C W DESIGN 2,941 SQ. FT. INTERIOR DESIGNER | Catherine Weinstock INSPIRATION | The Space Itself I was driven by the light and, in particular, the amazing view of the city. PEOPLE WERE TALKING ABOUT | The Global Vibe Everything from the carpets to the furnishings was an obvious choice, as New York is a “world” city where both foreign influences and art play important roles. The challenges were to honor the integrity of the space and to make it highly engaging while maintaining a balance. FAVORITE SPOTS | The Corridor My favorite space was the narrow corridor that leads to the library and nursery. I found these amazing African weapons that come from an important collection and were generously loaned to me. Placed in this context, these objects created a strong silhouette and adopted a sculptural quality. DESIGN DIRECTIVE | Urban Child’s Room My mission was to create a children’s room that would be sophisticated rather than infantile. I wanted the room to be dynamic, and to exude a sense of energy and movement. I asked New Jersey-based artist Jill Caporoso to paint in a somewhat random, haphazard way, and to use the entire wall from floor to ceiling. The mural itself – with its strong primary colors and floating figures that appear to be 3-D – was inspired by a poster given to me by a brilliant graphic artist in Berlin back in 1985 and by the amazing “Italian Futurism” exhibition at the Guggenheim Museum last year. The furniture, much of which came from Austria, tied it all together, especially the “robot” book case. PHOTOGRAPHY BRUCE BUCK
LAZZONI 2,696 SQ. FT. INTERIOR DESIGNER | Fulya Can INSPIRATION | Casablanca The idea was for an elegant Mediterranean spirit with clean lines and splashes of white, black and metallic. PEOPLE WERE TALKING ABOUT | The Energy They said it was so soothing. The colors and the lighting were cool and calm. The design was sophisticated but also inviting. It was modern, while simultaneously simulating walking into a black and white movie. It was timeless. DESIGN DIRECTIVE | Create a Lifestyle This isn’t about selling furniture; it’s about a lifestyle. A home is a person’s sanctuary. It’s very important they feel at peace when they’re there. PHOTOGRAPHY LAUREN HAGERSTROM
Caryn Krueger, owner and founder of CSM ART & FRAME in Chatham NJ, and her talented team, contributed the “Art Wall” corridor at the 2015 Metro Designer Showhouse at the Pearl in Edgewater, NJ. PHOTOGRAPHERS: Babs Armour, George Diebold, Gelatin Photography, Stephan Harmon, Pezhman, Chuck Plante, Claire Rosen and Douglas Tod. MIXED MEDIA: Willie Cole, Debbie Frankel, Anne Goffin Smith, Joan Goldsmith, Catherine Latson, Danielle Mick and M. Quen. PHOTOGRAPH LAUREN HAGERSTROM
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