Mid-century modern home decor is recognizable for its clean lines, a fusion of organic and manmade materials, and retro style.

Notice how the smooth curves of the wooden lounge chair and dining table legs meld seemlessly with the black leather sofa, white plastic chairs, blue cushions and colorful rug. This type of diversity in material, color, and texture is a hallmark of mid-century design.

From its outset, Art Deco was influenced by the bold geometric forms of Cubism and the Vienna Secession; the bright colors of Fauvism and of the Ballets Russes; the updated craftsmanship of the furniture of the eras of Louis Philippe I and Louis XVI; and the exotic styles of China and Japan, India, and Persia.

The main characteristics of Art Deco are

Smooth wall surface.

Sharp edged, linear appearance.

Stylized decorative elements using geometrical forms, zigzags, chevrons.

Low relief decorative panels.

Stepped or set back front facade.

Strips of windows with decorative spandrels.

Reeding and fluting around doors and windows.

The airy and artful library combines waterfront views and a muted color palette for a supremely chic, serene space.

This library is eclectic in the true sense of the word, blending different styles, mixing a cocktail of of a client dreams and their way of life. The room is ‘couture,’ and completely tailored .

Interior designers are schooled and excel at this textural design secret— a neutral backdrop creates a welcoming interior when mixed with warm textures such as rough hewn wooden elements, shiny tiles, nubby linens, and brushed velvets.If walls are painted in a bright orange, for example, then the bold color takes center-stage, making any textural elements disappear into the backdrop.

The approach is holistic and collaborative in that architecture and interior design must work together seamlessly. We always begin by selecting references—whether from historical precents, lifestyle imagery or art. The work is grounded in and influenced by these points of view, which we then elaborate on and translate to create ownership of the client.