New York is famous for many things. One being design. The Metropolitan Museum of Art has done a spectacular job of gathering designs from all decades and places. From fully furnished 19th century rooms to individual furniture pieces, I felt like I was walking back into time. Rather than exhausting you with my take on each [...]
Powder rooms are one of those projects that you can have fun with. It’s a very utilitarian room so I always like to jazz it up and make it more than just a sink & toilet. This is a room for your guests so it’s a great place to make a statement about you & [...]
A client is considering wallpaper for an accent wall and recently revealed that a few of her friends have tried to talk her out of it. They think it’s passe and a nightmare to install. It is a nightmare to install if you don’t know what you’re doing. It certainly is not passe. With a [...]
Spring is definitely on its way…slowly but surely! I was so determined to push it through the door that I wore my lime belt (a very thin one) over grey dress shirt today…and it certainly perked me up! So here’s a list of everything lime to gear you up for the season…Becareful not to get [...]
The other day, I suggested to a client to use concrete for her new kitchen countertop and was quickly shot down. She thought I was crazy for even going there. Although, I have tendencies for off-the-wall ideas, I thought this was the most sensible solution for this particular client. She has a large family (10 [...]
My designs tend to be simple, neutral, and classic. This is mainly because I have found that most people have difficulty living in dramatic, powerfully punctuated spaces, regardless of how good it looks on a magazine page. People have to live, entertain, and function in the space day after day and trends come and go. [...]
There’s nothing wrong with a rectangular block. But with today’s cutting edge designs, one must wonder what else can be achieved. This piece from The Wood Coop is one of my favourites, combining the beautiful look and feel of curved wood with a simple glass top. Nothing to compete with the wood base. Just beautiful!
Saw this chair at Full House Consignment on W 8 Ave and I cannot stop thinking about it. Just one of those chairs anyone would feel comfortable lounging in. The design is simple and the tripod base gives it a retro look. Upholstery is customizable. Definitely a chair that will be with you for years.