Brown Davis Interiors, Inc.

Designer Notes: Living Room of Villa Nirvana (designers’ residence).  Our inspiration was 1970s’ comfort and sexy glamour interpreted for Miami Beach 2011.  The turquoise painting is by Jason Martin, the black and white prints  (far left ) by Donald Batchelor and the photograph of Barbara Streisand is by Lawrence Schiller. Designer Notes: Dining Room of Villa Nirvana.  Our inspiration was to create a whimsical and elegant dining space in a very modern home.  The painting is by Jason Martin and the chandelier by Brand von Egmond.  The table is all brass circa 1970s Italian.  The chairs are vintage Milo Baughman.

 Designer Notes: Master Bedroom Villa Nirvana.  Our goal was to infuse a cold modern space with color and sophistication.  The vintage rug is instrumental in adding strength, character and personality to the space. Designer Notes: Kitchen/Dining Room of Villa Nirvana.  This is a modern concept of the Dining Room as it is open to the kitchen.  It is a great space for small dinner parties or a large buffet.  Designer Notes: Private Residence, Palm Beach.  The client really loved the Caribbean island look but wanted an updated and sophisticated space that was suitable for Palm Beach entertaining and family living.  Soothing colors were selected to harmonize with the ocean view. Designer Notes: Private Residence, Palm Beach.  The client loved this vivid blue color for the curtains of their vacation homes’ master bedroom.  When coming down to Florida from the cold and dreary North East winters they wanted to wake up to this vivid color in sub-tropical Florida.  The paneled walls are upholstered in a silk wallpaper.

About Brown Davis Interiors, Inc.

Washington D.C. and Miami Beach based design firm Brown Davis Interiors, Inc.,an Architectural Digest Top 100 firm as well as America’s Elite 1000,  is known for creating elegant and unique interiors that range in style from the classic to the modern. Brown Davis Interiors, Inc. principals’, Todd Davis and Robert Brown, have designed “couture interior” projects for several high profile clients including the Washington, DC and Chappaqua, New York homes of President and Senator Clinton, the British Embassy Residence in Washington, DC as well as residences in Maine, New York and South Florida.

Brown Davis Interiors, Inc. design projects have graced the pages of prestigious national and international design publications including “Architectural Digest”, “Veranda” , “Ocean Drive”, and “Traditional Home”.

Photo: The designers at their residence “Villa Nirvana”.

CONTACT

• Website:    Brown Davis Interiors, Inc.
• Facebook:   Brown Davis Interiors on Facebook

von Hemert Interiors

Southern California based von Hemert Interiors is a an interior design firm that has been consistent for nearly a century at offering sophisticated brand name home furnishings, Italian imports and a fabulous team of accredited designers.

Sam Joseph for von Hemert Interiors 

Designer Notes: The sofas are Thomas Pheasant collection for Baker, the “X” back chairs are Barbara Barry for Baker, the twin cocktail tables are Barbara Barry, the end table is by Councill, custom rug by Masland, and table lamps by Jamie Young.

Designer Notes: The bed and night stands are the Jacques Garcia collection by Baker, the chairs are Milling Road, and the bench is by Hancock and Moore and the writing desk is by Althorp.

Sam Joseph has been passionate about interior design for over 25 years.  She has designed homes in Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, and all over the United States, sharing her delight in design with all different cultures and locations. Sam hand-selects pieces for her clients’ homes, tailoring the look and feel precisely to the character and taste of her customers.  View Sam’s design portfolio at von Hermert Interiors.

Mary Larez for von Hemert Interiors

 Designer Notes: Baker modern square arm lounge chair. Baker leather cocktail ottoman with wood tray.   Bill Sofield for Baker Embassy lamps with wood base and silver leaf. Laura Kirar for Baker walnut side tables with beaded polish bronze finish.

 Designer Notes: Italian import china.  Italian import walnut bombe chest.  Hickory Chair dining chairs upholstered in Kravet fabric.  Window coverings: Vervain linen fabric.

