From Interior Designers
Interior Designer's Philosophy
Timeless rooms and elements without obvious references to trends. I blend diverse elements from periods and styles to create warm and inviting interiors. It is very important to me that the final result not reflect the trendy. A sense of beauty and stillness is crucial to me. I believe the first function of decoration is to make itself invisible, reflecting the taste and above all, the lifestyle of the client.
I always use the actual space as the departure point - forcing neither client nor space. I believe in positive dialogue between the architecture, decor and objects of different periods, places and genres. My goal is always to balance silence, strength and warmth. Elements such as color are the clients' preference, naturally. At all times I strive to use the best quality available, while working within the client's financial considerations. At all times I strive to use the best quality available - natural textiles, beautiful antiques, comforting and luxurious fabrics, pleasing artwork - while working within the client's financial considerations.
As a professional artist, I enjoy using my own pieces for projects when and if appropriate. Very often a painting is born as a direct result of the design process. A client might have a certain wall that calls for a piece of art that I instinctively visualize along with all the other elements. It is a most rewarding process and in a way like a musician building his own instrument on which to play. Naturally the client often has an extensive and valuable art collection that I incorporate or use as a departure point for my design. Whatever the process, I utilize art as a cornerstone of my work
Interior Designer's Profile
Designing interiors interiors since 1999, I have had offices in Seattle, Los Angeles (simultaneously) and San Francisco. Now located in New York, I find the geographic location a great asset to sources both in the United States and abroad. I have a PhD in piano performance and have studied in universities and colleges in South Africa, Great Britain and the United States. I am able to draft and present a complete and comprehensive presentation no matter what the project. I would say that my greatest strengths are scale, color coordination and client interaction. My projects have ranged in size from studio apartments to entire, large scale residences, covering costs from $75,000 to several million dollars. I have also assisted with extensive architectural consultation on several projects and enjoy the complete immersion process in a project, from start to finish.
Interior Designer's Website
