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Donté J. Young, founder and CEO of The Young Companies, shared how The Young Companies approaches Interior design.

Haute Design: What does your design firm do that no one else can imitate?

Donté J. Young: Two specific things come to mind. We're not just designers, we're design artists. I like to think we're the Picasso of designers. While I may not be known on that level (yet), my team and I are visionaries in a way that does not have us picking out multiple paints or floor samples for our clients. I envision it, then I bring it to life. Our design process is a bit unconventional but always memorable through the turnkey delivery. Matched with an infectious savant energy, it is something that cannot be duplicated or imitated.

HD: Describe The Young Companies' design philosophy in three words.

DJY: I'm not sure if I could do that in three words necessarily, but our mantra is, "Be bold, not basic."

Photo Credit: The Young Companies

HD: What has been the biggest lesson you learned since the launch of your design firm?

DJY: For me, the main thing has always been practical communication. There are so many layers to design - from architects, to general contractors, sub-contractors, vendors, employees, and the clients themselves, things can fall apart quickly if you do not have effective communication.

When my team and I went remote, we moved to a more robust project management system. It provided our clients with a real-time, 24-hour communication platform to ensure all lines of communication were effectively met. It has indeed been the foundation of our design-build firm.

HD: What is your favorite part of working in Chicago?

DJY: Chicago is somewhat of a full-circle moment for me as I lived here over a decade ago. It's an approachable city Mecca known worldwide for its beautiful architecture, world-class cuisine and phenomenal art scene. Combine all these things along with the beauty of the Midwest's people, and it makes for a fantastic place to call home as well as creating experiential home designs for many clients throughout the Chicagoland area. It is the foundation and birthplace of many greats; therefore, I am pleased to be based here amongst that inspiring energy.

Photo Credit: The Young Companies

HD: When did you realize you wanted to fully dive into the design industry? How was that?

DJY: My mother was an interior designer and art broker, so I was always around design from a young age. Initially, I studied structural engineering before shifting my studies to architecture. My career led me down many avenues - from being a real estate broker, resulting in a period within the world of marketing and public relations for various celebrities and entertainers. However, the one thing that remained constant was that I owned and designed luxury rental properties where people would ask who my designer was, not knowing it was me. After designing for friends 'just for fun' and getting burned out by the entertainment and public relations firm, I leaped full-time back into the development and design business, which has proven to be a fruitful and highly notable career path.

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South American artist presents “The Dreamers” as an exclusive collection inspired by the effects of light through shades and color.

Fabio Mesa has been selected as the latest featured artist by the Aston Martin Residences Miami, as part of its Virtual Art Gallery series of exhibitions, that began in May this year.

The abstract visual artist was chosen to present his own collection for the development’s Virtual Art Gallery series of online exhibits, that will feature a new artist collection every two months as a 3D immersive experience on its website.

Starting today and running until November 15, Mesa’s exhibit, titled “The Dreamers” features more than 20 hand-picked pieces of art created as his own expression inspired by effects of light through shades and color -- recreating his own shapes and lines with a 'fusion' of his signature human crowds, perceived trough endless spaces.  To celebrate the opening, Mesa has created an original piece to convey his own expression of the Aston Martin Residences that is being used for the development’s marketing and advertising campaign.

Fabio Mesa was born in the city of Medellin, Colombia, and frequently travels to other countries to participate in different exhibitions and to take part in collaborative workshops. From 2014 until today, Mesa has shown his work throughout North America, as well as in major cities that include Miami, New York City, Panama City, and Beijing. Mesa has developed his artistic technique of oil and acrylic on canvas, using delicate combinations of gray, silver, gold, black or white, accompanying them with the addition of one or more bright colors to create a vibrating effect and impact, making each work a unique experience. The artworks evolve into a deep intellectual approach towards the viewer, achieving an interactive visual effect. When there is light a vivid and intense color is presented also combined with deep shadows, conveyed in the unique painting created by Mesa for the Aston Martin Residences Miami. 

When describing his hand-picked collection for a virtual art gallery, Mesa states: "In my work, crowds march toward common goals, which revolve around dreams that human beings share as a society: the search for peace, the struggle for a better life. In my paintings, the 'dreamers' tirelessly search for their dreams on the path of life that is often unknown to them but may lead to freedom and peace in another reality." 

The Aston Martin Residences in Miami is creating a permanent art gallery on the 52^nd floor of the luxury tower, which is due for completion at the end of next year. The Art Gallery celebrates a love of beauty and an appreciation of art in all forms, values shared by developer G&G Business Developments and its partner Aston Martin.

Fabio Mesa’s “The Dreamers” exhibit can now be viewed until November 15 at Astonmartinresidences.com.

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Apollo is a platform that brings the art scene to a new generation.

The subscription-based app brings inside access to world-renowned artists and art collections. Apollo is disrupting the exclusive art scene by bringing stunning art to users’ fingertips.

“The traditional art scene has a problem,” says Thomas Pierce, Chief Marketing Officer at Apollo, remarking on the app’s intention. “New generations love art, but find their experience in the art world to be stuffy, outdated, or hard to reach; not to mention expensive and intimidating. Now, Apollo is making investing in fine art accessible by giving entry and expert guidance to novice art lovers and sophisticated collectors alike.”

