The East Side Peisers
I.J. Peiser is a family-owned and operated fine wood flooring company, trusted by New Yorkers for over 100 years. Known for their lofty clientele list consisting of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Andrew Carnegie, Laurence Rockefeller, Jacob Javits, John Steinbeck, and Johnny Carson, the reputation of the company remains revered and so is its clientele (Think: […]
Gratitude, Mindfulness, and Looking Ahead: The Secret to a Healthy Design Practice
Interior designer, lifestyle expert and luxury furnishings designer Robin Baron doesn’t just do what she’s doing, she knows what she’s doing. Baron wears many hats and has to consciously make sure they don’t topple. Running a three-prong business of home design, home furnishings, and media appearances, Baron is a mindful, energizer bunny that seemingly hasn’t […]
Design to the MAX
When GDG called designer Max Humphrey, the designer was leisurely sourcing at Portland, Oregon’s Schoolhouse Electric, a bespoke lighting, hardware and furniture gem to locals; GDG Digital Editor and Portland-raised, Isabelle Harrington can testify. A Portland transplant who could be mistaken as a native with his vintage, rustic outdoorsy aesthetic and love for Pendleton wool, […]
The Whole Kit and Caboodle
Esteemed British Interior designer Kit Kemp spills about her widely celebrated projects in hospitality, you know, the Firmdale Hotels (including The Crosby Hotel and The Whitby Hotel, dream-stays of every New Yorker), retail, as we saw in her Bergdorf Goodman installation this spring, and textiles, particularly her latest collaboration with Andrew Martin, available through Kravet. […]
Tina Takeover
GDG handed the mic over to designer Tina Ramchandani to share some of her insight and inspiration regarding the recent unveiling of her 160 Leroy project. See her comments below! “The building was inspired by a quote from Oscar Neimeyer, and has diamond faceted windows that were meant to reflect the water and the sky,” […]
The Sourcerer of Sourcing
Houston-native and long-time luxury design and furniture appreciator Adam Cook is carving a name for himself inside-out of Houston’s design industry. Cook, the “Keeper of Shop”, opened Shop at the DCH in Houston, branded digitally as “Shop Called Shop”. Shop is a trade-focused showroom filled with partnered lighting and furniture companies, most of which are […]
Show House ROI
It’s all too familiar that show houses can bring real industry talent to light (Let us not forget Sasha Bikoff who spiraled into success following her Kips Bay 2018 Show House Staircase design). We asked some designers who’ve had their own major moments in show houses over the years what they consider their biggest return […]
Beat the Heat
Give your eyes a break from this heatwave. Behold Forbes & Lomax switches integrated in cool, light, fresh blue-toned spaces, many of which are from standout spring 2019 show houses. Established in London over 20 years ago, Forbes & Lomax has always approached lighting controls from an aesthetic point of view. They have since become […]
GDG’s IG Summer Capsule
It’s the dead of summer and everyone with the exception of your sun-burnt plant has come alive on their summer trips and projects! Thumb-scroll through GDG’s Instagram feed highlights from recent dog days. Holiday House Steele Marcoux, Veranda Editor in Chief DCOTA Troutbeck Resort, NY Designer Camp Hadley Keller, House Beautiful editor DDB Innovations Wallcovering […]
13 Tips for Creating a Charming Guest Retreat
Now that we’re in the thick of summer hosting, we’re sharing Dering Hall’s recent article of tips for curating the perfect guest accommodations. Take note! Some people love hosting — while others loathe it. Whether house guests spark your joy or ruin your mood, the summer months often bring a steady flow of visitors, who […]