This foyer demonstrates the successful interplay of architecture and interior design. We stained the foyer floor in an unusual diamond pattern to work with the dramatic staircase.  The diamond motif was repeated in the striking chocolate brown Mark Inc. carpet  runner which  graces the stairs and back hall.

Soothing and sophisticated, the watercolor blue walls and striped silk curtains from Christopher Norman of this master bedroom create a perfect backdrop for the dramatic,   generously- sized   chest, and lovely oil  painting.

You can never go wrong when you keep your kitchen neutral.  Invest in high quality materials, splurge on a beautiful black splash and you will never regret it!  That is exactly how we advised our clients in the  planning  and construction of  this beautiful  kitchen, which evokes  a  timeless design.

The sitting area of this master bedroom features two club chairs covered in a crisp cream-colored,   textured  fabric from Duralee. The stunning black and gold tray table is adapted by John Rosselli, NYC,  from an 18th century antique.

The contemporary designs of today’s art, interior design, and fashion are almost always rooted in historic origins. The old styles are reinvented with a twist of the current moment. We recently attended a lecture at the Museum of Fine Arts addressing this topic, titled “Quote? Copy? Update?” In examining three different works of art— Leonardo Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Andy Warhol’s Mona Lisa and the Starm Twins’ Mona Lisa—the lecturer stressed that all three artists defined their work through their own interpretation. The same observation can be applied to trends in the interior design industry. In my travels throughout the wings of fabrics and wall coverings at the Boston Design Center, I found three distinct motifs that have been reinterpreted for today’s market: Paisley: What was often dull and formal is now fresh and vibrant. An example is Link’s blue and white fabric, “Palm,” in ocean #44. Little Print: The sweet, small “filler” print used in country rooms, which nearly vanished from most fabric lines, has resurfaced as a more striking geometric and contemporary pattern, as is evidenced in Mally Skok’s fabric, Roh Flora-multi. Remember when shopping for little prints to look for bold. Velvet Flock: As hard as it is to believe, velvet flock, a dark and dreary wall covering from the Victorian era, has been reproduced by Osborne & Little. Their version (Fontette W6012-01) looks new because of the vibrant color and pattern. Using this type of pattern on an accent wall with contemporary minimalist furniture looks very...