Multifamily folks love talking about the amazing lobby, poolside furniture or operations at the hotels they visit. Inspiration is all around (see mine on Instagram @dianaw_mosher), but it especially loves to hang out at hotels. The hospitality industry is frequently a couple of steps ahead of apartments whether it’s optech or design. That’s why I love attending 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...
The Latest Addition to the Artist Editions Line From Kohler, the 18.02 was designed by ground-breaking artist Janet Echelman and named for the molecular weight of water.
Holiday guests are on their way and some will be bringing their pets with them. Are you ready? If your home isn’t pet proofed, a visiting animal can claw, chew and scuff up your furniture and floors. This is especially concerning if you’ve recently remodeled or purchased new furniture. However, there are many pet friendly, high...
There has been much to explore in New York during NYCxDESIGN 2021. One of the highlights was Emblem Paris’ new showroom at 171 Spring Street in SoHo. The boutique space features a collection of furniture and furnishings from several historic French houses: Maison Taillardat, Maison Craman-Lagarde, Manufacture des Émaux de Longwy 1798 and Vernaz &...
South African-born entrepreneur Bernie de Le Cuona doesn’t believe in trends, but she clearly understands the role that bespoke fabrics play in creating beautiful interiors. Bernie founded her company de Le Cuona in 1992, and she has built the luxury brand around this demand. In fact, Bernie de Le Cuona is on The Walpole Power...
Kitchens and bathrooms are two of the most popular renovation projects among homeowners, according to the 2021 Houzz & Home study. With so many design elements to consider—from fittings and fixtures to hard surfaces and accessories—these spaces offer ample opportunity for experimentation with new styles and trends. They also tend to see more use compared to...
This summer I was able to attend several live events including NY NOW. It was great to be back at Javits even if the show had fewer exhibitors than before COVID. The energy was good, and the brands that showed up had an opportunity to shine. Serving as an IFDA Selects judge was a terrific...
What do bathroom fixtures and automobiles have in common? Two luxury brands with long histories of design and manufacturing excellence decided to collaborate and the results are dazzling. THG Paris’ ICON-X collection, designed and developed with Studio F. A. Porsche, is monolithic with timeless lines, elegant curves and a slender profile. The collection has already received...