In a nod to Pantone, which recently named Emerald 2013 Color of the Year, we've decided to feature some Emerald Rooms that we find especially inspiring. The rooms are by a variety of designers, in different styles. House Beautiful. The Hearst shelter magazine featured an emerald chest in a Brooklyn studio apartment by designer Nick Olsen. Traditional... [Read more...]
Resplendent Fortuny Textiles Celebrated

Venerable designer Oscar de la Renta curated a retrospective of the works of Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo (1871–1949), founder of the celebrated brand Fortuny. Fortuny y Madrazo: An Artistic Legacy runs now through March 30, 2013 at the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute in Manhattan. Homeowners will be pleased to know that textiles are still... [Read more...]

Throughout 2012 we have seen an uptick in the use of wallpaper throughout the home, and according to the most talked about 2013 design trends, this trend is not going away at any point in the near future. Much different from the flowery wallpaper that we all grew accustomed to in the 80s and 90s, today's wallpaper boasts some unique graphic patterns that are... [Read more...]


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