We are thrilled to be a part of Design Share - a group of the Top 10 NYC Interior Design Firms that gather each month to share tips, challenges, and offer resources and support to each other. If you have recently purchased an apartment in one of the luxurious buildings in Manhattan, the interiors have to be just as awe-inspiring. Whether you want a traditional or modern aesthetic, an expert interior designer can help in bringing your dream apartment to life. Our group is comprised of many design firms with different tastes and styles, and it's important to choose a designer whose work resonated with your personal aesthetic. Kati Curtis Design:Â Kati Curtis Design is an award-winning interior design firm specializing in high-end residential and home renovation projects. Kati is admired for her ability to create layered interiors that combine function, texture, and color. The firm's design aesthetic is contemporary, timeless, and infused with color, art and personality. Lisa Frantz Interiors: Lisa Frantz Interiors is an award-winning interior design firm focused on residential projects. Their approach is to create a space that reflects its owner's personality and style. Lisa Frantz Interiors offers services from design concept consultation to full project management. Neal Beckstedt: Neal Beckstedt Studio is known for its timeless, sophisticated designs. The firm's design philosophy is grounded in a keen sense of proportion and scale, combined with the use of quality materials. Neal Beckstedt specializes in creating spaces...
Gone are the days when a grand entryway was a symbol of wealth and status. Nowadays, modern design trends prioritize practicality, space efficiency, and a seamless connection between the entryway and the rest of your home. If you're looking to update your entryway, it's important to know the interior design trends to avoid that can consume valuable space and compromise your living experience. In this guide, we'll go over some entryway trends to avoid and offer tips on how to create a welcoming and inviting entryway that suits your lifestyle. Here are interior design trends to avoid for entryways: Large, extravagant, two or three-story grand entry halls were popular in the past, but now they're outdated and impractical. These types of entryways can consume valuable usable space, making it challenging to blend them with the rest of your home. They can also be a hassle to maintain and decorate, particularly for people who want to infuse their personality into the space. Instead, modern design trends lean toward creating welcoming, inviting entryways that flow seamlessly into the rest of the home. Contemporary design values practicality, efficiency, and a seamless connection between the entryway and the rest of the home. In addition to the grand entryways, white and monochromatic entryways are an Interior design trends to avoid. While they used to be a symbol of purity and sophistication, they now look bland and unoriginal. If you want your entryway to reflect your...
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We are thrilled to be a part of Design Share - a group of the Top 10 NYC Interior Design Firms that gather each month to share tips, challenges, and offer resources and support to each other. If you have recently purchased an apartment in one of the luxurious buildings in Manhattan, the interiors have to be just as awe-inspiring. Whether you want a traditional or modern aesthetic, an expert interior designer can help in bringing your dream apartment to life. Our group is comprised of many design firms with different tastes and styles, and it's important to choose a designer whose work resonated with your personal aesthetic. Kati Curtis Design:Â Kati Curtis Design is an award-winning interior design firm specializing in high-end residential and home renovation projects. Kati is admired for her ability to create layered interiors that combine function, texture, and color. The firm's design aesthetic is contemporary, timeless, and infused with color, art and personality. Lisa Frantz Interiors: Lisa Frantz Interiors is an award-winning interior design firm focused on residential projects. Their approach is to create a space that reflects its owner's personality and style. Lisa Frantz Interiors offers services from design concept consultation to full project management. Neal Beckstedt: Neal Beckstedt Studio is known for its timeless, sophisticated designs. The firm's design philosophy is grounded in a keen sense of proportion and scale, combined with the use of quality materials. Neal Beckstedt specializes in creating spaces...
Gone are the days when a grand entryway was a symbol of wealth and status. Nowadays, modern design trends prioritize practicality, space efficiency, and a seamless connection between the entryway and the rest of your home. If you're looking to update your entryway, it's important to know the interior design trends to avoid that can consume valuable space and compromise your living experience. In this guide, we'll go over some entryway trends to avoid and offer tips on how to create a welcoming and inviting entryway that suits your lifestyle. Here are interior design trends to avoid for entryways: Large, extravagant, two or three-story grand entry halls were popular in the past, but now they're outdated and impractical. These types of entryways can consume valuable usable space, making it challenging to blend them with the rest of your home. They can also be a hassle to maintain and decorate, particularly for people who want to infuse their personality into the space. Instead, modern design trends lean toward creating welcoming, inviting entryways that flow seamlessly into the rest of the home. Contemporary design values practicality, efficiency, and a seamless connection between the entryway and the rest of the home. In addition to the grand entryways, white and monochromatic entryways are an Interior design trends to avoid. While they used to be a symbol of purity and sophistication, they now look bland and unoriginal. If you want your entryway to reflect your...
With the long awaited Barbie movie blowing up the big screen, I've been asked a lot about "barbiecore" inteior design. To be honest, it does make me cringe a bit, but I can see how Barbie inspiration has infected our daily lives. interior design is no exception – the combination of pink colors and the use of luxurious materials has been labeled as "Barbiecore". When not executed correctly, Barbiecore inspired interiors can come off as tacky. If you are considering this trend for your next interior project, I've rounded up some tips to help you achieve Barbiecore interior design that is tasteful and sophisticated. Opt for a Pink Color Palette with Neutral Accents The key to achieving a Barbiecore interior design while still keeping it sophisticated is to stick to a palette of soft pinks and neutral accents. Soft pinks, mixed with blues and oranges, will bring a touch of Barbie to your space while maintaining an understated elegance. On the other hand, opting for neutral color accents, like beige, white, or gray, will make your space look luxurious and provide balance. Incorporate Sophisticated Furniture Pieces When it comes to furnishings, it is imperative that you choose luxurious and elegant pieces. In particular, I recommend furniture with soft edges and plush textures such as velvet. A great option would be tufted pink velvet sofas and chairs that offer a comfortable and stylish seating arrangement. You can also add bright pops...
