a color-changing Galaxy Moscow Mule signature cocktail
Guests packed the Bernhardt showroom, where they snacked on North African hors d’oeuvres inspired by “The Fifth Element,” including bacon-wrapped dates and spinach bourekas
Guests packed the Bernhardt showroom, where they snacked on North African hors d’oeuvres inspired by “The Fifth Element,” including bacon-wrapped dates and spinach bourekas
Guests packed the Bernhardt showroom, where they snacked on North African hors d’oeuvres inspired by “The Fifth Element,” including bacon-wrapped dates and spinach bourekas
Dallas designer Stephanie Montelongo won second place in the prize drawing—the choice of any piece of furniture from the Designer in Residence space
Dallas designer Stephanie Montelongo won second place in the prize drawing—the choice of any piece of furniture from the Designer in Residence space
Dallas designer Stephanie Montelongo won second place in the prize drawing—the choice of any piece of furniture from the Designer in Residence space
Event invitations were sent to hundreds of designers across the country, who all descended on High Point for Fall Market
Event invitations were sent to hundreds of designers across the country, who all descended on High Point for Fall Market
Event invitations were sent to hundreds of designers across the country, who all descended on High Point for Fall Market
New York designer Marcie Mars, winner of the trip to Paris Design Week, and Alex Bernhardt Jr.
New York designer Marcie Mars, winner of the trip to Paris Design Week, and Alex Bernhardt Jr.
New York designer Marcie Mars, winner of the trip to Paris Design Week, and Alex Bernhardt Jr.
Party attendees applaud one of the lucky prizewinners
Party attendees applaud one of the lucky prizewinners
Party attendees applaud one of the lucky prizewinners
Beth Hummel from KP Designs in Columbus, Ohio, nabbed the third-place prize, a desert-inspired Swatch watch and a signed copy of “Iconic Home: Interiors, Advice, and Stories from 50 Amazing Black Designers,” which features Forbes Masters
Beth Hummel from KP Designs in Columbus, Ohio, nabbed the third-place prize, a desert-inspired Swatch watch and a signed copy of “Iconic Home: Interiors, Advice, and Stories from 50 Amazing Black Designers,” which features Forbes Masters
Beth Hummel from KP Designs in Columbus, Ohio, nabbed the third-place prize, a desert-inspired Swatch watch and a signed copy of “Iconic Home: Interiors, Advice, and Stories from 50 Amazing Black Designers,” which features Forbes Masters
As the party came to a close, attendees like Maryland designer Tracy Schlegel danced to the exit, departing the showroom with funk and style
As the party came to a close, attendees like Maryland designer Tracy Schlegel danced to the exit, departing the showroom with funk and style
As the party came to a close, attendees like Maryland designer Tracy Schlegel danced to the exit, departing the showroom with funk and style
Kelcey Huff of Waterlily Interiors in Bethesda, Maryland, boogied her goodbyes
Kelcey Huff of Waterlily Interiors in Bethesda, Maryland, boogied her goodbyes
Kelcey Huff of Waterlily Interiors in Bethesda, Maryland, boogied her goodbyes
Auri Jones, Joanna Saltz, Monet Masters and Carisha Swanson snap a selfie
Auri Jones, Joanna Saltz, Monet Masters and Carisha Swanson snap a selfie
Auri Jones, Joanna Saltz, Monet Masters and Carisha Swanson snap a selfie
The team who created the magnificent space, Forbes Masters
The team who created the magnificent space, Forbes Masters
The team who created the magnificent space, Forbes Masters
Bernhardt’s Torres arm chair in Marisa Moire velvet by Schumacher
Bernhardt’s Torres arm chair in Marisa Moire velvet by Schumacher
Bernhardt’s Torres arm chair in Marisa Moire velvet by Schumacher
All the fabrics and furnishings in the space nodded to some aspect of “The Fifth Element,” including Bernhardt’s acrylic Perla swivel chairs upholstered in Schumacher’s Brimfield fabric
All the fabrics and furnishings in the space nodded to some aspect of “The Fifth Element,” including Bernhardt’s acrylic Perla swivel chairs upholstered in Schumacher’s Brimfield fabric
All the fabrics and furnishings in the space nodded to some aspect of “The Fifth Element,” including Bernhardt’s acrylic Perla swivel chairs upholstered in Schumacher’s Brimfield fabric
The Estella acrylic bed was a standout in the bedroom
The Estella acrylic bed was a standout in the bedroom
The Estella acrylic bed was a standout in the bedroom
The dining area featured the Navar dining table, Torres chairs and Stellar entertainment credenza, all of which were enveloped by a custom Blue Burgundy Wash wallpaper by Forbes Masters
The dining area featured the Navar dining table, Torres chairs and Stellar entertainment credenza, all of which were enveloped by a custom Blue Burgundy Wash wallpaper by Forbes Masters
The dining area featured the Navar dining table, Torres chairs and Stellar entertainment credenza, all of which were enveloped by a custom Blue Burgundy Wash wallpaper by Forbes Masters
The entry set the tone for the space with Prado stools in a Gainsborough velvet by Schumacher and an Abkaou wallpaper by Pierre Frey
The entry set the tone for the space with Prado stools in a Gainsborough velvet by Schumacher and an Abkaou wallpaper by Pierre Frey
The entry set the tone for the space with Prado stools in a Gainsborough velvet by Schumacher and an Abkaou wallpaper by Pierre Frey
Every day throughout Market, the movie “The Fifth Element” played on a loop on the wall behind the sofa in the living room
Every day throughout Market, the movie “The Fifth Element” played on a loop on the wall behind the sofa in the living room
Every day throughout Market, the movie “The Fifth Element” played on a loop on the wall behind the sofa in the living room
Upholstered in a Schumacher Swirl velvet fabric, Nala chairs added dramatic movement to the living area
Upholstered in a Schumacher Swirl velvet fabric, Nala chairs added dramatic movement to the living area
Upholstered in a Schumacher Swirl velvet fabric, Nala chairs added dramatic movement to the living area
The Stellar entertainment credenza fit perfectly with the film’s sci-fi theme
The Stellar entertainment credenza fit perfectly with the film’s sci-fi theme
The Stellar entertainment credenza fit perfectly with the film’s sci-fi theme
The orange Gainsborough velvet fabric on the entryway’s Prado stools was inspired by the movie heroine’s brightly colored hair
The orange Gainsborough velvet fabric on the entryway’s Prado stools was inspired by the movie heroine’s brightly colored hair
The orange Gainsborough velvet fabric on the entryway’s Prado stools was inspired by the movie heroine’s brightly colored hair
Custom wallpaper by Forbes Masters, an azure celestial art piece and elegant sconces all contributed to the luxurious, otherworldly overall design
Custom wallpaper by Forbes Masters, an azure celestial art piece and elegant sconces all contributed to the luxurious, otherworldly overall design
Custom wallpaper by Forbes Masters, an azure celestial art piece and elegant sconces all contributed to the luxurious, otherworldly overall design