October 2, 2011
The nicest bedrooms exude a warm and intimate vibe. And that’s exactly what clients Beatrice and Philippe sought for their own boudoir. The couple, who live in a large home with their two children, spent three long years renovating their…
September 18, 2011
The old adage, “you can’t please all of the people all of the time,” does-n’t apply when designing family rooms. Generally speaking, these spaces must meet the needs of many individuals, so it’s a designer’s job to make sure everybody…
September 4, 2011
Beautiful artwork injects visual impact and brings excitement into a room. But “designing with art” is itself an art form, and if you’re not careful, things can get messy. This was very apparent during a recent project for my clients,…
August 21, 2011
The problem with children? They grow up! And that makes it tricky to design rooms for the little raga-muffins — as my clients, Laura and Michael, recently discovered. They live in a grand, historical home with their 1-year-old daughter, Lauren.…
August 7, 2011
Some people are afraid of spiders, while others have a fear of flying. In my profession, I tend to meet people who are afraid of color! Surround them with beiges and creams and they are happy, but throw in a…
July 24, 2011
Why do guests always end up in the kitchen at parties? Is it a social phenomenon? Some strange gravitational pull? I don’t know, but one thing is for sure: If your friends are going to congregate in your kitchen, you’d…
July 10, 2011
Have you ever walked into a room that just felt awkward? If so, you may have come upon a room that was suffering from the “bad-balance blues.” I recently encountered just such a space when working with my clients, Jesse…
June 26, 2011
I just adore jewelry — and it’s not about the bling. OK, it’s a little bit about the bling, but what I love most is how a gorgeous piece of jewelry brings focus to an entire ensemble. And good design…
June 12, 2011
Great design has to have rhythm to make it a visual feast for the eyes. This was never more evident to me than during a recent project for clients Stephen and Dale, who wanted to spice up their boudoir as…
May 29, 2011
As technology evolves and business concepts change, the traditional office is becoming a thing of the past. I’m living proof. Give me a cell-phone, a car and a laptop (oh, and a large latte, please), and the world is my…
May 15, 2011
Booking a luxurious suite in a swanky hotel is one of the nicer things you can do for yourself when traveling. There’s nothing quite like kicking off your Manolos at the end of the day, slipping into billion-thread-count sheets and…
May 1, 2011
At some point, we’ve all been told to “go with the flow.'” And when it comes to great design, it’s definitely sage advice. This hit home for me during a recent redesign for my clients, Lisa and Randy. The couple…