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On Thursday, October 17th, 2019 Jarret Yoshida, moderated a timely panel with other change-makers in the interior design industry to discuss charitable work. The panel, charmingly titled, Clients Aren’t the Only Needy Ones- Giving Back in Interior Design, was hosted

Our Brooklyn Brownstone is one of my favorite projects because every room is special to me in its own way. From the unique architecture to the flea market/vintage items that decorate the rooms I love calling this space a part

The purple house interior design project is here and we couldn't wait to share it with you! If you have been following us on Instagram you have already gotten a peak of one of our favorite spaces but we wanted to

We love our furry family members. Dan and I have rescued and found homes for 38 cats, two dogs and one parakeet in the 10 years we have lived in Bed Stuy, Brooklyn. Dogs and cats bring so much joy

How to save money, time and heartaches

Ahhh, yes.  Everyone wants the perfect white.  In reality, the only perfect white is the one that works for your preferences and your space. Every room has warm and cool tones.  Every homeowner also has visual preferences for color and

Interior design can be a stand alone work of art. Like most other things in life, our work can bring so much more fulfillment when paired with a push for social change. We know what it’s like to be without,

Given the circumstances, most of us have been spending a lot of time at home and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. This time is what you make of it, so why not use it to do

Have you ever walked into a beautiful, old church and said to yourself  “You know, I want my house to look like this!” You may not want the entire package, but I’m sure there’s a furniture piece or architectural moment

A few weeks ago we gave you tips on how to elevate your home. Now we want to focus on tips for decluttering your house. You might have a big move coming up or just feel the need to purge

One of the things that Covid-19 certainly highlighted is the unbearable rhythms of our chaotic city life. Many reevaluated their living situation and fled the city during the pandemic. Even though urban areas like New York offer many conveniences, they

As New York City experiences an unprecedented downward economic blip due to the pandemic, a vast majority of New Yorkers still remain committed to living their lives here in the five boroughs. I love Brooklyn and have no intent on

When planning and designing smart home office, it is important to lead by example, with careful layout and design.

Art is a way to help your home tell its own story, but how do you know where to begin? There are a lot of things that go into being an interior designer.

Even though society keeps progressing forward, certain things never change. One of them is the importance of a small but slightly essential room: the bathroom. A poll published by The Independent in 2019 showed that UK adults spend on average

Accessorizing is one of the final, and perhaps one of the most fun stages of home renovation and interior design. While it may seem like it is an easy step to wrap up what may have been a lengthy process,

Decluttering a space, be it a closet, a room or your home can seem like a daunting exercise in futility. How do you sort through years or even a lifetime's worth of collecting and decide what goes and what does

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

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

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

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

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

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.

In a past life, I used to fundraise and Mr. Perenchio would always generously and bravely give money to gay rights organizations at a time in the 90s when the work around gay civil rights was still filled with shame

While most designers love a clean slate, I think working with the history of our clients and their home is a more creative moment for everyone involved. What sparks my creativity is discovering how to honor the past without being

Hanging art is a complicated activity, right? Nope. It's actually quite simple, and this article will briefly explain the dos and dont's for hanging art in your home. How high (or low for that matter) is correct when hanging a piece

A critical part of my job as an interior designer is to offer clients an affordable price point leading to a beautiful finished product. While some clients may want to, and be able to have a larger budget, I am

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

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

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

Rental living can be the perfect option for you and your family. It might be a great way to save money, let you live close to work, or pick up and move whenever you want to. However, there can be real

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,

Using plants of different types throughout your home can make your space greener, and your mood brighter. You can even spice up your recipes with homegrown kitchen herbs and spices. Even those with brown thumbs can find harmony with nature. So

Though my partner and I have no kids of our own, we have plenty of nieces and nephews of varying ages with a variety of interests. We love the time to play and bond with them while visiting, and also

Making a smaller apartment or room physically or visually larger is a common problem faced by many urban and even many suburban dwellers—and this is where an experienced interior designer and sometimes an architect come in. One of our clients