Designer Favorites

“Fresh flowers are such an important part of interior design. Whenever I have a party at home, my friends always remark on how wonderful the space looks— and it’s all because of the flowers. It’s the only thing I change. Bringing roses or orchids into a room immediately changes the mood. Banchet...

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“Part of the philosophy behind ABC Home is that everything stems from the places we gather. That’s why it’s essential to create living spaces that encourage comfort, conversation, and creativity. Our community space at ABC Home is a place for staff to incubate new concepts, for...

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“Halcyon, in Montclair, is just a two-minute drive from our offices in West Orange, and it’s one of our favorite local places to take clients or meet friends for drinks before dinner. The seafood is always good here, but I come for the whole feeling of the place—the clean, coolness of the white...

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“The Lobby Bar at the Empire Hotel has become one of the most talked-about evening spots on the Upper West Side. It’s one of those glamorous spaces designed to be seen in, like the old El Morocco was 50 years ago. And yet its tall-backed banquettes, amber glow (who doesn’t look...

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“My Manhattan apartment is my favorite place to work. It’s on a high floor with big windows, so there’s great natural light. I consult with clients—designers and homeowners—in the spaces they’re creating, because you have to consider color and finishes in the...

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Laurie Messman, principal, Ligne Roset

“I really like raw space—the whole experience of going into a building that’s full of construction debris, noise, and potential. At Ligne Roset, we often consult with luxury real estate developers to furnish common spaces and model apartments, so I get to walk through a lot of works in progress...

Our Top 5 Staycation Spaces

Who needs a vacation when you have homes this lavish?

Here are our five favorite homes of past issues that we'd like to kick back in and put the do-not-disturb sign on.

Going Coastal

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ASID NJ Fabulous Finds

"Design Comes to Light" welcomes enthusiastic attendees and some must-have product features

New York Spaces editors were blogging live and identified some incredible finds at the American Society of Interior Designers New Jersey Chapter's tradeshow and conference yesterday at the Garden State Exhibit Center in Somerset, NJ....

Father's Day Gifts for the Design-Driven Dad

It's just around the corner. And let's face it...some are more easy to please than others when it comes to finding just the right gift. So I thought I'd throw out a few suggestions on what to get those design-savvy dads. Above are 25 fabulous finds, any of which will be a sure hit with any...