For more than 23 years Mary Larez has been passionate about designing sophisticated and comfortable homes for her clients.  Attention to detail is her most important priority.  From the initial meeting to the last finishing touch; she always keeps her clients best interest in mind. View Mary’s design portfolio at von Hermert Interiors.

Rhonda Frey for von Hemert Interiors

Designer Notes:   Ming sideboard from Baker Millingroad style # 20-350-1. Paisley Chair and ottoman from Baker Millingroad style # 335-33-9 & 335-11-9. Fabric from Hickory Chair. Dining chairs from the Suzanne Kasler collection for Hickory Chair style # 1551-02. Dining table from the Custom dining program for Hickory White style # 480-04/480-09. Hyacinth swivel chairs by Century style # LTD5118-8, fabric from RM Coco.

Rhonda Frey has a life-long passion for creating contemporary and traditional spaces, that are both innovative and enriching. For over 25 years, Rhonda has experience, ranging from intimate room settings to entire luxury residences, throughout the country. View Rhonda’s design portfolio at von Hermert Interiors.

Paul Kurz for von Hemert Interiors

 Designer Notes: Taylor King tufted sofas with bullion fringe,a Italian bay leaf mirror in antique silver leaf, Italian arm pull up chair and Theodore Alexander oyster wood chest. Lighting from Maitland Smith. The cocktail table and ottoman I had custom made. I did an Iron ring and pole drapery treatment using a Kravet fabric.

Paul Kurz is a licensed interior designer with almost 30 years experience in the industry.  Paul enjoys working on whole home projects, but does smaller scale projects and drapery as well.  Paul can transform your space into a livable work of art. View Paul’s design portfolio at von Hermert Interiors.

Contact Information

• Twitter: @vonhemertinc
• Web: von Hemert Interiors
• Blog: von Hermert Interiors Design Blog

Studio M

Designer Notes: With this kitchen, it is all about modern, sleek contemporary finishes to play up reflective surfaces. The espresso cabinets are complimented by elongated hardware to create that contemporary feel. Glass paneled pantry doors add a unique feature and another element of reflective materials to the space.

 Designer Notes: Contemporary, spa, and zen-like are all words I’d use to describe this icy blue bedroom. A dynamite custom tufted headboard creates a plush feel and becomes the focal point of a room.

Designer Notes: This dining room is all about custom, custom, custom. The multicolored table becomes the central focal point in the room, while the wall of niches is a unique way to bring funky accessories in, while making them architectural.

Designer Notes: When it comes to a master bathroom, it should be a place of refuge. This bathroom was designed to make the end user feel completely relaxed. A space like this proves that contemporary can feel warm.

About Michelle Jennings Wiebe

Michelle Jennings Wiebe, ASID, is the President/Principal Designer of the premier interior design firm Studio M Inc., based in Tampa, Florida. Studio M specializes in luxury residential design, but is also well known for their sleek commercial interiors. While she is considered an expert in new construction, Michelle thrives on taking any space and transforming it into both living artistry and functional desirability. Her passion for interiors is to “develop livable works of art that are timeless.”

As a graduate of Florida State University, she received her Bachelor of Science in Interior Design. Prior to and upon graduating, she was an Assistant Designer for Gail Olsen Interiors in Clearwater, Florida. She founded Michelle Jennings Design Studio Inc. in 1991 (later changing the name to Studio M Inc. in 1999.) Her portfolio of almost two decades includes the recent completion of Signature Place, a two hundred and forty four unit luxury condominium tower in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida.

About Studio M

Studio M is a full service interior design firm located in Tampa, Florida. Our company has over twenty years of industry experience in both residential and commercial design. We also specialize in new construction projects including concept development and construction management. Whether big or small, we have the resources to manage any size project. Studio M will customize our services to meet your specific needs.  We take pride in giving each client the time and attention needed to successfully complete each project.

