I think a lot about color. Perhaps too much when it comes to design. A muddy or bad color combination somewhere can make me crazy, even make me depressed! But I think colors affect us WAY more than we realize. For me it’s undoubtedly the most important part of a design. When I enter aBarely there color
I love neutral interiors
Yes…I know it’s hard to believe reading this blog.
But I’m seeing lots of neutral interiors that are completely inspiring. I like this beige, organic, silvery, leafy, creamy, botanical, olive, furry, old fashioned yet modern, modern, baroque, brown, wallpapered look.READ MORE I love neutral interiors →
The Power of Purple
I have to admit I hated purple for a long time. I disliked it in interiors, and avoided it like the plague in clothing after Isaac Mizrahi stated somewhere that “lavender ages you”!! But I’ve made a complete turnaround and I’m thinking of purple for my l-o-n-g overdue living room design. Sometimes said to invokeREAD MORE The Power of Purple →
Is "navy and white" modern?
We stayed with my dear friend Jenny in Shelter Island for the last couple of days. She bought an old house, which she spent a year renovating with great results. All the original wood paneling was left with it’s antique wood tone. It gave you the feeling of living on a vintage ship. (If IREAD MORE Is "navy and white" modern? →
White as a backdrop
One thing I’m noticing when I come here is the prevalence of white everywhere. I guess when I bought the house it was so dark–dark plastic flooring covered old wood floors, some windows were boarded up… So I really went nuts with the white porch paint!! I wanted white floors, walls..everything. I wanted to maximize the natural light, and create a bright and airy house that gave me peace. But I amaze myself, being the color addict I am, when I see all this white!READ MORE White as a backdrop →
All you need is BLACK
Framing or outlining anything with black is something I’ve been a bit addicted to for a while. It can be anything, a border on a carpet, a curtain, a shade, a black and white geometric fabric, an shiny black entry door. It just makes everything so instantly elegant and glamorous. In rooms I would never have thought of adding black before I now want to add black. I even find black walls elegant, and not only in restaurants and night clubs. It can feel surprisingly cool in your own home.READ MORE All you need is BLACK →
Yellow, gray and white Hollywood regency
I find any piece of furniture in an unexpected bold yellow color completely irresistible right now. I can’t stop thinking about wanting one, or painting one. Like this Hollywood regency style cabinet….READ MORE Yellow, gray and white Hollywood regency →
Green Fever!
Maybe it’s because everything is turning green around me, that I can’t stop thinking about green. The trees are blooming, so now I don’t have to see my neighbors houses. Not that there’s anything wrong with them I just want to pretend I live in the South of France, way out in the country, surrounded by a green lush forest. Why not? The grass is green and my dogs are going nuts running around in it. Feels like after the long cold winter everything has come alive!
How nice is a bright green wall? Makes you feel gooood!! And how great is it with white and black accents?READ MORE Green Fever! →
My aqua Guest room
It’s amazing how nice it is to go on vacation and how nice it is to come home. Home sweet home! Several nice blog writers have written such nice posts on some of my designs the last couple of months, and many have included my aqua and pink guest room. Since it’s the guest room in my house I thought I would share with you how it evolved.READ MORE My aqua Guest room →
Casually living with color
I find myself drawn to casually colorful interiors lately. Years ago I avoided bright colors like the plague and everything had to be muted and old looking and had to go together just so. I will even admit to going in to homes I had designed (Patty you know who I’m talking about…) and complain that the toys had to be removed, because they ruined the color scheme… I know – awful behavior. Amazing what motherhood can do! Now I love a casual, imperfect colorful home. Whether it’s strong colors on the walls, or just a piece of furniture adding a bright pop of color. I want it somewhere! I have to agree with Jonathan Adler, there are no colors that clash! (if used right….had to write that…)READ MORE Casually living with color →