Eric McClelland, Thomas Pierce, Mike Miller, Tyler Shields, Paul Barausky, Adam Alfia

Photo Credit: PMA Media

Besides the app, the Apollo platform will include displays for housing digital NFT collections and a marketplace. Users will be granted the exclusive role of curator and will be able to search for new artists, create their own art playlists as well as test art pieces before they buy them in the Apollo marketplace.

Founder and CEO Michael Miller explains his approach to building the Apollo app and how it is so completely unique in the market.

"It's combining what I do for a living in bringing in the gallery and artist community to collaborate with the technology aspects. That's why I think it's so great and so well-rounded. There's just really nothing like it in the marketplace. There are similar platforms out there, but nothing like what we're doing."

Miller continues, "I think we just had a different process and vision in mind from day one. Others are just rushing to sell NFTs or digital art. But ours is a complete ecosystem. It's almost like a hybrid between the Apple ecosystem and the Spotify of fine art."

Bespoke Apollo Premier installation in Chicago penthouse duplex featuring Marcel van Luit

Photo Credit: PMA Media

The team at Apollo believes that their platform will be a win-win for artists and art enthusiasts alike because the app will feature collections of fine art from new and established artists as well as exclusive behind-the-scenes content brought to users by the artists themselves. Thus, connecting artists to their audience, and vice-versa, in a way that has never been accomplished before.

Apollo Premier installation featuring Apollo Premier artist David Yarrow

Photo Credit: PMA Media

"We have the app, which is really made for the mainstream to deliver fine art to the world. You can display it onto a 4k, smart-enabled device and be able to follow artists around the world. You will be granted access behind the scenes and see content and footage that will make you feel much closer to the artist than ever before. It will be a much more intimate experience," says Miller

The Apollo Art App officially launched in the iOS and Android store on June 1st, 2021. The first 1,000 users will get to enjoy the app for an entire month for free with code: FIRST1000.

For more information on the Apollo app, CLICK HERE.

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When decorating a space, the task of combining elements in one cohesive space can be intimidating. While there are no set rules for design, there are definitely guidelines that everyone should follow to achieve the desired product. From choosing lighting, furniture, art, objects, and paint colors, there are key considerations you should think about so that your space works as a practical and captivating design project. We listed 5 basic rules of interior design to guide you when remodeling your space. 

1. Volume, Light, and Depth 

When designing a new space, it is essential to focus on volume, light, and depth. While these elements can sound very abstract and difficult to manipulate, they can make a big difference when choosing pieces to design a space. Volume can be played with by choosing oversized windows and doors. Depth can be achieved with the right pieces of furniture, such as a small and low couch to draw attention to a large window. The lighting of a space highly depends on furniture choices as well. Light colors, such as glass, chrome, and marble, can move the light around the room. 

2. Practicality and Flow 

In any room, the space needs to make sense. The furniture needs to work together as a whole, and you need to consider things such as mobility in specific situations, for when you are home alone, with your family, or with guests. If you were having a dinner party, and there were a lot of people inside your kitchen, will your guests be able to easily get to the restroom? If you have children, will you be able to cook while keeping an eye on them? These are the types of questions you need to ask yourself so that you achieve practicality and flow in your space. 

3. Planning is Key

For everything in life, having a well-done plan is the key to success. That is especially true for design. Before starting to purchase furniture, paints, and elements that are going to pull your design together, think about what it is that you want to achieve with your design. What do you want it to reflect? How do you want the space to work? 

4. Include one Statement Piece 

Every room needs a statement piece that will catch the eye of anyone walking by. Having a piece that will surprise and make an impact in your room is key for not only impressing your guests but making you feel good and inspired. A statement piece can be a piece of furniture in a bold color, a remarkable rug, or a work of art. Use your imagination and choose something that you felt a connection to the first moment you saw it. 

5. Add Mirrors 

Mirrors can transform any room from tedious and dull to exciting and interesting. This especially applies to small spaces. Mirrors add light and depth and can make a room look bigger, by expanding the space and reflecting views. Mirrors are practical and decorative at the same time, and a great addition to walls where you are not sure what to put on.

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Remodeling or building a house or a workspace is not an easy task. Hiring the right people to help you is the key to making your vision become a reality. It is a common misconception to use the terms interior designer and interior decorator interchangeably. There are major differences that make each qualified for specific functions. 

While designers create functional spaces within a building, decorators embellish the space with decorative pieces, such as furniture, rugs, and accessories. 

An Interior decorator garnishes spaces that already exist by helping their clients make decisions about best fitting style, color palettes, furniture, art, and accessories. If your space does not require structural changes such as adding new walls and electrical wiring, then an interior decorator is the best fit for you. They are the correct choice if your space simply needs visual updates. 

Unlike an interior decorator, an interior designer works with creating new interior spaces. A designer creates an appealing space and strategically studies how to create a functional and methodical environment to satisfy their clients’ needs. They use technology to carefully create virtual plans to work hand in hand with construction teams who carry out the design. If you want your space to be a reflection of your personality and style while also functioning in a way that corresponds to your lifestyle, then hiring a designer is the right fit for you. 

When it comes to hiring a designer or a decorator, one of the main concerns is the cost. Contrary to what most think, hiring a designer can help you understand exactly where your money is going, as well as help you work your space with items that best fit your budget. You will indeed have an additional cost of a designer's fee, but you will avoid spending money on a piece of furniture that looked amazing in the store but did not fit your living room, or painting your walls five times because you cannot find the right color palette. A designer or decorator will not only benefit you financially but also save you time by using their experience and expertise to anticipate obstacles that might come up along the way. 

