FEATURED IN THE NEW YORK TIMES!
I’m excited to share that my work is featured in The New York Times! You’ve Planned the Holiday Menu. Now Where Will You Put All the Guests? offers designers’ advice on how to accommodate guests for meals during the holidays.
Photography by Hulya Kolabas and Architecture by The Brooklyn Studio
In a Park Avenue dining room, I designed an extra-long banquette to be as cozy and comfortable for one or two on a daily basis as it is for an occasional crowd. The luscious mohair fabric is both soft and durable making it an excellent choice for a dining area.
Photography by Hulya Kolabas and Architecture by The Brooklyn Studio
This spot also doubles as an enviable work-from-home locale. Even the family dog thinks so. 😊
Size does matter, especially in more compact urban spaces. This bespoke table not only extends effortlessly, but its narrow size and rounded edges allow for maximum flow of movement. In an open dining area a few inches can make a world of difference. On a daily basis the table lives in a small footprint. Each piece is precisely planned to fit like a perfect puzzle.
Photography by Hulya Kolabas and Architecture by The Brooklyn Studio
In this quintessential Brooklyn home pictured below, a custom tufted Chesterfield-style banquette is nestled into an overscale window bay.
Photography by Richard Powers and Architecture by The Brooklyn Studio
With no formal dining room this space needs to feel like its own zone, though it is actually part of the kitchen. A rich, dark fabric on the sofa creates a cocoon. The dining chairs are super comfortable. The bespoke table and chandelier add natural glamour and beckon you to lounge awhile. Small stools tuck under the table at both ends when additional seating is needed and otherwise live elsewhere. Dual purpose pieces add instant flexibility, which come in handy when entertaining.
Photography by Richard Powers and Architecture by The Brooklyn Studio
During my design process each element is carefully considered not only for its beauty and practicality, but also to create optimum harmony between my clients and their homes.
Working scheme for a project in Charleston, South Carolina
In a beach house a small settee tucks into this nook for casual dining in the kitchen. The chairs, covered in faux leather, are easy to maintain and match the dining room chairs so they can be brought in to accommodate additional guests.
Photography by Hulya Kolabas
I hope the article inspires you to host a gathering of your own this holiday season. Happy Thanksgiving!
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