Photo Credit: Cozy Salazar Interiors

Cozy recently shared her thoughts behind separating work life and personal life in a conversation with Haute Design.

Haute Design: As you know, the design and architecture industry's "hours of operation" are anything but standard. How do you find the balance between career and personal life?

Cozy Salazar: I still struggle with this on a daily basis. I really love what I do and sometimes I have a hard time separating my 'work life' with my personal life.  I tend to bring work home with me regularly, but as long as I leave the more stressful aspects of this job at the office, everyone is happy (or at least they pretend to be).

HD: Your children are often featured in your Instagram stories at work. Do they enjoy going to work with mom? Are they old enough to understand your line of work?

CS: I had my first daughter when my career started to pick up and that was tough. At the time, I did not have a full-time nanny, so Gianna went with me everywhere. I think it's because of this that she is so interested in everything I do. I bring her into the office for a couple of hours every week because she loves to be here. There are times where I'll be at a presentation and we find pieces of wallpaper and fabric samples that have little drawings on the back, which always makes me smile. Chiara, my youngest is only two, but I can already tell she has a good eye based off the shoes she picks out of my closet!

Photo Credit: Cozy Salazar Interiors

HD: Did you have a similar experience growing up? Would you ever go to work with your parents?

CS: Yes, my mom was always a working mom. I did not get to spend every minute with her, but the time we spent together was always special. She would take me into her office when I got out of school and I would always find ways to entertain myself there. She would always take me out for dinner afterward or sing in the car with me on the way home, and would always read me a book before bed.

HD: Have your girls expressed any desire to follow in your design footsteps? Do they ever share design input?

CS: They're still very little but I would love for one of them, if not both, to catch the design bug! It would be so special for me to teach them what I know, and to leave this to them one day. My oldest is very opinionated when she comes into the office, and although she may not know what she is doing, she definitely knows what she does and does not like, which is a crucial asset for decision-making in this business.

Photo Credit: Cozy Salazar Interiors

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Throughout the course of this year, in the midst of a pandemic-stricken world, we have been forced to remain fixed in our homes within which we have learned the value of a welcoming, sleek, and refreshing foundation and space. Reflecting upon such, a surprise home-improvement renovation is a gift that keeps on giving. In CBS’ new reality series, Secret Celebrity Renovation, generous celebrities express their gratitude for the special and impactful people in their lives by gifting them with surprise home remodeling and renovations.

The series, hosted by Nischelle Turner, most notably associated with Entertainment Tonight, and produced by Robert Horowitz’s Juma Entertainment, will invoke laughter and zeal as acclaimed celebrities get down to redesign their close friend’s homes. Along with this excitement, come meaningful moments of friendship and moving anecdotes of support that will tug at viewers' heartstrings. Ultimately, CBS’ new series explores the most cutting-edge and upcoming interior design trends and techniques. 

Spotlighted celebrities that are set to appear include distinguished athletes, Chris Paul and Emmitt Smith, as well as famed Hollywood actors and personalities like Eve and Wayne Brady. Alongside the stars, interior design aficionados, Jason Cameron and Sabrina Soto, will work to help these celebrities achieve the renovation gift of their dreams.

This series strips away the glitz and glamour of Hollywood stars, allowing them just to recognize, appreciate, and celebrate those who helped them to achieve their own personal, emotional, and/or career-based success. Secret Celebrity Renovation promotes gratitude by demonstrating that even the uber-famous started from somewhere, received assistance along the way, and should definitely cherish that.

Secret Celebrity Renovations will premiere Friday, July 9th, on CBS.

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Whether you love Ellen DeGeneres or hate her, it is impossible to deny the TV-host's massive impact on the world of design.Whether you love Ellen DeGeneres or hate her, it is impossible to deny the TV-host's massive impact on the world of design. It is no surprise that DeGeneres' stylistic legacy continues this year, as she introduces her new, must-watch HBO Max show, “Ellen’s Next Great Designer.”

This show pushes the stylistic boundaries of interior design, and brings fresh faces and ideas into the design sphere; the future of design is certainly exciting and well within reach through the highs, lows, and challenges of this show.

