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Common interior design mistakes you should be aware(Part 2)

Bad Lighting It might be one of the last things people think about in a home, lighting, however, is critical to a pleasant environment. Generally, bad lighting equals bad design. Relying on one source of lighting — like a ceiling fixture — is never a good idea. Different types of lighting need to have different purposes: task lighting, ambient lighting and general lighting. Evaluating a space and deciding on what type of lighting it needs is an important design decision. In addition to a ceiling fixture, a room needs mid-level lighting for warmth and ...

08.07.2021

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Common Interior Design Mistakes To Avoid (Part 1)

Tips to avoid before start designing Not everyone has training in interior design but most people still decorate their own homes — and everyone makes mistakes. It’s inevitable. You find things and think they’ll be great in the living room, so you bring them home without any plan or idea of what would be the right addition. On the surface, decorating your home is about what you like. Beyond that, however, there are elements of design like color, scale, lighting and placement that should be taken into consideration in any space. They ...

06.07.2021

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THE 2020 A-LIST: 125 OF ELLE DECOR’S FAVORITE INTERIOR DESIGNERS (100-125)

Sasha Bikoff STYLE Neo disco PROJECTS ED’s own café at the Plaza hotel COLLABS Fabric and wallpaper for Fabricut and Vervain Sasha Bikoff is known for her flawless execution and technical know-how, and her style is heavily influenced by the multicultural flavors of her hometown, New York City, and her experiences traveling abroad. The baroness of bold, she was tapped by Donatella Versace for a collaboration during 2019’s Milan Design Week. Instagram: @sashabikoff Shawn Henderson STYLE Serene gestures CLIENTS Octavia Spencer COLLABS Rugs for Alt for Living New York City–based Shawn Henderson is known for interiors that are as serene ...

05.07.2021

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THE 2020 A-LIST: 125 OF ELLE DECOR’S FAVORITE INTERIOR DESIGNERS (81-100)

Nina Campbell STYLE Modern English CLIENTS The Duke and Duchess of York, Ringo Starr, Rod Stewart COLLABS Textiles for Osborne & Little, frames for Carrs Silver, furniture for Oomph British grande dame and decorator to the royals Nina Campbell is renowned for her contagious wit and brilliant sense of style. Her designs appeal to both young and old and sit well in contemporary and traditional interiors. Instagram: @ninacampbellltd Oliver M. Furth STYLE Eternal optimism CLIENTS Arianna Huffington, Albert Brooks Oliver M. Furth is a Los Angeles–based interior designer who has been championing talent and pushing the design dialogue forward ...

02.07.2021

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THE 2020 A-LIST: 125 OF ELLE DECOR’S FAVORITE INTERIOR DESIGNERS (61-80)

Lorenzo Castillo STYLE Old-world opulence PROJECTS Summer 2020 ELLE Decor cover story Before establishing his platinum reputation as an interior designer, Lorenzo Castillo was known as one of Spain’s preeminent antiques dealers. Castillo’s bold juxtapositions of old and new bring a masculine robustness to his interiors, which draw inspiration from architecture, cinema, and the ethos of Madrid. Instagram: @lorenzocastillofe Madeline Stuart Associates STYLE Tinseltown authenticity CLIENTS Larry David, hotelier Jeff Klein A leading member of the Los Angeles design community, Madeline Stuart works with clients from the entertainment industry and the world of business and finance. Her projects reflect a collaborative ...

29.06.2021

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THE 2020 A-LIST: 125 OF ELLE DECOR’S FAVORITE INTERIOR DESIGNERS (26-40)

Darryl Carter STYLE Antiques as sculpture COLLABS Lighting for the Urban Electric Co. Based in Washington, D.C., Darryl Carter, a former lawyer, turns out cool, calm, and collected spaces that are distinctive in their masculine rigor. They are full of smart neutral fabrics, dark wooden furniture, and strong silhouettes. His furniture designs are spare without being austere. Instagram: @darrylcarterdesign   David Kleinberg Design Associates STYLE Timeless tranquillity PROJECTS Upper East Side apartments, superyachts David Kleinberg is committed to uncluttered rooms furnished with a Francophile’s mélange of antiques. His body of work is wide-ranging in type, yet always ...

28.06.2021

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THE 2020 A-LIST: 125 OF ELLE DECOR’S FAVORITE INTERIOR DESIGNERS (41-60)

J. Randall Powers STYLE Texas tailored COLLABS Visual Comfort lighting, wallcoverings for Hartmann & Forbes Based in Houston, J. Randall Powers turns out traditional-with-a-twist interiors for his affluent clients. Powers exudes a penchant for purity and quality—think sisal, white sheets and slipcovers, and skirted tables—and cites the influence of ’80s California decorators like Michael Taylor and John Dickinson on his work. Instagram: @jrandallpowers     Jacques Garcia STYLE Moody Rococo CLIENTS The Sultan of Brunei, La Mamounia in Marrakech The Paris-based designer has created hotels around the world, including the Peninsula Paris and Manhattan’s NoMad. Most recently, his own ...

28.06.2021

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How to Choose the Right Interior Designer for You?

An interior designer can help you redesign any space in your home, assist with renovations, or partner with your builder and architect to create a custom home that fits your lifestyle and design aesthetic. From expert advice to implementation, an interior designer provides a range of services. You can find an interior designer to achieve any style and meet any budget; most are capable of working with a wide range of design trends and styles. In this post, we offer some methods of finding the right one for you. The Difference between Interior ...

28.06.2021

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