Haute design has a wonderful network of interior designers who can help you make your space perfectly fitted for your lifestyle and your needs. You can find these top designers  at https://dev.hauteresidence.com/designer/

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Minimalism in interior design is about clarity and a sense of zen, but all too often we get hung up on minimal texture and minimal color. The best spaces are the ones that take risks and in this living room, we dared to let a few knockout pieces stand for themselves. We grounded the space with natural elements while infusing a rich color palette with soft, luxurious texture.

This one-of-a-kind sofa was found in a warehouse buried under bolts of fabric and lovingly named, Giuseppe. Covered in a Ralph Lauren crushed velvet, its chesterfield style paired with mid-century modern legs is the epitome of luxe and sophistication. It softens the cold stone of the magnum fireplace yet stands strong on its own. No throw pillows necessary.

Photo Credit: John Friedrich

The unique tree sculpture next to the sofa was actually a fallen tree at one point that was stripped and charred and now repurposed as natural art, adding intrigue, texture, and warmth. The way it stands formidable and opposite the fireplace is an irony that deepens the character of the space.

We wanted textural window treatments, but for this application, we chose to think outside the box. Whenever you do something unexpected in interior design you breathe life into the space, giving it a pulse as this creates a sense of safety and desire. We cut thousands of strips of carpet binding and knotted them onto a galvanized pipe that acted as our curtain rod. The result is a stellar covering that filters the light and blends with the walls so naturally, you get the feeling you’re under a weeping willow tree. Pair that with the silk rug and oversized art and you are left with a calming, luxurious space evoking a personality all its own.

Photo Credit: John Friedrich

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Online luxury marketplace 1stDibs is partnering with the Female Design Council to create an innovative collection of design works by women during Women’s History Month. 1stDibs and the Female Design Council, FDC, are combing resources to help the women designers expand their networks.

Founder of the FDC Lora Appleton stated, “Support is a cornerstone of success, and Female Design Council is committed to elevating all female-identifying people in design.”

The two partnering companies plan to unveil women-created contemporary pieces. Participating featured designers include Elodie Blanchard, Keavy Murphree, and Sunshine Thacker, and more.

The materials used are to highlight the power and strength of women and to reflect on their struggles, whether it's family, work-life, or friends. Materials used for the designs range from textiles, raw materials, ceramics, to gold leaf.

For all 31 days of Women’s History Month, pieces of the collection are to be released. Design pieces include lighting, abstract sculptures,  paintings, outdoor furniture, tables, and so much more. Each piece created is distinct, innovative, and unique to the designer.

People can shop the design works by women on 1stDibs’ website where the pieces are up for purchase on a rolling basis. Shoppers can find the progressive pieces under ‘Female Design Council Furniture.’

Founded in 2001, 1stDibs is an e-commerce company that sells luxury furniture, fine art, and jewelry. Founded in 2016, the Female Design Council’s mission is to provide a strong professional community for all women in the design industry.

For more information or to purchase designs, please visit here.

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Interior design company Eames Office announced today, via their Instagram, their newest collaboration with sneaker monolith, Reebok. Eames is a company that specializes in architectural and interior design, but they also do graphic design, art pieces, multimedia and film, textiles, toys, and furniture. 

Eames Office is a company founded by Charles and Ray Eames. The husband and wife duo were both artists in their own right, him in architecture and her in painting and design. After their marriage in 1941, they put their creative ideas together and created a molded plywood chair that became known as “the chair of the century.” The company is run by the Eames’ descendants to this day and works with only two manufacturers: Herman Miller, Inc. and Vitra International. 

So, their announcement of a collaboration with a brand such as Reebok is very exciting! The partnership is set to release something in Fall of ‘21, and though the item in question is still being kept under wraps, with two well-established companies such as Eames Office and Reebok, it is sure to be amazing. 

For more information regarding the collaboration, you can visit the website here. 

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Photo Credit: Christie’s International Real Estate - Seattle

Christie’s International Real Estate Seattle is one of only five company-owned brokerages and enjoys many perks as such. By collaborating with Christie’s Auction House, accessing the world-class marketing programs and utilizing Christie’s exclusive invitation-only network, the Seattle office is able to offer their clients incomparable service tailored to their unique needs - the same expert service that Christie’s Auction House clients have enjoyed for centuries.

Photo Credit: Christie’s International Real Estate - Seattle

Just as Christie’s represents many of the world’s most extraordinary art, Christie’s International Real Estate represents many of the world’s most extraordinary properties. “It is always a pleasure to introduce luxury homebuyers who may not be current art collectors to Christie’s as well as introduce both new and seasoned art collectors to the world of luxury real estate,” says Scott Wasner, co-founder and executive vice president of Christie’s International Real Estate Seattle.

“Christie’s affiliated global luxury brands offer significant cross-marketing opportunities that provide greater exposure to a broader luxury clientele versus what traditional real estate companies offer,” explains Kendra Ratcliff, co-founder and COO for Christie’s International Real Estate Seattle. “Collaboration across the global Christie’s network opens up more opportunities to provide superior real estate advisory services to our clients.”

