Tag Archives: M. Design

May 24, 2012 · 11:03 am

Montage: 64 Rooms with Black and White Art

I’ve been really drawn to black and white abstract artworks recently. For instance, I could really go for a Franz Kline. OK, so that isn’t likely, but there are plenty of alternatives, and designers are incorporating them into interiors rather a lot of late. From misshapen ink blots and robust geometrics to feathery woodcuts and simple hand-drawn forms, black and white artworks elevate the sophistication level of a room.

I love the look, but I’ve found myself hesitating when confronted with the opportunity to purchase such a piece. Maybe the thought of laying out a lot of money for such simplicity is not as exciting as taking ownership of something bright and shiny. But let’s be serious,that could end up being the difference between something trendy from Forever 21 or a beautifully tailored Armani. No comparison. Happily, we recently purchased a pair of drawings that resemble thread. I had them matted and framed and they look fantastic. (I’ll try to post a photo later today.)

Bolig Magasinet 

Elle Decor

Elle Decor

Weitzman Halpern

Elle Decor

Molly Luetkemeyer, M. Design

Christina Murphy

Betsy Brown

Anouck Lepère’s home via Nowness

unidentified

Photographer Moris Moreno

Jan Showers

Shawn Henderson

Elle Decor

unidentified

Angela Hardison via Design Sponge

unidentified

Hay Copenhagen

Nina Freudenberger, Haus Interior

Betsy Brown

Ruthie Sommers, Lonny

Meichi Peng Design Studio

Achica

India Hicks, Domino

Delphine Krakoff, Pamplemousse Design

Nina Freudenberger, Haus Interior

Ron Marvin

via The Decorista

via Wishflowers

Margarita Lorenzo, Chocolate Creative   |   via The Aestate

Celerie Kemble   |   Jennifer Ferreira

Ashley Putman, Lonny   |   Photographer David Prince

Photographer Lucas Allen   |   unidentified

Mim Design   |   Meichi Peng Design Studio

via  The Glamourai   |   Weitzman Halpern

Mendelson Group   |   unidentified

via  The Brick House   |   unidentified

via David Stark’s Sketchbook blog   |   via The Selby

Delphine Krakoff, Pamplemousse Design   |   Apparatus Lighting

Ericka McLain   |  via Design Manifest

via Erin Loechner on Pinterest   |   unidentified

Bruno de Caumont   |   unidentified

Luis Bustamante   |   Frédéric Méchiche’s loft via Door 16

via Mr Call on Pinterest    |   Haus Interior, Traditional Home

Ron Marvin, Lonny    |   via The Lennoxx

via The Aestate   |  Photographer Virginia McDonald

Betsy Brown

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March 28, 2012 · 8:02 am

Montage: 53 Rooms with Spectacular Windows

With the weather moving towards spring, all I want to do is stare out the window, and wish I were outside, somewhere . . .

Photographer Alan Kaplanas

Elle Decor

Architects Kengo Kuma & Associates

via Habitual Bliss

via theBERRY

Hey Home

Meyer Davis Studio

Ken Linsteadt Architects

unidentified

Photographer Mark Williams

Aqua Vitae Design

via The Brick House   |   via The Aestate

Dwell Magazine   |   Fernlund + Logan Architects

California Home+Design

Diana Kellogg Architects

Photographer James Merrell

via Zillow, NYC   |   via I Need a Guide

Photographer Simon Watson

Photographer Gaelle le Boulicaut

John Douglas Eason Interiors

Fawn Galli

Photographer Ellen McDermott

Fernau & Hartman Architects

Lundberg Design

M. Design

Pretty Space   |   Lundberg Design

Spruce Design and Decor

via Etoile Legere   |   Walker-Warner Architects

Photographer Jason Martin

Home DSGN

Photographer Marc Gerritsen

via Kikette Interiors   |   via Cape Cod Islands & Home

Tim Clinch Photography   |   Hotel Iturregi, Spain

Photographer Simon Watson

photographer Lincoln Barbour

unidentified

via Inspace Locations

via Marie Claire Maison

via theBERRY

Delphine Krakoff, Pamplemousse Design

unidentified

Photographer Greg Segal   |   Photographer Julien Oppenheim

Shelton, Mindel & Assoc.   |  Fernlund + Logan Architects

via Automatism   |   via Houzz

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February 15, 2012 · 7:02 am

Montage: 47 Living Rooms with Chandeliers and Pendants

The renovations are finally finished in our condo, save for a few odds and ends and two extra dining room tables in the living room. I should also get around to sourcing a living room chandelier. I had the electrician add a box and switch for one in the center of the living room, between the rows of recessed lights. I originally thought I’d like a vintage sputnik, possibly in brass, but now I’m not so sure. Obviously a glittering crystal chandelier isn’t my taste, and a Lindsey Adelman fixture is way out of my price range. So, what shall it be? I found some gorgeous specimens on 1st Dibs, but I’ll save those until tomorrow. Meanwhile, let’s look at 47 different living rooms with various options, from contemporary creations and vintage sputnik to lanterns and Chinoiserie.


