Modern Design

Modern interior design is actually part of a larger movement known as “modernism” which rejected the ornate detailing of earlier periods. Modern design embraces clean lined forms and an adherence to a certain rigor and discipline, that distinguishes it from all other styles. Yet modern doesn’t have to mean cutting edge or cold, it’s often warm, spare, yet tranquil. The type of materials, whether metal, stone, glass or concrete, are utilized in very precise, deliberate ways. Minimalism and sleekness are characteristics of modern design, combined with an atmosphere of simplicity and ease.

Brooklyn townhouse living room modern sofas high tall windows

A modern double height living room with a majestic window allows light to flood the serene space, which has a white linen sofa. The side lamps are designed by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt. The interior designer created the Macassar ebony & bronze side tables, and white Thassos marble and iron coffee table. The large room pendant light hung above is by David Weeks for Ralph Pucci.

New York City townhouse top floor sitting area connects to terrace. Bold mustard color laquered wall

In a guest room adjacent to a rooftop terrace in a New York City townhouse, the designer created an ingenious solution: A wall to allow for privacy, as the space was next to an open stairway. What’s distinctive about it is it’s material: it is made of parchment, in a buttery yellow hue, and was lacquered. There are vintage sofa cushions, lamps, and end tables.

modern living room penthouse New York City, white sleek sofa

In a glass tower in Manhattan with amazing views of Central Park, this living room allows both casual lounging as well as formal entertaining. Period furniture is attributed to Nana Dietzel, Norway, from the 1960s. There is a custom white metal and glass coffee table by John Boone.

serene master bedroom artwork custom headboard contemporary

Elegant modernism in a bedroom: simplicity of line and space. Fine fabrics, and perfectly chosen accessories create a serene composition.

low sofa modern huge artwork loft-like space

In an upstate New York house, a double height living room has walls to accommodate a large painting from esteemed Chinese painter Cai Guo Qiang, from his fireworks series. The Andy sofa and ottoman/table is from B&B Italia, as is the JJ Small armchair.

screen innovative room divider panels contemporary transitional

In a master bedroom, to divide the space into two zones, including one for work, the interior designer created a hanging screen of white lacquered panels. The spaces between each panels allows for a light and airy effect. The desk was custom designed.

glass vases bowls jewel tones white backdrop

This cool white modernist loft in Miami has been accented with hot tropical colors.

bed floats plexiglass with ocean views Miami

In a Miami master bedroom, the interior designer created a zen-like atmosphere of serenity and privacy along with a total ocean front experience. A custom lucite bed floats in the space.

Miami condo white orange patio furniture on high rise terrace

An open air modern dining and entertaining area that is a part of larger roof terrace has a custom designed white concrete dining table and powder coated orange with white mesh outdoor stools from 1966 Collection by Richard Schultz.

wood clad ceiling stone fireplace mix of Mid-Century furnishings Los Angeles

This open plan living room, dining and kitchen area in a 1940’s California ranch house has been carefully re-imagined in stone, wood and terrazzo. The warm, modern, custom furnishings complement the client’s collection of California plein air paintings and collectibles.

Miami views pair of large white sectional sofas jewel toned accent pillows

Comfortable, clean-lined furnishings and great art are always in style. Especially on Miami Beach, where ocean views are the focal point.

stone, wood, and mid-century furnishings

A floating steel and Ipe wood staircase is the backdrop to a modern seating area in a client’s organic, yet masculine library.

Silver finishes and textured metallic wall covering bring a luminous quality to an intimate dining area. The natural tones of the burl wood table and the Italian chandelier layer the palette while the dining chairs break all the rules.

Malibu, Ca. Pacific Ocean views, white furnishings

The playful and organic furnishings in this mid-century modern house in Brentwood, California set the stage for a young family’s love of nature and color.

Los Angeles mid-century living room, turquoise upholstered chairs and two toned curved sofa

This mid-century inspired space seamlessly integrates the exterior architecture with the color palette of the interior.

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