Here at Kati Curtis Design, we specialize in globally inspired interior design. Many of the pieces we work on within our styling vault are unique and sourced from all over the world. We feel that a well rounded global influence really makes our designs more personal and exciting. Today we're talking about ways to style some of the more unique finds you may have from your own travels, and how we've used them in our Greenwich interior designs. Colorful Pottery Pottery has always been a staple when it comes to styling. Here at KCD, we love to use colorful pottery in our designs to really bring out some color. One of our favorite ways to incorporate pottery is with books. You can use it on a bookshelf, on top of a stack of books, or to lean books against. We used this vintage ceramic vase as a bookend in our clients' colorful bedroom. See the full project here! Totems and Vessels Totems are really special pieces to use in design. Traditionally, a totem is an emblem or symbol of something in the culture of its origin. They all mean different things and are usually very sacred. This particular totem was found during my travels in India and is one of my favorite pieces. You don't quite know what it is, so it becomes very versatile. You can use it as a lamp base, or by itself to add height. Since...
Our pets are some of the most special members of our family. However, no matter how hard we may try, sometimes our furry friends can make a big mess out of our furniture and decor. As a proud pet mom, I've learned a thing or two about how to pet-proof your home so that both you and your babies are happy. Take a look! Use performance fabrics for the ultimate pet-proof solution Textile technology has come a long way, and now there are so many great performance fabrics out there you don't have to sacrifice design for durability. Here are two happy clients in a Chelsea Penthouse interior design: I have 2 cats and used to have these Jens Risom chairs upholstered in classic wool fabric. Wool is a FAVORITE for cats to dig their claws into, so I had them reupholstered in a soft DESIGNTEX Crypton velvet. Beautiful and impervious to cat claws!! You can see they enjoy the chairs and they continue to look brand new. There are so many performance fabrics out there now you don’t have to sacrifice design for a pet-proof home. For our client's Westchester interior design, we upholstered all of the seating in performance fabrics. You'd never know that their dogs tear through the family room as this room looks just a beautiful now as the day we installed it and they have a pet-proof home! Built-in Dog Shower In another Westchester...
With the state of the world as it is, many of us are now trying to manage a new normal of "work from home". Whether you've got a designated room or are working out of the guest bedroom- there are a lot of adjustments to be made in order to transition your space for ultimate productivity! With our years of experience in designing commercial offices, we've learned a thing or two about how to make a productive workspace. We've compiled our top tips to design the perfect home office design that will make "work from home" just as productive as being in the office. Sit/Stand Desk Since you're less likely to be taking your hourly stroll around the office, it's important to find ways to stay active and retain good posture. We recommend getting a convertible sit/stand desk to allow yourself a comfortable movement while working! One of our favorites is the Vitra Tyde station. It's not only a sleek, modern option, but it's also extremely customizable and is optimized to work for you. With features such as technical beams, various screens, and CPU holders- you're sure to be set up for success with this station. Sound and Light Control Make your home office work for you! Try installing sound and light control in your home office that you can change via your phone or AI devices (such as Amazon's Alexa or Google Home). In our home office designs, we...
What It's like to work with a Hamptons Interior Designer One of the most common questions I get asked as a Hamptons Interior Designer is, "How does this all work?" For many, this may be their first time working with an interior design team, and there's a lot that goes into the design and installation process. Now, every design firm is different, but today we thought we'd share a bit about what it's like to work with us. (And if you're still trying to decide who to work with- take a look at our last blog that shows you all the right questions to ask!) Once you decide that we're the Hamptons Interior Designer for you - here's an idea of what you can expect from the process. Most importantly, the process should be fun and effortless for you as we're here behind the scenes taking care of every last detail so you don't have to. WHAT TO BRING TO YOUR KICK-OFF MEETING Any documents you have related to the project: floor plans, photos, clippings from things you have saved. A list of what you are looking for in a professional designer - thinking through this in advance helps us better understand your needs and goals. Links to any of your online resources such as Pinterest - be sure to go ahead and have images saved so we can review them together when we meet. If you like, you can...
When it comes to hiring a Greenwich interior designer, there's probably a lot of questions that come to mind. If you've never worked with an interior designer, it can feel a bit intimidating! You want to make sure you have found not only the perfect match when it comes to design, but also in professionalism and their knowledge of the field. Here at KCD, we want our clients to turn into lifelong relationships they can depend on. We've compiled our top 10 questions to ask an interior designer before hiring them to help make the decision easier. What is your process like? While interior design can seem all fun and creative, there's really a lot of technical work that goes into it. It's so important that the interior design team you work with has a tried and true system in place! Ask anyone you are considering working with what kind of project management systems they use, what types of questionnaires they work with, and how they hold themselves accountable. In interior design, the smallest mistake can be extremely costly and time consuming. For example, one missed letter on a paint color specification can end up costing hundreds of thousands in a new paint job when you show up and it's the wrong color. When you're spending six figures on furnishings and custom fixtures, you can't afford errors. You want to be certain the team you hire is extremely detail oriented...
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