We work with each client to help design an interior that reflects not only their taste and style but also their specific lifestyle, values, and accomplishments. Studio M thrives on taking any space and transforming it into both living artistry and functional desirability. Our passion for interiors is to “develop livable works of art that are timeless.”

 CONTACT

• Website: Interiors by Studio M
• Blog: Interiors by Studio M Blog
• Twitter: @StudioM_
• Facebook: Studio M Interiors

John Sparano of ICE Enterprises

Photo:KITCHEN This was a kitchen with limited space, so installing glass paned cupboards and staggering their lengths gave it a greater sense of depth. A soffit was created above the cabinets and finished with thick crown molding and a copper painted inset on the ceiling to further open it up.		Photo: KITCHEN  A farm sink would be too casual for this Parisian cafe inspired kitchen, so John had a stone installer fashion a sink entirely out of pieces from the same lot of granite- giving the whole counter top a lyrical flow. Doing so kept with the Parisian café look replete with black vintage cabinets and highly textured granite throughout.  The original linoleum was replaced with warm tone hardwood flooring to further push the café motif.
Photo:DINING ROOM The dining area was tied into the kitchen by continuing the textured paint on the wall and the black wainscoting. Two antique chairs were paired up with two modern chairs. Artwork was in black and gold. The Japanese silk cushion added a touch of color and some more international flavor. The second mismatched chandelier kept the formality while injecting a touch of whimsy.		Photo: DINING ROOM Wall covering in the kitchen and dining room is a painted suede treatment from Ralph Lauren, cabinets from Oneil Cabinets installed by R2 Build and Design, granite from Stone Mart and installed by Planet Stone. Table and two chairs from Target, Hitchcock chairs, Japanese Obis, and Venetian Hand-stamped drapes provided by homeowner.

Photo:LIVING ROOM John wanted to reflect the fun and vibrant personality of the resident, a young marketing professional, so he painted the walls a light steel gray in order to have the objects in the room pop. The blue of the couch compliments the brown hues in the wood of the coffee table and provided the opportunity to add more bright accents. Coffee table from Urban Home, couch from Furniture One, lamps from Pier One, accent pillows from The Great Indoors.

Photo: DINING ROOM The resident wanted to keep her dining room open because of the limited space in her apartment, so John employed a stark modern design and created another seating area with a coffee table that transforms into dining height and can moved to the center of the room and used with the bench. Coffee table from Urban Home, Bench from West Elm, vase with bamboo from In Mode and Eames style cradle rocker from Overstock.com, Artichoke light from In Mode. Textured burgundy grass wallpaper from Astek Wallcoverings.		Photo: LIVING ROOM In the living room John wanted to make the side chair a bold contrast the traditional sofa, so he found this unique Danish easy chair at Silica 3 and added a rust accent pillow from In Mode Los Angeles. Side tables from Target.
Photo: BEDROOM The bedroom was a very small square, so to give it some personality John added a subtle bed crown and black Lucite chandelier. The gold embroidery in the bed crown drape picks up the gold curtains on the windows. Bed from Urban Home, bed crown found at Satsuma Gallery, chandelier from H. D. Buttercup.		Photo:DINING ROOM The dining room needed to seat 14, and have a modern classic feel like the rest of the house. John found a long simply shaped dining table, put matching benches on one side to accommodate six, stackable midcentury chairs on the other, and two matching Mackintosh chairs at either end. Since the room had a great view of the outside, he had cushions made that tied in outdoor landscaping.

Photo:LIVING ROOM The concept for “America’s Next Top Model” cycle 11 included classic shapes and styles in all the rooms. The living room was very large and needed to feel intimate and luxurious, so John used a curved couched and low profile furniture to give the room a sensual and grounded vibe so the contestants would feel comfortable talking about the show. The couch and carpet stayed with the grey and beige of the house so the girls themselves would be more of the focal point.

