A Bittersweet Goodbye: The Estate of Patrick McCarthy
I love integrating vintage items into my designs because they end up being inspirations from different viewpoints throughout history. This is how I learned about Jean Michel Frank tables, mid-century modern furniture differences between Europe and the US, Louis Philippe cabinets,
Art Installation at Home: Challenging, Fun, and Creative!
Hanging wall art is the best part of creating an art collection. Imagine a beautiful piece that you love hanging on your wall. It's an artful solution to any blank space, and it gives your home more personality. Enjoy yourself
Staging Your Space for Sale: The Pros and Cons, Do’s and Dont’s
Does staging a home make for a faster sale on the real estate market? This is a question we get often and a type of project that we have done many times with our agent friends at Corcoran and
Choosing Your Bedroom Paint Color
A bedroom is more than a room. It's a sanctuary for relaxation, for reading, for dreaming. Beautifully designed spaces that are comfortable, warm, and inviting are what I dream about, and with a good paint color, you'll be able to
Asymmetry: How a Design Challenge Can Become a Design Advantage
Sometimes homeowners and their designers are faced with asymmetrical design challenges due to the original architectural layout of the space. As professional interior designers, we look to achieve a balanced composition that feels stable and aesthetically pleasing to the eye.
Maximizing Space With Built-In Radiator Surrounds
Space is a premium asset, be it in a large house or studio apartment. Maximizing not only your horizontal but your vertical square footage as well is so important. It is really a matter of being creative.One prime example is
Mixing Old and New Furniture: Beautiful, Chic and Fun
Mixing vintage pieces in with your new furniture is a terrific way to make a home feel chic and comfortable all at once. Much like mixing mediums as mentioned in our blog about art installation, mixing different styles of furnishings
Choosing the Right Countertop
Choosing the right countertop for your home can be a bit overwhelming if you don't know where to begin: marble, granite, engineered stone, wood, and laminates are all options available in a variety of colors. However, you need to look
Creating a Different Mood in Your Home Through Lighting
Have you ever been to a room and it just felt nice? You can't explain what it is about the room, but there's a pleasant atmosphere. It's the same thing with your home—you want to create spaces that the people
Area Rugs Really Pull the Room Together!
Using area rugs of any kind can make a major difference in any space. Hallways, foyers, living, dining and bedrooms. Any room can be transformed with the right size, shape, and textured rug. They can make a space warmer, not