On Tap: #FaBforDIFFA

The Party: Holiday Delight! In the spirit of the season of giving, Windows by Design: Farrow & Ball for DIFFA, featured a fête filled with food, fun and philanthropy. For the second year, Farrow & Ball teamed up with leading designers across the U.S. to create vignettes in their showrooms in support of DIFFA (Design […]

Meet Interior Designer (& World Traveler): Asler Valero

Experience as a world traveler informs the striking designs of one Venezuelan-born, New York-based interior designer. He participates in charity design events such as the annual Design on A Dime, benefiting New Yorkers living with and affected by AIDS and has a winning charm that makes him easy to adore. He also shares this Editor’s […]

Behind the Glass: Arabian (L)ights

During the holidays, NYC becomes a dazzling wonderland of winter scenes, wide-eyed travelers and the magical displays of holiday cheer. The world-renowned window displays feature haute fashion, mechanical marvels and over-the-top decorations. Many of the famed windows at the DDB have embraced the spirit of the season. One of the windows at the 59th St. […]

The Outdoors are IN

Comfortable al fresco living is the ultimate luxury. Outdoor dining is usually associated with pleasant weather, social gatherings of friends and family and the indulgence of time to unwind. This winter you can recreate an outside oasis, indoors with the New Zealand born Mokum Nomadic’s Indoor/Outdoor collection available at Holly Hunt. The Nomadic Indoor/Outdoor Collection […]

Behind the Scenes: Pollack’s SOHO Studio

Some people are just born with an innate curiosity and aptitude for the creative. They go further than the norm, challenging the status quo on renderings, materials and perspectives. A few of these unique artists work for Pollack. The humble beginnings of many luxury prints and fabrics start with an original idea, and Pollack’s SOHO […]

Style/Library is the New Home of Zoffany’s Family of Brands

Suite 409 has a new look and a new name to match. The showroom formerly known as Zoffany is now Style/Library, which is the new home of the Zoffany family of brands. Style/Library now encompasses the six venerable British brands; Zoffany, Sanderson, Harlequin, Morris & Co., Scion and Anthology. Each of these brands has distinct personalities […]

Designer Holiday Gift Guide: The Top Presents For Clients

The countdown to the holidays has officially begun! GDG is here to inspire you to give thanks to your top clients this holiday season with these designer-approved gifts. Remember to slow down, shop smart and take a moment to give back with wonderful organizations like Toys for Tots. Collection bins are available in the D&D […]

Designer Spotlight: Thom Filicia Chats New Kravet Collection

Altitude, Thom Filicia’s latest fabric collection is complimented by introductions of furniture, drapery hardware and wallpaper. The collection reaches new heights for the latest Thom Filicia for Kravet partnership. This introduction responds to a need Thom saw in the market for furniture and fabrics that are sophisticated yet subtle, clean yet classic and elegant yet […]

On Tap: Chef’s Night Out

The Party: Sizzlin’ Style! Design and fine food are cooked together at Modern Luxury Interiors Texas’ 3rd Annual ‘Chef’s Night Out,’ in partnership with IIDA (International Interior Design Association). The event took place at the DCH Eggersmann Kitchens showroom and featured top Houston chefs from top restaurants The Fish, Field & Tides, Sud Italia and […]

Schumacher: Once Upon A Time

Once Upon A Time in a land very, very close (Midtown) grew a Fantasy Forest, with a very chic castle. Coquette Tape was painted along the grand hall’s walls and mystical Marguerite Embroidery decorated the Queen’s chambers. Gallivanting Gerry Embroidery draped the princess’ room. This make-believe is made-up, but this could be your chateau’s reality. […]