Photo Credit: Christie’s International Real Estate - Seattle

A condominium home at the Four Seasons Private Residence in Seattle, which sold for an impressive $9.5 million in October 2020, is a wonderful example of how Christie’s many facets work together as a seamless team. Wasner worked closely on the marketing and sale of this property with Ellanor Roberts Notides, Christie’s Auction House’s esteemed West Coast chairman, who oversees private art collections for high-profile clients.

Photo Credit: Christie’s International Real Estate - Seattle

The property was the home of the late Virginia Wright, a prominent philanthropist and significant art collector. “The joint marketing program between the auction house and our real estate brokerage created a buzz around the property and garnered attention from high-net-worth buyers worldwide,” says Wasner. “It was an unparalleled effort which led to a near record- breaking sale price. The Wright family was very pleased not only with the sale price of the home and how quickly it sold and closed but also with the extraordinary collaboration we had with the auction house.”

Photo Credit: Christie’s International Real Estate - Seattle

“Whether a client is based in Hong Kong and searching for a vacation home in the San Juan Islands or a local client is interested in a second home in Aspen, Jackson Hole or Palm Springs, our global relationships give us extraordinary access to exclusive properties,” remarks Wasner. “You’ll receive not only our team’s passionate expertise, discretion and exceptional client service, but you’ll have 255 years of Christie’s unparalleled reputation on your side.”

For more information about luxury properties throughout Washington, please contact Scott Wasner at scottwasner@christiesrealestateseattle.com or 206-910-1410.

Christie’s International Real Estate Seattle is the exclusive brokerage representing the Seattle, WA real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of their listings here.

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Photo Credit: Courtesy of Gary Nader Art Centre

Locals and visitors present for the Art Basel Miami during Miami Art Week will have the unique experience of seeing one of the world's most recognizable designs.

A private reception took place at The New World Center to open the exhibit, attended by 200 guests.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Gary Nader Art Centre

Remarks were given by Steven Gombinski, President of the Lincoln Road BID; Lyle Stern, Director of Lincoln Road BID; Howard Herring, President of New World Symphony; Ambassador Paul Cejas; Gary Nader, Founder of Nader Art Museum; and Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber. After the speeches, attendees headed to Lincoln Road for the official unveiling of the exhibit. After, a dinner was held at Time Out Market.

The guests included Bass Museum Director Silvia Karman Cubiñá, music mogul Emilio Estefan, Fernando Botero’s son Juan Carlos Botero, real estate developer David Martin, Miami Beach Commissioner Ricky Arriola, Michael Comras, architect Rene Gonzalez, Jorge Plasencia, artist Soraya Abu Naba’a, Telemundo TV personality and host Azucena Cierco, among others.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Gary Nader Art Centre

Previous locations that have held exhibitions of the Colombian artist's outdoor sculptures include the Champs-Élysées in Paris, Yebisu Garden in Tokyo, Lustgarten in Berlin and Park Avenue in New York City.

On his own sculptures, Botero once said, "I never give particular traits to my figures. I don’t want them to have personality, but rather represent a type that I create. My sculptures do not carry any messages, social or otherwise. What matters for me is the form, the voluptuous surfaces, which emphasize the sensuality of my work. I like the enormous size; it is the fulfillment of my longing for voluptuous round forms.”

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Gary Nader Art Centre

The famous works of art to be viewed while enjoying the pleasant South Florida winter weather include "Male Torso", "Adam", "Eve", "Leda and the Swan", "Bird", "Rape of Europa", and others. Gary Nader Art Centre (62 NE, 27th street, Miami, Fla. 33137) will host the "Espacio Botero" painting, drawing and sculpture exhibit starting on December 1, 2019.

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Get ready for the ultimate gift guide for art and design aficionados, where you're sure to find a unique piece they will fall in love with! From funky furniture to playful home accents and minimal statement pieces, this carefully curated list has something for every taste.

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Bower Studios Egg Mirror, $1,375

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YIELD 16" Spun Planter - Copper, $380

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Hawkins New York Socket Lamp, $250

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Muuto Compile Bookend, available in store

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ABC Carpet & Home kartell max beam side table, $327

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Spartan Shop CS28 by Jen Garrido, $700

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1stdibs Bill Thompson - Overunder White Minimal wall sculpture, $14,000

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Apparatus Studio Censer Incense Burner and Candleholder, $820

Photo Credit: Egg Collective

Egg Collective Isla Coffee Table, starting at $9,800

Photo Credit: Georg Jensen

Georg Jensen HK Pitcher 1.2 L - Stainless Steel, $395

Photo Credit: In The Pursuit Studio

In The Pursuit Studio Coexist Askew Side Table, $5,995

Photo Credit: Souda

Souda Kreten Candelabra - Grey, $450

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The Future Perfect Nos Sofa, $20,835

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Studio Proba A Poster a Day Rug - Day 1238, $765

Photo Credit: 1stdibs

1stdibs Brad Howe - Learning to Swim, price upon request

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Nashville Design Week

When: November 8th - November 15th, 2018

Nashville is more than just country music. Coined the country's Music City, Nashville's eclectic music, art, fashion and dining scene make this the ultimate destination for aficionados of all sorts. This November, the city is hosting its annual Nashville Design Week featuring local artists Alex Lockwood of Elephant Gallery and Jessica Cheatham of Salt Ceramics. The highly anticipated event will kickoff Tuesday, November 6th, with an intimate conversation between Manuel Seitlin and Liz Pape of Elizabeth Suzann. The week-long event will seamlessly blend art and design with Nashville as its backdrop.