First airing in late April, the show created buzz and enthusiasm in the design community as Ellen pushed up-and-coming designers outside of their creative comfort zones. The competitive spirit only grows from there. Hosted and judged by distinguished actor, Scott Foley, designers are motivated to create and fulfill concepts for innovative furniture pieces, as they draw inspiration from existing art and the raw materials provided for them. 

Other critically acclaimed creatives join Foley as passionate furniture design judges on the show. Artist and designer Fernando Mastrangelo brings his flair and artistic eye to the judge's table, while interior designer Brigette Romanek brings her great fervor and expertise.

The three judges, the competing talent, and zealous DeGeneres bring a fresh and enlivening spirit to each episode, and the challenge of designing imaginative, functional, and artistic pieces of furniture, weekly, for a prize of $100,000, keeps competitors and viewers alike, on their toes.

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The pandemic stricken world is much different than the world we knew before, and as we emerge on the other side we’ve all got some collective readjusting to do. The Covid19 pandemic influenced just about every aspect of our lives and will continue to exert its inescapable influence in the materializing post-pandemic climate. When the coronavirus drew us into our homes and away from our office spaces for just about a year, we were able to reflect on our needs and desires for an effective and welcoming office space; now, more than ever, we understand the importance of community and togetherness. Our needs for reintegration and adjustment, and for both public and private work areas, are validated through the cutting-edge “Club-Office” designs of the Swiss brand Vitra.

Vitra has revolutionized the office space by making the now-familiar experience of private, focused work available in the office whilst still introducing ample areas that encourage collaboration and employee connection. In a moment where we are all easing our way back into “in-person” life, Vitra has cultivated designs that make this transitional period into normalcy as seamless and harmonious as possible. 

Vitra’s designs, by Edward Barber, Jay Osgerby, and Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, are all about flexibility. They separate the office into three distinct areas and include ductile couch setups conducive for semi-private work, free-standing seating arrangements that exist to promote face-to-face conversation, and more closed-off individual work areas.

Vitra’s design has mastered the blend of privacy and maintenance of safety guidelines, with the excitement, collaboration, and engagement that should exist in a workplace. By replacing dreary office cubicles and sterile long-desk layouts with these welcoming and intentional workspace options, Vitra has helped us settle back into office life in a safe and exciting way.

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They were hosted by Haute Living’s April Donelson. Watch the full webinar below.

Highlight quotes:

Rafael Kalichstein:

“Through this pandemic, I don’t believe that anything changes when we are thinking about design as a practice. We've always had the opportunity to say that design is a problem solving exercise; we're looking at certain parameters to function within, which can be anything from environmental to personal challenges. The role of the designer is to take in all of the available information and craft the singular solution that answers all of the factors at hand. So, just philosophically speaking, I don't believe that design as a practice changes. I do think that the pandemic has opened up another opportunity, and that is found in the relationship between the client and the designer. I think that the client perspective has shifted, and that offers us a new possibility.”

"When we think about the client perspective changing, we think about how our new suggestions are received. The suggestions that we brought to them about how to conserve energy and reduce our carbon footprint got clients really excited. When we suggest that a particular material is not renewable or in real bounty still, clients are eager to learn about materials that are. So, I think we're seeing more and more openness coming from clients, it's not as much of an uphill battle.”

Joshua Rose:

“I think that at this moment, the important problems are clearer to the clients; the clients are better educated moving forward in their projects, and they are realizing what it is that they actually need to do. They need their homes to work for them. There has been less of a focus on wanting a certain style or aesthetic, but instead, their choices are more about what will actually work for them. A client may like something but it's not exactly conducive to the lifestyle that they have, so now, they have a much greater sense of their lifestyle needs and how they’ll actually live in their home.”

“We're definitely seeing the choices that clients want to make, and we can get them to spend a little bit more on these appropriate materials and sustainable choices that will last. Maybe they'll still have to do a refresh with the soft surfaces and swap out some of the furniture, but in terms of the base structure, the things that are really connected to the house, they invest in something that's going to pass the test of time.”

