I recently toured the SoHo showroom of Savoir beds, a luxury product steeped in history. I learned that Savoir beds were created in 1905 for London’s Savoy Hotel. For more than 100 years luminaries like Sir Winston Churchill, Giacomo Puccini and Marilyn Monroe enjoyed cloud-like comfort whenever they stayed at The Savoy. Savoir beds are...
Many employers are still looking for ways to attract people back to the office. Design is playing a big role in these efforts. On June 12-14, the best new ideas were on display at The Mart in Chicago during NeoCon. The world’s leading event for the commercial interiors industry, NeoCon is the place to see what’s...
Rugs, wallpaper, ceramics, accessories, accent pieces and lighting… New York City-based artist and designer Peter Valcarcel is a prolific producer of all things beautiful and useful. He also creates abstract artworks inspired by the simplicity of natural forms and the inherent modernist and geometric patterns they suggest. Valcarcel’s signature style pairs monochromatic and neutral tones...
Lefroy Brooks is sometimes typecast as traditional, but the manufacturer actually has a range of styles including collections designed for its Cooper & Graham brand by Yabu Pushelberg—like the Emilie Collection which draws inspiration from the gracefulness of flight. A gentle curve upward to the handles of the Emilie bath fixtures emulates the wing tips...
Co-working was a hot multifamily amenity before Covid—now it’s a must. In fact, work-from-home space leads the list of 2023 design trends for apartment developers. We’ve moved beyond the public health crisis of 2021-2022, but working from home or hybrid work schedules have become permanent for many apartment residents who used to commute to the...
At the 2022 edition of Cersaie, the world’s preeminent exhibition of ceramic tile, naturalistic was the name of the game. Earthy hues, warm tones and botanical patterns were evident throughout the show while new types of natural material looks presented an element of wonder and surprise. The technical prowess of Italian manufacturers adds another palpable...
Whether you visit the city twice a year or live there three days a week, leasing—or owning—a pied-à-terre is a luxury. So it should be more than just a place to hang your hat. Even the smallest city flat can shine with the right layout, clever storage solutions and creative furniture choices. I recently visited...
The lines continue to blur between office, hotel and residential design. Multifamily folks in particular love talking about the amazing lobby, poolside furniture or operations at the hotels they visit. The hospitality industry is frequently a couple of steps ahead of other sectors.That’s why I never miss Boutique Design New York.
High Point Market can feel daunting even if it’s not the first time. One of the benefits of ASID NY Metro membership is the opportunity to tour High Point Market as a group. In October ASID NY Metro Chapter President Katharine Posillico McGowan led us on private showroom visits with Theodore Alexander, Leftbank Art, Bernhardt,...
I’ve spent many hours perusing the Design Within Reach website for discerning clients. Our role has been to translate the client’s vision into a furniture package that will complement the architecture and finishes, resonate with a target market and also perform well over time. Some of our recommendations reside at the NYC Design Within Reach...