Courtesy of Austin Design Week, "The Future of Connected Aircraft Workshop"

Austin Design Week

When: November 5th - November 9th, 2018

There's more to Austin than meets the eye. The city's 3rd annual Design Week aims to highlight Austin's vibrant scene and creative community through free workshops, talks, studio tours and events. The event will highlight the impact social media has had on the art community through its "Be-Hind Doors" Instagram installation, redesigning public spaces for a more inclusive, collaborative learning environment, the future of the design industry, as well as other trending industry topics. Come out to celebrate Austin's eclectic community at this year's Design Week honoring local talent.

Top photo courtesy of Nashville Design Week, Norf Art Collective 

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Just recently, though, an opportunity emerged for Gunn to espouse home decor professionally. He teamed up with Command Brand, the maker of the adhesive picture-hanging strips, to translate his fashion aptitude to interior-design advice with a series of wall-decorating projects that require no nails. Last week, Gunn, Command and Gilt hosted the “From the Runway to the Hallway” pop-up shop, where fashion, art and decor intuitively coalesced.

Haute Residence caught up with Gunn to learn more about his partnership with Command, his appreciation for the arts and his decor tenets.

How did your partnership with Command Brand come to be?

I am approached by brands with some frequency. I am very, very, very particular about the decisions I make about which brands I would even want to work with. As a wonderful happenstance, I am a huge Command fan and I have used it forever. So, when they approached me, I said, "Good Heaven, you are all over my apartment. I would love to have a conversation about what we can do together."

I find that decision-making about interiors and decision-making about fashion have so many correlations. People are really afraid that they get paralyzed by the decisions they have to make and they do not know what to do. With Command, because it does not have to be a permanent place, you can move things around, you are not making that commitment that a nail in the wall makes. It means that you can play, you can try it as opposed to, "Oh, I am making a lifetime commitment to this particular painting or drawing or photograph being on this particular wall." Command is just completely and utterly liberating. It is interesting - as I first began to use them, it was about, "Well, let me experiment. Let me try." But then, because they are so long-lasting, there is no reason to take the Command strips down and put a nail. It is quite fantastic. I am involved because I am a huge fan of the product.

Photo credit: Command Brand

Is this your first venture into home decor?

Yes, absolutely. I have to say, in my heart, if I were not in fashion, I would be in interiors. I think in particular living in New York, our home environment is so important to us because it is our safe haven that it is accentuated, I think, even more here. So, we really care about coming home and feeling that we are in a place that we love.

Living in New York can often mean a compromise in square feet. How can interior design make the best of the available space?

I believe that decorating our homes follows the same principles that are important in getting our fashion right. It is not about the particulars of what you have. It is about the relationships among them. I say it is about silhouette, proportion and fit. With homes, scale is very important. I do not mean that you live in a tiny apartment that everything should be of a small scale but you need to look into the relationships among those objects. I always say, do not go to a store and buy a whole apartment full of furniture there and have it delivered to you. Start with one or two pieces and then let it grow. Feel the space. Think about what proportionately and also practically you need and want, and what will fit.

I believe that decorating our walls gives us another dimension to the living space but until the furniture is places, it is not a very good idea to do that because of the proportional relationships. That goes back to the fantastic partner we all have in Command, because it does give us that freedom of latitude and that agility and ability to make changes quickly and with no damage.

Photo credit: Command Brand

When it comes to art on the walls, what artists do you admire? Are there any contemporary ones you follow?

I studied art in the 1970s and art history. So, a lot of my personal taste is more into that. I would not say I am a huge fan of a lot of contemporary art that is happening right now, but Richard Diebenkorn, Josef Albers – they are so many artists of the 20th century whose work I truly love. In terms of my home, I am more of a classicist and most of what I have is more traditional. They are just images I like living with – a lot of portraits that are 18th- and 19th-century but very affordable. I care about things that have a history and a story.

Photo credit: Michael Simon, StarTraks

What is your favorite piece of art?

My only trouble is that I have so many. If someone was to say, "Your apartment is on fire, you can only take one thing with you," I think I would rather stay and get burnt. I do not think I can run out with just one thing.

What trends in terms of decor and fashion you see converging and shaping up for the upcoming summer season?

We have four trends – and they are trends in fashion and trends in interiors as well. Stripes are big; glitter, glamour, shiny surfaces are very, very big. As are also surfaces that are textured. We are calling them trends, but they all have staying power. These are not things that are only relevant today. I am happy that they are prevalent but they will be with us forever. So, depending on your taste and point of view, there is something there for you.

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Variations on Black and White

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This elegant yet eclectic gallery wall doesn't use bright colors to make its statement... Instead, it keeps the palette neutral, while showcasing surreal designs and black-and-white photography. Gold, white and black frames keep the design looking simple and clean, while neutral furniture and accessories beneath the wall carry the statement through.