Chastity Centeno:

“Now, more than ever, because people have been cooped up for so long, we are seeing a rise in anxiety and depression. From children to adults, which is terrible, but it is the reality that we are facing. So when you're designing a home or space for anybody, those factors are something that we really need to take into consideration. As designers, we should really start to get to know our clients, not just what their favorite color or pattern is, but really having a conversation and asking, how do you guys function, how do you guys live, do you guys eat dinner together, things like that, because those are the small things that are going to help solve a problem. As designers, we all know that a round table encourages conversation, so if there is a family that's distant from each other, you want to implement that round table so they can face each other and start a conversation. We also must take some consideration of color psychology. If you have a person that is very anxious you might want to stay away from yellow. If you need some relaxation, throw some blue tones into a room. These are small things that somebody else who doesn't do what we do would never think of, but these are the kinds of things that really impact our clients."

Andre Wanderley:

“Our clients looked into their homes with a little more love and passion, further making us realize the importance of our work and dedication to transforming empty spaces, or just houses, into homes. People are now trying to truly live in their homes, the home is not only for sleep anymore. Last year forced everyone to take a look into their house and think about what could be improved. It’s a matter of making your family happier, we want to bring love into the house. That is what we’ve taken away, this year has humanized our company even more, because we’re not just looking into the design, we’re looking at living.”

“The questions are changing, people are more worried about family recipes, home offices, and the gym that they want in their house. They are more interested in the zen spa and in-home massage place than before. We are seeing a change in their demand and that, of course, changes the design too. People are concerned with total comfort and are less into some of the aspects of design in pieces. People love Italian designs, but prior to the pandemic it could’ve been enough if a piece was Italian, but I feel like it's not enough anymore. People want to visualize their lives in the home, they ask themselves: am I going to sit well here, am I going to have a great dynamic if I have this piece here? I feel like that's the future, wanting our homes to be comfortable places."

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When designing a house, you want it to be one-of-a-kind—one that will make the neighbors all envious. Turning a house into a home is not always easy. From picking the furniture to the soaps in the guest bathroom, each detail is important.

Details like doors and windows tend to be viewed as not as crucial, but if you live in places where there are priceless views, hurricanes, or snow storms, those aspects become very important. If you are truly making a property an investment, you want to utilize the best materials—materials that not only look good, but ones that you know are built to last.

When it comes to doors and windows, there's one company that is sure to provide high quality and taste for any luxurious home and property: Fleetwood Windows & Doors. Its latest door, the Series 4070-T, provides the perfect addition to any home.

For 56 years, Fleetwood has been manufacturing modern-style windows and doors for luxury homes. Thorough dedication to architectural integrity and meticulous refinement of "the little things" has distinctively positioned Fleetwood Windows & Doors as one of the top companies in the business. Not only has Fleetwood been doing this since 1961, it is also eco-friendly.

Knowing your home is providing a good impact on the environment is very rewarding. Fleetwood Windows & Doors is continuously making efforts to be "green friendly" and currently leads the fenestration market with the greenest multi-slide and sliding pocket doors in the United States. Its aluminum products are manufactured using recycled aluminum and glass, and are offered in inert coatings and finishes. To further promote global sensitivity, 100 percent of its aluminum scrap is recycled.

With true craftsmanship like theirs, it makes sense that the Series 4070-T is so remarkable. The Series 4070-T is the door every luxury-home needs if great views exist and indoor/outdoor living is desired. With the new A4 roller, manufactured with authentic precision in Switzerland, it operates amazingly. The door has been made with a flush track system where flooring can reach not only the edge of the tracks, but in between the tracks, too.

If you are worried about water or other weather damage, the 4070-T has you covered. A patent pending sub floor drain system is used to drain water from the flush floor tracks, which helps the door function even in wet conditions. The door comes in pocketing, multi-slide and corner arrangements.

No one likes investing tons of money into something that is going to cause a headache down the road because they took the cheap and easy route. When focusing on the little things, like windows, you want everything to look not only look luxurious, but be durable, as well. That is where Fleetwood Windows & Doors has you covered.

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