THOUGHTS ON GOOD DESIGN BLOG
Hot Trends for 2015
The Fall Market week in High Point, North Carolina in October was really great this year!
Lots of people, manufacturers and socializing. It is always an inspiring trip and allows us to bring you specific insights into what you should look out for that is trending next year, in 2015.
911 Museum NYC
My annual dedication to honoring the victims from 911, included a visit to the 911 Museum, located on the actual site of where the twin towers once resided. It was a humbling experience to walk the foot print of these buildings, viewing the remains of the steel footings that have been preserved, and see bent pieces of steel and structural pieces.
Dream Home & Hunter Douglas
I had the pleasure of attending a special viewing of this beautiful showhouse located at The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester. A 5400 sq ft penthouse had been fully decorated with merchandise from area businesses. Breathtaking views of the City to the Sound are seen from the floor to ceiling windows on the 19th floor.
Indian Summer
The weather is still great in the Fall and there is so much to do outside! We love to go boating in the cooler weather
New Certifications
As DW Design & Decor llc has been involved in large projects that include Renovations and additions, I have completed a Certification in Construction Project Management through New York State and Pace University. This knowledge will allow us to better serve our clients and maintain a steady flow through the production process.
Westchester Magazine: Lighting as a Design Element
Lighting is one of the most important design details in completing the home. Westchester Magazine’s Fall issue is dedicated to all Trends in Lighting. In this feature article, Denise Wenacur shares specific new resources in under cabinet lighting, ‘mood’ lighting and how to update old fixtures to look brand new…
West Side Highway Walkway, NYC
My hubby and I spent some time walking around Manhattan on the lower West Side on a beautiful summer day. The walkway by the Hudson
Clearwater Festival, Croton Point, NY
A great time was had listening to music at the Clearwater Festival held at Croton Point Park on the Hudson River late June. An estimated 25,000 people attended this fundraiser originally founded by the late legendary musician Pete Seeger to clean up the Hudson River and gain awareness.
Tennis Ball Chair
What do you do with those old tennis balls? Make furniture! This chair is so fun!
Leatherwood Design Co.
“I love watching Denise’s rooms come to life, like a painting. Each element is like a brushstroke, just the right touch to create a cohesive whole…”
Gurney’s Inn, Montauk NY
We love to visit the beach off season. Montauk in Long Island, NY is one of our favorite places to go. A great place to stay is Gurneys Inn located right on the water. The views are spectacular, from when you turn into the parking lot off of Old Montauk Highway, to walking down the steps to the beach. And then, watch a sunset from a private deck…
Hidden Treasures in Aspen
If I was a designer in the 1960’s I like to think I could have designed a house as creative as this! My family and I stayed in this beautiful log house located in the woods in Aspen, Colorado last week. It was originally designed by Herb & Marcy Balderson many years ago. Herb, who passed away a few years ago, was a master wood worker. His artwork in the form of carved bowls, statues and iron work, graces the walls of this home and the scenic outdoors.
Artist: Amy Genser, Fine Art Collage
“The sources of my work are textures, patterns, and grids. I look for forms that can be repeated to create a pattern when they are joined. My work tries to capture the essence of an experience or an image I have seen…”
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The common element throughout is good design. There’s always a reason why an element is chosen for a certain place, whether it’s a colorful painting in a room or a specific fabric on a chair. There’s also a functionality to every item that is unique to each project’s solution. It’s sort of like an oversized jigsaw puzzle with a place and reason for each piece.
“Your rooms are like a painting. Each component is a brushstroke to create the whole picture. It’s magic every time!”