The Naturalist

Day 17 of #myhousethismonth is wallpaper/paint and a familiar view of my home. I’m a massive fan of both wallpaper and paints. Especially dark paints. My husband originally only wanted to paint the cabinets and not the fireplace wall. So glad I persuaded him otherwise as this is my favourite room in the whole house, the evenings are so cosy. #darkinteriors #styleitdark #inchyrablue #myhome #myhomestyle #cornerofmyhome #gallerywall #darkdecor #instahome #darkwalls #realhomesofinstagram #interiors #interiordesign #sassyhomestyle #myhomevibe #myinteriorstyletoday

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When picking art for your gallery wall, you may decide to choose a theme. This nature-themed wall includes plant prints, a compass-shaped clock and textbook-inspired plant drawings. For variety, the homeowner also decided to showcase a color-appropriate portrait and some displays of text.

Bohemian Vibes

Almost there ?? , a cosy waiting area, pass the tea and biscuits ??#thelittlebluebeautyroom #waitingarea #beautyroom #salon #saloninterior #showscratch #probeauty #manchester #greatermanchester #gallerywall #nickiekellydotcom #villagepine #cactus #interiordesign #myfabhome #hagueblue #littlegreene #pinkfire #quirkystyle #colourpop #styleithappy #youngnailsacrylic #cndshellac #biosculpturegel #axiomwaxingacademy #learnmalewaxing #work #girlboss #littleblue

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Though all of the pieces in this display utilize similar shapes and frames, variety is kept center stage in the works of art themselves. Add in a hot pink fireplace frame, shaggy chair, funky accessories and well-placed cacti and the look becomes entirely bohemian.

Patterns and Textures

Colourful gallery wall inspiration from @chloejonasoninteriors photographed by @joleevers for @theenglishhome magazine #gallerywall #interiors #interiordesign #bluevelvetsofa #artwall

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For a cozy, shabby-chic yet trendy look, combine a colorful gallery wall with varied patterns and textures below. The perfect way to do this? Quilts! Like this gallery wall, the quilted pillows beneath it (and the floral printed accents around the room) are colorful, feminine and fun.

Modern Renaissance 

This super pretty gallery wall hang is actually also super clever if you look at it - with its perfectly balanced ascending and descending sized pieces. Pure class. . . . #Repost @elledecorationuk ・・・ This incredible Italian apartment draws the best of design from every era - in the dining room, 1960s green office chairs by Tecna meet @marcelwanders’s ‘Zeppelin’ chandelier for @flos, while sketches by Italian artists Mario Tozzi, Ernesto Treccani and Antonio Ligabue line the wall. Shot by @fabriziocicconi as seen in our April issue #outnow . . . #diningroom #decor #interiordesign #interiors #interior_and_living #artforthehome #art #instaart #artoftheday #gallerywall #instagallery #gallerywalldecor #gallerywallhashtag #surface #inspirationalcontemporaryart

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This artsy style is both upscale and vintage-inspired, with parquet floors, horse sculpture and neutral tones matched with modern chairs and lighting. We especially love the color scheme of cream, burnt orange and turquoise, the combination of which is the pinnacle of elegance.

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Two very different record-breaking paintings topped the art market and news.

Photo credit: Sotheby’s

Untitled by Jean-Michel Basquiat sold to the Japanese collector Yusaku Maezawa for $110.5 million (Sotheby’s), setting  a new record for an American artist.

Photo credit Christie’s

Leonardo da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi sold at Christie’s auction for $450 million. Despite the fact that some experts criticized its condition and others doubted its authenticity, it crushed the previous world record set by Picasso’s Women of Algiers in 2015 at $179 million.

Although those are extreme examples, the entire art market proved very strong, driven by post-war and contemporary art.

Wine, the 2016’s top-performing asset class, rose 11% in 2017, compared with  24% in 2016. It is now the second place asset class after art. Much of the demand for wine comes from Asia. Burgundy markets increased the most, at 16.5% though many wine regions were hit hard due to frost damage (some production down as much 70% in volume).

Photo credit: RM Sotheby's

Classic cars, a consistently strong asset class, saw record-breaking sales. The top seller was a 1956 Aston Martin DBR1, raced by legendary Stirling Moss, at a RM Sotheby’s auction for $22.5 million. It was the most expensive British car ever sold. Some other notable sales were a 1995 McLaren F1 sold through Bonhams for $15.6 million and a 1959 Ferrari 250GT California Spider LWB that sold for $18 million.

Photo credit: Sotheby's

In other asset classes, Hong Kong jeweler Chow Tai Fook paid $71.2 million for “the Pink Star,” a 59.6-carat vivid pink diamond. A a 1,000-year-old Ru guanyo ceramic brush-washing bowl sold for $40 million. And a rare set of four 16th- or 17th-century Chinese huanghuali folding chairs, sold for almost $7.5 million.

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Here are the most exciting pieces this year.

Montreal Parisian Laundry Gallery opens the show (it is literally the first stall you encounter) with a stunning exhibit from Gabriele Beveridge. “By isolating, juxtaposing, layering and ultimately recontextualizing objects including found images, shop fittings, semi-precious stones and hand blown glass, the artist is able to rupture and rearrange the conventional staging of attraction and desire. These visual strategies work less to dismantle conventions of the beautiful than to exaggerate them to a point where they are made alien, initiating a fluctuation between the attractive and the unfamiliar."

This enormously powerful charcoal drawing (enormous both in power and size: 101 x 120 inches) by Robert Longo is in Galerie Thaddeus Ropac’s booth. The Brooklyn artist’s use of charcoal expresses great depth and realism on such a massive scale.

