THOUGHTS ON GOOD DESIGN BLOG
Backstage on Broadway
I had the pleasure of watching the Tony Award winning play Kinky Boots on Broadway and going backstage. I even met the star Billy Porter! (aka LOLA)
Florida Greenery
We love the hot weather and palm trees. What better place to enjoy both but to visit Florida in the summer!
Artist: Joella Cannon, Fine Jewelry
Joella Cannon is a Jewelry Designer and principal of J.A. Minai Jewelry Design located in Westchester, NY. Her passion is to “create statement pieces that are inspired by the elements of surprise and juxtaposition.”
Barbara M. ~ Cortlandt Manor, NY
“I had the most extraordinary experience with DW Design & Decor this past April! I needed to redesign my existing living room/dining room space to accommodate my daughter’s bridal shower…”
Audrey G. ~ Briarcliff Manor, NY
“Denise is responsive and attentive and a great designer. She managed all the details of our living room remodel. It turned out great and we would definitely use her again and recommend her to a friend.”
Design Bureau Magazine: The Chocolate Factory
A Fun Family Space with a little inspiration from a 13-year old…
Sag Harbor, NY
Something that can be seen throughout the Hamptons in the Spring are flowers beautifully arranged in pots and planters. If you do not have a green thumb, but like to surround yourself with color, this is a great way to accomplish both.
Walking Dunes, Hamptons, NY
One special place that we like to visit is the Walking Dunes, in Napeague, Montauk, NY. They are named this not because you are allowed to walk on them, but because the wind and natural elements change the configuration of the dunes constantly.
Jaqui B. ~ Croton-On-Hudson, NY
“Denise did a wonderful job with our blank-slate basement. She worked with the contractor to develop the design of the space which included a playroom, bathroom, media room, kitchenette/bar area, gym and storage…”
Artist: Spiro Lyon Glass
Spiro Lyon Glass was founded by Jacqueline Spiro and Lee Lyon, glass artists who have been working with hot glass since 1989. Many of the unique glass pieces they produce are large, thick cast glass panels for use as interior and exterior decorative and architectural elements.
Nina A. ~ Rye, NY
“Denise did the entire interior of my house. She had wonderful ideas and great resources. But what makes her a winner in my book is her ability to listen and deliver above and beyond what you asked for. I highly recommend her services…”
Michelle C. ~ Ossining, NY
“Denise did my window treatments on the entire first floor of my house (family room, eat in, kitchen, laundry, formal living room and office). The fabric options she guided me through look great, and she was very quick to bring alternatives to the table when our original choices were no longer available. Her recommendations for styles of treatments were dead-on and my rooms look amazing now!”
Artist: Arms & Barnes, Unique Tables
This sister design team, offers furniture designs that are a marriage of new and old, urban and rural. Every piece of furniture begins with a unique element, which is hand crafted into its new life. Antique grill-work created for the function of yesterday: crafted into an end table of today…
Artist: Paul Stover, Woodwork
Paul Stover is one of the local Colorado artists. He has an amazing studio deep in the mountains in Glenwood Springs and creates custom furniture pieces in ‘old world’ wood working techniques…
Westchester Magazine: Designer Secrets
Want to know a secret? Denise Wenacur shares Designer Secrets in Westchester Magazine…
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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!”