Alisberg Parker Architects


Julie Bowen’s home by Molly Luetkeymeyer of M. Design Interiors


Jenna Lyons’ NYC brownstone by Levenson McDavid Architects


Kelly Behun


Delphine Krakoff of Pamplemousse Design


via New York Times


Jean Louis Deniot


Frank Roop


Brad Dufton of Color Theory


unknown


via The Aestate


Shaun Jackson Design for fashion designer Michelle Smith of Milly


Tilton Fenwick


Amanda Nisbet Design


Design Within Reach


Jamie Drake Design Associates


Elizabeth Kimberly Design


Photographer Peter Margonelli


via Skona Hem


Melanie Turner Interiors


Photographer Francesco Lagnese


Jessica Helgerson Interior Design


via The Aestate


Photographer Susan Gillmore


John Willey of Willey Design


unknown


Clarisse Demory


via Living Etc.


via Living Etc.


Architects Found Associates


Julianne Moore’s NYC brownstone


via Inspace Locations


via Homes and Gardens


Photographer Simon Watson


Roman and Williams Buildings and Interiors


Photographer Francis Smith


Bolig Magasinet   |  Photographer Mark Roshams


Weitzman Halpern Interior Design  |  unknown


Steven Gambrel  |  unknown


Stylist Rosie Brown  |  Amy Butler’s home


via Living Etc.  |  via Inspace Locations


Abington Gallery  |  Photographer Simon Watson


Orrick & Company Architecture & Design  |  Photographer Philips Ficks

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January 18, 2012 · 8:02 am

Montage: 45 Rooms with Sideboards

I’ve been really interested in sideboards lately, especially Danish modern ones. While my first inclination for a sideboard is to skip the furniture altogether and build one in, the pieces are actually quite good looking, useful, and can be gotten at a good deal, particularly on eBay. It’s quite the grown up piece of furniture—a sideboard implies you have a second set of fancy dishes to store or highball glasses. And then there’s the need to artfully arrange a display on top, and hang a mirror or artwork. If you have a dining room, or a spacious living room that needs filler, definitely consider one. Here are a bunch of ideas on how to incorporate a sideboard into your decor.

Ellen Hamilton

Photographer Peter Margonelli

via The Brick House

via Desire to Inspire

Amy Lau

unknown

Photographer Moris Moreno

Molly Luetkemeyer – M. Design

Celerie Kemble

via New York Times

Brad Ford

Light Locations

Domino

FC Studio Architecture + Interiors

Carrier & Co.

Oak Management via Desire to Inspire

Fernlund + Logan Architects

unknown

Fernlund + Logan Architects

Fifth Season Design

Julia Buckingham Edelmann – Buckingham Interiors + Design

BDDW Furniture  |  Angela Adams

via The Aestate  |  Photographer Hotze Eisma

unknown (via Pinterest) | Photographer Justin Bernhaut

Photographer Mark Roshams  |  Photographer Kelly Ishikawa

Photographer Jeltje Janmaat  |  Emma’s Design Blog

Stylist Sally Conran  |  Photographer Prue Roscoe

Fenton & Fenton  |  Elle Decor South Africa

Molly Luetkemeyer – M. Design  |  unknown

Mercedes Pérez de Castro

Metropolitan Home – Kelly Wearstler

Geoffrey De Sousa

Photographer Bob O’Connor

via Design Traveler

via Emma’s Design Blog

Metropolitan Home

unknown (via Pinterest)

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March 23, 2010 · 1:06 am

Montage: 45 Striped Rooms

Years ago, one summer weekend when I opted to stay in the City over the Hamptons, I got really ambitious, and painted my little bathroom on East 87th Street with soft green and white stripes. Well, it was already white, so I only painted the green. Only? I measured, taped, painted, painted again, waited for it to dry, and peeled. Done before the boyfriend arrived back on Sunday night. I don’t remember what he thought, I guess it was fine, but I remember that someone else described it as looking like a candy store. I suppose, depending on what you keep in your medicine chest that could be accurate…

Photos: House & Home; Better Homes & Gardens; photographer Graham Atkins-Hughes; Skona Hem; VT Wonen; Pappas Miron; Skona Hem; Shelton, Mindel & Associates; unidentified; Alwill Architecture; unidentified; Amanda Nisbet; Country Living; Boundary Hotel in London; Commune Design; Amanda Nisbet; Lonny Magazine; Jenna Lyons in Living Etc.; M. Design; Mary McDonald in Domino; Eric Roseff; Domino; Kishani Perera; Frank Roop; unidentified; Elle Décor; Nathalie Vingot Mei; unidentified; Byblos  Art Hotel Villa Amista; Burnham Design; Eric Roseff; Julie Richard; Meg Braff; photographer François Halard; photographer Carolyn Barber; Re-Nest; unidentified; Wendy Blount; Terrat Elms; Markham Roberts; Apartment Therapy; Isolee; Forms of Design; Southern Living, Angie Hranowsky.

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