Swiss gallery Cortesi highlights Belgian artist Wayne LeBlanc’s Mobilio-Statique which is anything but static. Made with polyvinyl shards, the black and yellow dynamic art move with the viewer’s movements.   

A huge crowd gathers around Spanish artist Nacho Carbonell’s lit sculptures, highlighted in Carpenters Workshop Gallery’s first-ever Armory show booth. Carbonell’s sculptures, made of metal mesh, stone and concrete look like coral on the ocean floor. About his creations, Carbonell says, “I like to see objects as living organisms, imagining them coming alive and being able to surprise you with their behaviour.”

The Pace Gallery's display of Tara Donovan’s massive installation is made from clear plastic tubes of varying heights that fill a space the size of an airplane hanger. Shaped into a wedge, Donovan uses a single material to play on light and edge that seem to expand to infinity.

Photographer JR’s “So Close” exhibit, shown by Jeffrey Deitch, displays life-sized translucent images of Ellis Island immigrants waiting in line.

Jose Carlos Martinat’s Distractor IV is a spinning, turning sculpture made with LEDs, motors, microcontrollers, collectors, wood, aluminum and iron.

Galerie Ron Mandos’ display of Mohau Modisakeng’s photography series Zion draws viewers in. The artist’s use of material, metaphor and the black body symbolize South Africa’s violent history and how we understand our cultural, political, and social roles as human beings in post-colonial Africa.

Amsterdam gallery Upstream, showcased Dutch artist’s Constant Dullaart’s. Dullaart’s PVA Composition is made with hundreds of “fake” phone sim cards pasted on a mirror and on photos of the Battle of Saratoga. The art symbolizes a “fake army to stand up in the war against the current American social media revolution and the false validation system in journalism based on follower counts.” 

The crowd pleasing My Turn, a work by Edward Cella Art and Architecture’s Alex Schweder and Ward Shelley, showcase the men taking turns sitting in the tiny ferris wheel. Tired show-goers taking a break on the nearby couches are amused by the show.

Two galleries showcase works by Yayoi Kusama, whose garden of red-and-white polka-dotted penis sculptures drew a lot of attention at last year’s Armory show. This year’s Kusama displays are much more tame. The Omer Tricohe Gallery shows Kusama's rare works on paper.

Pierogi Gallery draws crowds with The Pink Forest, a diorama by Patrick Jacobs. The pink explosion is made with styrene, acrylic, cast neoprene, paper, hair, polyurethane foam, ash, talc, starch, acrylite, vinyl film, copper, wood, steel, lighting, BK7 glass.

If you can’t make it to the show this year, follow live Armory updates @thearmoryshow (Instagram) or @thearmoryshow (Twitter).

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Today, Santa Fe is known for its exciting annual art markets and its on-going support of local artists, writers, musicians and performers. As the country’s third largest art market, three tremendously successful art fairs are held here each year. The Spanish Colonial Art Market in July, with over 250 Spanish artists; The Native American Indian Art Market in August, featuring over 1,000 Native American artists; and the International Folk Art Market offering work from 160 master artists from 53 countries in July.

In addition, there are also rich and exciting art communities in Santa Fe. The historic Canyon Road art district has over 100 fine art galleries all within a half-mile, each offering a diverse array of art by established and emerging artists. The Railyard District boosts contemporary art and performances and the dynamic contemporary art museum exhibition platform, SITE Santa Fe.

The homegrown arts production company, Meow Wolf offers immersive, multimedia art experiences and the on-going free music concerts such as the nightly summer concerts at the Plaza’s Bandstand and the Music On The Hill at St. John’s College bring a lively and diverse musical variety to every member of the community.

Santa Fe is also known as a culinary destination with world-class restaurants offering an amazing diversity of cuisine by award-winning chefs as well as our own, unique and hearty Northern New Mexico fare such as posole green chile stew and chile rellenos in traditional red chile sauce.

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Some of New York’s best kept secrets remain hidden in plain sight. Whether that’s the city’s best burger, hidden speakeasy with the best cocktails, or bookshops that seem almost purposefully hidden, sometimes keeping something away from the public to gawk at makes it that much cooler. 22 Bond Street may as well be the real estate equivalent of those points. Hidden behind a giant steel façade, looked to be weathered through time of New York history, this luxury tower is everything but rust-colored.

Behind its large privacy wall, 22 Bond offers a unique blend between art and high-end design. The building’s penthouse offers 22-foot high ceilings, private elevators, three bedrooms, 3.1 bathrooms, a custom kitchen decked out with Smallbone of Devizes, and Gaggenau appliances, all over 3,828 square feet. The property is newly listed on the market from Douglas Elliman’s Darren Sukenik for just under $15 million.

If this penthouse feels more like an art gallery than a home—good. The building’s original intent was to have this be a resident’s private gallery, and its continued to be treated as such, being given the utmost care and attention to detail while filing the space in the building with installations by Federico Uribe and Roy Nachum in the lobby.

While the building and penthouse feel as though one would never want to leave, 22 Bond Street is also a neighborhood like no other in the city. Strattling NoHo, Greenwich Village, SoHo, and NoLita, 22 Bond has everything from great restaurants like ATLA or Mile End, fitness studios like SoulCycle, buzzy bars from the NYU crowd to finer watering holes like ACME, and transit areas at Broadway/Lafayette and Astor Place. For all the ability and range this building has to offer, its no wonder they wanted to keep this space hidden behind steel walls.

