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The woman who helped usher the interior design industry into full flower in the United States was prolific in putting out ideas that will help freshen up today's interior design business. Look at our latest Designer Monthly, Interior Design: Look Forward by Looking Back to Dorothy Draper.

Did you ever have a problem designing small spaces?  Take a look at how top interior designers solved this common problem in our latest Designer Monthly, How to Design Small Spaces at the Kips Bay Decorator Show House.

 

 

 

 

Entries in bamboo (3)

Thursday
Jun022011

mood board: Asian-inspired

As a designer, one of the questions that I’m frequently asked by potential clients and students alike is what style should I decorate my home in? Or, what style is this? Many times they have some idea but it’s usually hazy and confused. On our Mood Board series, we’ll try to take the mystery out of the multitudes of styles by showing off furniture, lighting and accessories that best reflect the essence of each style and finally answer the age-old question.

Our first stop on our global tour features Asian-inspired styles, all very popular choices for many a home. My selections for the Asian Modern style include an elegant mix of recent furniture as well as mid-century pieces, all pictured above.

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Thursday
May192011

Time for Sprouting Green

For those who still think eco-friendly products are just not stylish enough, we have the watches to appeal to your inner fashion critic.  Sprout watches come in a multitude of colors, some with fun designs on its face. 

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Tuesday
May172011

Pocket Sized DIY 

"I Make My Case" Artist Palette Phone Cases (Photo: Case-Mate)Technology and art have found some playful common ground in the cases for mobile devices and more specifically, phones.  The result is good for everyone, in some cases, even the environment!

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