Frankfurt Kitchen exhibition
- Posted by Erika almeida
The Counter Space: Design and the Modern Kitchen is an exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art and it features the the exceptional “Frankfurt Kitchen” that was built by Grete Schütte-Lihotzky during the 1920’s. This new approach to functional design focused on the comfort and efficiency of the average person’s kitchen. The earlier kitchens were [...]
Serge Mouille vintage table lamp
- Posted by Erika almeida
This vintage table lamp in the style of Serge Mouille combines both classical and contemporary design. This elegance lamp contrast a black biomorphic shade with an angular bass post creating a sophisticated sculptural piece that evokes a sense of movement. Some of the most desired products by interior designers are the ones that can [...]
Adding darker colors to one or two walls
- Posted by Erika almeida
If you are fearful of fully committing to a room which covers all the walls in a room with darker colors, which is completely understandable, another option is to paint one or two walls darker. This is particularly effective for work studios where it’s essential to have perhaps a dark grey behind a workstation [...]
Tribeca residential project
- Posted by Erika almeida
This apartment located in Tribeca is a space I designed for a couple in the city. The original space was enclosed and had several unnecessary partitions which made it feel small and enclosed. The couple had been living in the apartment for a few years and were ready to create a space which represented their [...]
Utilizing dark color palettes to create a unique elegance (part II)
- Posted by Erika almeida
Following up on the post yesterday about utlizing dark color palettes in spaces, here are two more beautiful and effective examples of the warmth possible going with this “off the cuff” combination. The second photo is another angle of the Ella Dining Room and Bar in Sacramento which I posted about last week.
Utilizing dark color palettes to create a unique elegance
- Posted by Erika almeida
If you own a pre-war apartment in Manhattan with crown moldings lining the ceiling and beautiful wood flooring chances are dark grays dominating the interior are not what you are considering as a part of your redesign. It is possible to create a space with these colors and design it in a way that creates [...]
Handwoven silk rugs
- Posted by Erika almeida
This elegant hand woven collection of soft and elegant rugs is perfect in any environment. The capacity of the hand woven viscose fibers to capture light, gives the rugs a soft silk appearance to the eye. This luxurious rug collection comes in different sizes colors and colors
Fabrics
- Posted by Erika almeida
Fabrics, perhaps the most labored over portion of any interior design project, finding those quintessential fabrics which can transform a space. Fabrics are an easy way to incorporate (or try out out) a new or different color palette in a space. If you have some furniture already that you know you would like [...]
Winter photographs
- Posted by Erika almeida
Saw these at the 2010 Armory Art Show in New York City, love the contrast and colors.
Pear shaped chandelier
- Posted by Erika almeida
A nice lighting addition to the chateau in Europe or the mountainside California ranch. A warm centerpiece for a space without taking over the interior.