Family’s are living in multi-residences under one roof – this means that the demands on our households have changed dramatically. Working with a variety of ages, heights, abilities, and needs requires careful planning and considerations.

Simple isn't boring

There’s a new wave of designing with a return to understated elegance. No need for the over the top, elaborately decorative rooms, just spaces that are authentic, historic, and artful. Simple is just as beautiful.

Farm-to-table

It isn’t what we use our kitchen for that’s changed, but rather how we use them. We’re focused on farm freshness and natural products that are safe and healthy. That means that our planning centres are different that out-of-the-box kitchens.

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Jason Wu’s 2011 Spring RTW is splashed with not-so-recession-proof colours.

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Re-creation of exclusivity: Brizo

On September 11, 2010 By

NEW YORK, NY – In this age of connection and re-connection, which ironically divides us socially but bridges us professionally, anyone can buy anything online. I once bought computer memory for a no-longer-made laptop that I actually ended up returning. I have friends who have bought Modern Revival furniture by special order, something that [...]

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NYC is a buzz with Brizo

On February 21, 2010 By

How envious am I of all the designers on the East Coast who headed out to the Brizo show. Their tweets were endless… and only agrivating because I SO wanted to be there. Other than a bunch of kitchen fittings, I’m sure that I don’t have to tell you that the biggest [...]

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I don’t know why it took me so long to see the amazing Tom Ford’s film A Single Man (novel by Christopher Isherwood), but when I did, it was the house that took my breath way (who cares that it’s being sold for $1.5M, I want it) and that it was [...]

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You’ve heard about have seen the reaction videos on YouTube, but have you thought that designers react to association analysis of predictive consumer trends? I a reaction when I read the press release NKBA Reveals 2010 Kitchen & Bath Design Trends yesterday because I’m not sure if it’s based upon American, North American or trends [...]

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I’ve blogged about this place before, but it’s Cindy Gallops apartment in Chelsea, New York. THIS APARTMENT IS A DREAM! I mean, who doesn’t want a Gucci chain-saw, surrounded by high gloss black, in the old YMCA’s men’s swimming pool and change area!?! [...]

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Freitag Makes Arty Bags

On August 17, 2009 By


Normally Freitag bags are made from cut-up truck tarp’s. For this collection they cut up art. The bags are made from banners from the shows at 4 of the great modern art museums. If you aren’t into the messenger bag look, this chic bag may become the sophisticate’s [...]

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