About John Sparano

Born in Norristown PA, John Sparano moved to Los Angeles in 1984, where he learned about design working in the art department in TV commercials. Several of the spots from that time have been featured during numerous Super Bowls, and have been multi Cleo award winners. He worked with and learned from some of the best commercial and feature designers in the business, such as Alex MacDowell, Michael Gaw, and Nigel Phelps. Since then he has gone on to design his own films and commercial spots. His experience as a decorator and shopper in the entertainment industry made the transition into residential design a natural progression, and his sense of drama and cutting edge ideas and materials has made him a popular designer in Los Angeles. He has also worked in Italy and New York.

About ICE Enterprises

Between film and television work, John Sparano designs through his company ICE Enterprises, and currently specializes in small spaces and personality based design concepts. His most recent project for marketing professional Ashley Ulrich, focused on her specific need to work from home combined with a fun and sophisticated interior. His approach utilizes his experience in film to communicate the emotions and overall vibe a client would like their space to achieve. Every job is personal in that he starts with the residents’ needs, tastes and expectations and creates them in the space. John can be reached through his website: John Sparano.

Photo Credits

All photos by John Sparano. “America’s Next Top Model” images shot by John Sparano used with permission from Anisa Productions.

Design Credits

The two cycles of America’s Next Top Model were decorated under Production Designer Jeff Hall and Art Director Karen Weber.

Kitchen designed in conjunction with entertainment personality and celebrity chef Jeanne Benedict.

Ashley Ulrich residence located in West Hollywood, Ca.

Ishka Designs, Inc – Designer Portfolio

Designer Notes:  The 10-foot long custom glass dining table lightens up the heavy original wood details, while the combination of warm greys compliments well.		Designer Notes: Completely remodeled bathroom with linear elements and dark wood to create a zen feel.
Designer Notes: Client’s masks mounted and framed in a vertical style that emphasizes height of ceiling and seemingly extends the expandable table up the wall.  Giulletta chairs keep the space light.		Designer Notes: Designed for the lady of the house, blues, browns, and gold lifted from the vintage sofa give life to this formal space – an eclectic combination of metal, velvet, and organic elements.
Designer Notes: Designed for the husband’s entertainment, the family room colors were derived from original fireplace details, while modern furnishings update the original 1800′s Brownstone detail.		Designer Notes: This bachelor pad is softened up with pattern repetition, gauzy 14ft. curtains, and punches of yellow throughout.
Designer Notes: Updated appliances contrast with antique stove (partial view).  New floors and French doors carry light further into space and connects formal dining.		Designer Notes: Spacious kitchen remodeled to accommodate breakfast seating and modern appliances.

About Ishka Designs Inc.

Ishka Designs Inc. a Brooklyn-based interior design firm, led by Anishka Clarke and Niya Bascom, provides efficiently beautiful interior solutions to commercial and residential spaces. An Ishka Designs’ interior solution is beautiful, fresh, inspiring, aspirational, and efficient. Each space is thoroughly conceived with substantial client involvement throughout. From conceptual ideas to fully installed projects, Ishka Designs works with clients at all levels to provide a comprehensive and creative design solution.

Importantly, our design solutions are informed by over-riding concerns for their environmental impact. As a Brooklyn business, Ishka Designs has developed strong relationships with local vendors and specialists that translate into cost savings for clients and a continued focus on environmentally friendly design by minimizing the carbon footprint of any project.

In addition to comprehensive design services, Ishka Designs also offers consultations and specialized services such as creative problem solving, custom furniture design, and materials and color selection to name a few.

About Anishka Clarke of Ishka Designs, Inc.

With a minimalist philosophy at the heart of every project, Anishka Clarke cleverly combines modern design elements with subtle, rhythmic flavors from her Caribbean upbringing. Anishka’s love for her lush home away from home, Jamaica, translates to an over-riding environmental consciousness in her design approach. Additionally, her 10-year residency in New York City has fostered a knack for maximizing small to mid-size spaces and exploring her own customized furnishings.

