I find 3-d drawings so helpful when communicating my interior designs to a client. We are doing the interior design for a remodel of a condominium building. On top above is a “before” picture and above is a rendering of what this condominium building’s entrance will look like post remodel. A lot can…
I have pictures of this beautiful sconce called the Damselfly made by Ochre, on my bulletin board in the office. I look at it often because it reminds me that well designed objects transcends style. This sconce would look fantastic in a room of any interior design style. It is lovely in their…
Presented above is an exquisite chaise lounge, meticulously crafted by the renowned French interior designer Andree Putman, whose legacy continues to inspire. This remarkable piece of furniture is available for purchase exclusively at Ralph Pucci Galleries. Chaise lounges, while captivating, may not suit every home or individual. The decision to incorporate one into a living…
Springtime decorating . I I look forward to spring colors every year. For me, its not entirely about being warmed out of the cold, but rather my love for colors perky and fresh. However, come August I will blog of my joy of a rich and dark color palette. Ahhhh the circle of interior…
Canopy by Artistic Tile is my new favorite tile! A 3 dimensional, 16″ x 16″ hand carved stone tile. It reminds me of Japanese woodblock printing. In the last decade tile has gotten more intricate and can be works of art. Great tiles make any interior design look great.
Interior designer, Jouin Manku outfitted Le bar at the Hôtel Plaza Athénée, Paris, with a canopy made from 550 yards of fabric. I especially love the color contrast of brilliant blue with pale purples. Paris has so much design brilliance, it blows me away. Photography by Eric Laignel.
Pantone is a world-renowned authority on color and provider of color systems. A system that is used for identifying, matching and communicating colors throughout the graphic design, architecture, fashion, home furnishing industries. They are a big player. Pantone’s color of 2015 is Marsala which happens to be one of my favorite colors.
Wow, a spectacular barn door made of glass! It is hand carved, painted and silver gilded by Glass River Design. It is also laminated and tempered for safety.