Home & Design

Bathing Beauty

Designers share tips on how to conjure a serene spa retreat

Kitchen Karma

Designers serve up advice on materials, color schemes and more

Formal Affair

Designers serve up insights and advice on luxe dining room décor

Slumber Party

Designers offer tips on how to make the perfect bed

Perfect Backdrop

Designers share the beauty and benefits of wall covering

First Impressions

Designers shed light on making the perfect entrance

Design Partners

Lively Living Rooms

“Once upon a time, the formal living room was just a pretty space, often left untouched and unused. I like pushing clients to think outside of the box and ask themselves, […]

Bedroom Eyes

“A well-designed bedroom balances comfort, functionality and tranquility. Clutter creates visual and mental noise, so keep furniture and knickknacks to a minimum. We use a layered approach: textured wall coverings, […]

Bathing Beauty

“Spoil yourself! A well-designed layout with a few indulgent features can really elevate a bathroom. We design with colors found in nature—sky blues, sea greens, sand and shell neutrals and […]

Kitchen Karma

“We steer clear of trendy finishes and materials. Whites and neutrals always work and woods such as walnut or white oak will always be in style. This doesn’t mean that […]

Formal Affair

“I love to wallpaper or paint the ceiling above the dining table; it’s unexpected and a great way to signal that this is a special space. Soft light, enhanced with candles on […]

Slumber Party

“Euro shams are always the foundation—three for a king, two for a queen. We typically layer in another row of king or standard shams and then finish with an accent […]

Perfect Backdrop

“I like to think of wallpaper as another form of art. I often integrate wild, vibrant patterns in smaller spaces such as powder rooms and bedrooms and push for it on […]

First Impressions

“We love creating welcoming, personal entries. Art is always a main priority as it sets the tone. If space allows, we include a handmade area rug, wall sconces or a […]

Bath Time

“When designing a luxury bath, we ask a couple of key questions: How do we maximize the space if we cannot change the footprint? And how do we accommodate the clients’ requirements […]

Surface Style

“I loved that it tied the beautiful warm tones and greens together,” says Wolff, adding, “Though I understand the use of quartz from the perspective of ease, there’s nothing like […]

Common Ground

“With more people working at home, the formal living room is often repurposed as a library/home office. By adding a wall of shelving, a custom desk as a focal point […]

Sleeping Beauty

"Based on the clients’ preferences, I choose light-colored bedding, calming colors and elements with natural, authentic warmth. I do like a monochromatic bedroom where the ceiling, doors and trim are […]

Form + Function

“We are meticulous about functional requirements and consider ergonomics, lighting and intuitive interfaces. Some caution: In an age of abundant new technology, we are wary of integrating systems that haven’t […]

Hearth Song

“My number-one trick is combining high and low contrasting materials to create drama. I love a dark wall with a limestone surround to make the fireplace stand out.” —Bonnie Ammon, […]

The Beauty of Entertaining Spaces

"As a mom, I understand the desire for interiors that look nice but also are kid- and dog-proof. Things happen and furniture will wear over time, so I tend to […]

Pillow Talk

Pillows are the jewelry in a room. I prefer 75-percent feather/25-percent down for a soft pillow that holds its shape. In groupings, I like larger pillows with small prints behind […]

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