Blending Styles: Modern and Traditional, Part I
April 11, 2013
Throughout my design work, I’ve always been strongly attracted to rooms that blend both modern and traditional sensibilities. I find these two styles particularly complimentary, and I often play with combinating them in my clients’ homes.
There are several ways to blend these styles, but one of my favorites is …
Finding Inspiration: My New Houzz Account
April 1, 2013
As a designer, I find inspiration comes from all corners of my life. My travels, museums, trade shows, and magazines are just a few sources, but the list is nearly endless. Most of my clients collect inspiration in a similar way, and it’s often helpful for them to keep a …
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Art Deco Inspiration: Lalique Maison
March 17, 2013
Recently, while designing the Owners’ Suites on Oceania’s Marina and Riviera cruise ships, I became intrigued by the designs of the French luxury brand Lalique. The chandelier and railings they had done for the ships’ grand staircases impressed me; the artistry and detail appeared flawless. This is why I was …
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Trend Spotting at NYIGF: Rope and Burnished Metal
March 6, 2013
Lately, all things nautical have consumed me. Perhaps this is because I’m currently sourcing for a project in Miami Beach, and am about to visit St. John for some much-needed beach time. However, I can’t help but think that the sea is a wider trend at the moment. For example, …
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Before & After: Shades of Grey
December 10, 2012
My hometown of New Canaan is a modernist mecca, home to the Philip Johnson Glass House and the Harvard Five. This progressive spirit also made it an appealing choice for my clients, a cosmopolitan family recently relocated from Europe. Their directive: create a more modern, urban living space within the …
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For as long as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated by design and the subtle impact of our surroundings. Some of my earliest influences still resonate – I think of the dark woods and textured lodens of my father’s shooting club, the smell of fresh paint on a new canvas, and the bold symmetry of the Philip Johnson Glass house just down the street.
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