Parisian design maven, Pierre Yovanovitch, took the press into his confidence recently, alerting the design world of his plans to create a lighting and furniture collection worthy of his name. Quite literally, as the couture furnishings and chic lighting accessories were to go forth under the name Pierre Yovanovitch Mobilier. Of course the Parisian home-dresser did as proposed. The next step was … [Read more...]

Clear and easy on the eye is great for a little Zen, or a chalkboard. But most homes require some wall candy, even if its just a pop of color here and there, or Grandpa's last whittling design, or his frowning scowl in a portrait. It does not have to be boring and it need not have to adhere to tradition. Maybe you don't really want to hang anything. But you do want to feel nestled in beauty. … [Read more...]

Don't overlook window sills when putting the final touches on interior styling. Candles on a window sill provide a great background for date night. Select candles of a variety of heights and textures. If a window sill is exposed to plenty of sunlight and air, consider creating a mini indoor garden. Another idea is to create a sitting space near the window, with a sofa, comfortable chair, or … [Read more...]

As a designer you look for clients with aesthetics that match your own skillset and preferences. No one wants to be at constant loggerheads with a client, or feel that its like pulling teeth to convey the merits of what seems to you a simple change. Nonetheless, when a designer has a big and bold aesthetic and meets a client who professes the same there can still be challenges, moments when the … [Read more...]

If you love books and vintage styles, the trending decorating styles dark academia and light academia might be for you. These decorating styles have become very popular on TikTok recently. It is a very sophisticated style that adds to antiques and vintage items. Dark academia is moodier and features subdued lighting and colors that are rich and saturated. It's a style that is great for the bedroom … [Read more...]

When designing my children's room, I wanted something that felt simultaneously imaginative, playful and at home. In choosing wallpaper, the challenge was to pick something appropriate for kids while still fitting with the overall home palette. I went with Sandberg wallpaper with blue stripes. This went well with yellow trim, which in turn matched the kids' adjacent yellow bathroom. The shade of … [Read more...]

If you are looking to have an eclectic style interior design, there are many different outside the box ideas that you can implement. For a table setting you can use a mixture of styles or a blend of different cultures. You want this blend to be planned and deliberate. For a sitting room you typically will mix furniture that is traditional with more contemporary pieces. Finally for a living room … [Read more...]