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Supported by Shiva Ltd. and the Architecture Foundation, the competition is based in the tiny houses trend, and applying it to practical uses to find a way to add beauty to them by rethinking how we live in cities. They were also encouraged to base their designs in sustainability and using recycled materials. Each design is meant to be built in a 430 square foot area, and be easy to assemble and disassemble.

PUP Architects and engineers from AKTii, along with several builders and volunteers, created this year’s winning design. The structure is built to replicate an HVAC air duct. In London, it is legal to install mechanical rooftop equipment like these air ducts without getting approval from building permits. The design is meant to call into question this principle, suggesting that these types of structures are plausible to build across the city. The design was selected from over 128 proposals, and will remain on display in London for two years as an installation.

“While permitted development exists for large scale infrastructural roof installations, little challenge has been made for other viable and productive uses for rooftops,’ PUP architects told DesignBoom. “By subverting the form of the permitted and giving it a non-standard use, we hope to bring into question this order of priorities. We envisage this pavilion as a prototype for the guerilla habitation of London’s roofspace producing a landscape of rooftop structures akin to New York’s famous water towers.”

In an era not only where things are becoming more cramped, but that “tiny living” has evolved to not excluding luxe living, the architects, builders, and designers working on these models today could become the next big trend to sweep though densely populated American cities, giving residents an artistic boost and possible rent relief.

Via: DesignBoom

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1. This ultra-modern maven, bound to be the next Frank Gehry.

2. The classic renaissance model, complete with towers.

3. This castle, with watchtowers to see people leaving via slide.

4. We don't know who dribbled this, but they have a great eye for Gothic Revival architecture.

5. This mega-castle, which just nabbed the Guinness World Record for World's Tallest Sandcastle, built in the land-locked city of Duisberg, Germany.

6. Maybe not the fanciest, but having a great facade can make all the difference.

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Interior designer, Diego Alejandro Rincon, of Diego Alejandro Design, New York creates inspirational designs for his clients and helps fight AIDS at “Postcards from the Edge”

On Saturday January 26, 2013 one of the many individuals you’ll see waiting near the front of the line outside the Sikkema Jenkins & Co. gallery in Chelsea will be Colombian born architect, now turned interior designer Diego Alejandro Rincon. He’s there, because at 10am the doors open to the 15^th annual Postcards from the Edge Benefit in support of Visual AIDS. Visual AIDS is the only contemporary arts organization fully committed to HIV prevention and AIDS awareness through producing and presenting visual art projects, while assisting artists living with HIV/AIDS.

Since 1998, the organization has produced the annual Postcards From The Edge exhibition and benefit sale of original, postcard-sized works on paper by established and emerging artists.

Since attending his first sale in 2010, interior designer, Diego Rincon, found such inspiration in the works of hundreds of artists that come together to support this organization that it’s become his signature touch in all of his interior design projects. Most recently, he debuted one of his most ambitious uses of this unique art as part of his interior design of a South Beach residence — creating a work of art within a work of art by perfectly aligning over 30 individual pieces and incorporating interesting uses of negative space to create a dramatic entry gallery.

But getting his hands on his favorite pieces each year takes a lot of preparation, planning and sometimes even a friendly elbow push. It all starts the night before during the preview exhibit, where no matter who you are, you can only look, not buy. So you’ll find Diego ignoring the cocktails and social scene, and instead meticulously inspecting each of the over 1,500 submitted pieces. He carefully photographs his favorites, and goes back around again and again. As he says, “The exhibit can feel overwhelming, and it’s easy to miss a great piece on those vast walls of art, so I review them again and again to make sure I’ve given each piece the attention it deserves.” Ultimately, he can end up leaving the preview exhibit with photos of 100 or more favorites. So that night he continues to curate his collection to cull down his favorites to a more manageable number.

On Saturday morning, several hours before the sale opens, the first would-be buyers including Diego begin to arrive and patiently begin the wait. Diego uses this time to continue evaluating his selects and deciding which are must haves and therefore require quick action. At 10am the doors open and the race is on. It’s all first come first serve. So you’ve got to decide quickly and make a yes/no buying decision right away. Diego knows to immediately find one of the many volunteers and quickly begin making his selects. As the tag for each selection is pasted on his buy form, he’s carefully scanning the room for anyone who might be threatening to take one of his other beloved selects before he gets to it. Once his true favorites are safely in his hands, he finally begins to relax a bit and starts to take a fresh look at the pieces that have yet to be claimed. Every year he’s surprised to find even more favorites that he somehow missed during his meticulous pre-planning.

Ultimately, he’s likely to end the day with 30, 40 or 50 pieces purchased. And he may even return the next day for one final walk through.  At his Flatiron deign studio he opens each piece, where the name of the artist along with information on the piece or their inspiration is finally revealed. Often the descriptions are truly touching and especially moving as the artist recounts a personal story about the impact AIDS has had on their life or the life of a loved one. But each piece is now destined for just the perfect place, in the perfect combination for his current interior design projects. Of course, there’s always more than one personal favorite that he simply won’t part with that ends up in a special place in his home.

To Learn More Visit:

http://www.hautedesignnetwork.com/designer/diego-rincon/

www.diegoalejandrodesign.com

http://www.visualaids.org/projects/detail/postcards-from-the-edge-2013

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