When it comes to designing a home that truly resonates with its owners, texture is a crucial element that often gets overlooked. As an interior designer, my first step in creating a space that's uniquely yours is to ask a simple but profound question: “How do you want your home to feel?” This question taps into both the emotional atmosphere and the physical sensations you want to experience in your living spaces.
Read MoreAs a home designer, spring brings anticipation for the warmth and lightness of summer, a season I eagerly prepare for with my clients. Drawing inspiration from Marie-Antoinette's seasonal shifts at Versailles, where she transformed the palace's interiors to reflect the characteristics of each season, I infuse homes with a sense of comfort, peace, and serenity. Here’s how I bring a fresh, airy, and tranquil summer feel into homes, emphasizing lightness and flow.
Read MoreEngage the olfactory senses with scented candles. A subtle fragrance is preferable since not everyone may appreciate strong scents. My personal favorites from Diptyque and Trudon include vanilla, firewood, and basil. This creates a warm and inviting ambiance that complements the visual elements of your decor. Remember to blow out the scented candles before you start eating. You wouldn't want their fragrance to interfere with your meal.
Read MoreIn the heart of this bustling city, I channel my passion for mindfulness into designing spaces that bridge the gap between New York's vibrancy and the tranquility of nature. Each project mirrors my belief that, even in urban life's fervor, mindful living can thrive. Through every touch of simplicity, infusion of nature, play of light, and purposeful design, I aspire to gift city inhabitants with retreats of serenity—spaces that offer solace, rejuvenation, and a profound connection to the present moment.
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