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Hello lovely readers! So very exciting… I’ve been commissioned to design a conservatory for the back of a Brooklyn brownstone.  My client has quite the green thumb and is looking to get rid ...

https://roomology.wordpress.com/2015/08/09/a-conservatory-for-today/

1.  What to do with the walls? When confronted with a gender neutral nursery, the kneejerk reaction often is to simply paint the room one of the two traditionally gender-neutral colors, yellow o...

https://roomology.wordpress.com/2015/03/24/guidelines-for-gender-neutral-nurseries/

OK, prepare for me to get supernerdy. (Again.) A while back I posted about “modern” design and noted that it’s a bit confusing because the architecture that’s really at the cutting edge t...

https://roomology.wordpress.com/2015/01/10/21st-century-architecture-where-are-we-right-now/

More and more in design magazines I’ve been seeing designs that incorporate the look of unpainted plywood.  I think this started mostly as a low-budget wall covering, but now it’s become a t...

https://roomology.wordpress.com/2013/04/01/reader-poll-to-ply-or-not-to-ply/

I am just obsessed with exposed beams!  So beautiful.  There is something about seeing the structure of a building that is so appealing to me, whether it be beams, columns, trusses… even pipe...

https://roomology.wordpress.com/2013/03/17/reader-poll-exposed-beams-what-do-you-prefer/

Awesome backgammon table! My family are backgammon lovers, this would definitely have a place in our house. From oomph. Gorgeous throw blankets from Lands Down Under. Pillows made from rugs at Da...

https://roomology.wordpress.com/2013/01/27/nyigf-day-2/

Awesome stereo console from Philadelphia-based Lostine. Brightly colored lacquered boxes and trays from Pacific Connections. For some reason I am fascinated by these molecular-looking metal piece...

https://roomology.wordpress.com/2013/01/26/nyigf-afternoon-day-1/

Gorgeous silver-leafed cowhide from Saddlemans. For some reason I became completed obsessed with this needlepoint stool from French Market. Cute stool is actually made from recycled plastic and i...

https://roomology.wordpress.com/2013/01/26/nyigf-morning-day-1/

Ok, I know it’s been awhile, and I have a LOT to update you on! 2013 is gonna be a big year! But first big design event of the year is upon us, so I’m going to get started with … Continue r...

https://roomology.wordpress.com/2013/01/26/new-york-international-gift-fair/

Last but not least! Fun drawer interiors at Mr. Brown by Julian Chicester. An extremely comfy chair at Regina Andrews– and very well-proportioned for the city. Also from Regina Andrews, this go...

https://roomology.wordpress.com/2012/10/16/high-point-day-4/