Frankfurt Kitchen exhibition
The Counter Space: Design and the Modern Kitchen is an exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art and it features the the exceptional “Frankfurt Kitchen” that was built by Grete Schütte-Lihotzky during the 1920’s. This new approach to functional design focused on the comfort and efficiency of the average person’s kitchen. The earlier kitchens were [...]
- Posted by Erika almeida
- about 1 year ago
Serge Mouille vintage table lamp
This vintage table lamp in the style of Serge Mouille combines both classical and contemporary design. This elegance lamp contrast a black biomorphic shade with an angular bass post creating a sophisticated sculptural piece that evokes a sense of movement. Some of the most desired products by interior designers are the ones that can [...]
- Posted by Erika almeida
- about 1 year ago
Adding darker colors to one or t...
If you are fearful of fully committing to a room which covers all the walls in a room with darker colors, which is completely understandable, another option is to paint one or two walls darker. This is particularly effective for work studios where it’s essential to have perhaps a dark grey behind a workstation [...]
- Posted by Erika almeida
- about 1 year ago
Tribeca residential project
This apartment located in Tribeca is a space I designed for a couple in the city. The original space was enclosed and had several unnecessary partitions which made it feel small and enclosed. The couple had been living in the apartment for a few years and were ready to create a space which represented their [...]
- Posted by Erika almeida
- about 1 year ago
Utilizing dark color palettes to...
Following up on the post yesterday about utlizing dark color palettes in spaces, here are two more beautiful and effective examples of the warmth possible going with this “off the cuff” combination. The second photo is another angle of the Ella Dining Room and Bar in Sacramento which I posted about last week.
- Posted by Erika almeida
- about 1 year ago