In 2007, Anishka fearlessly quit her award-winning finance career that spanned a decade on Wall Street and in Jamaica, to pursue her real passion of interior design. Anishka is a Summa Cum Laude interior design graduate of the prestigious Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. She has a simple mantra that is the driving force behind everything she designs: “to create beauty from nothing, find beauty in something and to see beauty in everything”.

Contact Information

• Website: Ishka Designs, Inc
• Blog: Ishka Designs Blog
• Twitter: @ishkadesigns
• Facebook: Ishka Design, Inc. Group on Facebook

Jonathan Legate – Design Portfolio

Designer Notes: A seaside home for yachting enthusiasts.		Designer Notes:  Industrially inspired and architecturally designed. This room’s warmth comes from a curated art collection and intimate spaces created within a vast space. Classic Eames chairs swivel to take advantage of all areas and vistas.
Designer Notes:  A chic family room and kitchen functions in high style for a mother and daughter.		Designer Notes:   Simplicity and light are the keys to this master bathroom’s success.
Designer Notes:   A traditional bedroom is brought into the present with lighting and fabric details.		Designer Notes:  The piano, a family heirloom, fits right in to a modern home with the help of a classic lamp, painting by Ivan Murphy and whimsical disco ball.

About Jonathan Legate

Jonathan Legate has been creating and recreating spaces since he could hold a building block.

A healthy obsession with houses, use of space and all the things that go inside has lead him to work on many exciting projects both nationally and abroad. His style and reputation have been built on the principles of quality and thoughtful restraint.

Jonathan explains that, "each project exemplifies the clients personality and taste as translated by me. Pretty rooms are nice but they must reflect the person or people who live in them. My favorite projects showcase client’s personal collections in homes tailored to their lifestyles".

Jonathan Legate is based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada and works internationally. Working only with a select number of clients at one time allows for more personalized service and a true bespoke experience.

Contact Information

• Website: Jonathan Legate
• Blog:Jonathan Legate Blog
• Twitter: @jonathanlegate

Jill Seidner Interior Design

INTERIOR DESIGN PORTFOLIO GALLERY {Jill Seidner Interior Design}

Photo: Los Feliz Residence living/dining/bar area with sweeping view of the hills. Custom area rug by designer Jill Seidner.Sofa from Crate & Barrel.		Photo: Los Feliz Residence Home Office. Benjamin Moore paint colors selected by designer. Area rug from West Elm. Desk and chair – client’s existing furniture.
Photo: West Hollywood Residence Master Bedroom. Benjamin Moore paint colors selected by designer. Custom headboard, bedding and drapery from the Silk Trading Co.		Photo: Long Beach Residence Master Bedroom. Headboard and bedding from West Elm. Night stands from Room & Board.
Photo: Hollywood Hills Dining Room.  Benjamin Moore paint color selected by designer. Dining room table and chairs from ZGallerie.		Photo: Encino Condo Dining Room.  Full scale makeover of a condo including all new flooring, paint, and furniture.

About Jill Seidner Interior Design

Los Angeles & Orange County,California based interior design firm Jill Seidner Interior Design specializes in commercial and residential interior design projects. In addition, Jill Seidner Interior Design, provides on site design consultations (for specialty needs such as color consultations and space planning), and virtual interior design services including an affordable complete room design package.

About Jill Seidner

Jill Seidner is a graduate of the Interior & Environmental Design Program at UCLA.She has over ten years of experience working freelance for top interior designers in Los Angeles (including past celebrity clients).  In 2007, Jill started her own design firm, Jill Seidner Interior Design, and has since taken on a range of interior design projects. Jill is the Los Angeles contributor to the popular design blog, Material Girls.

Web: Jill Seidner Interior Design

Photos courtesy of Jill Seidner of Interior Design and Cecilia Gavia. All copyright of their respective owners.

EJ Interiors

INTERIOR DESIGN PORTFOLIO GALLERY { EJ Interiors }

Photo: Master Bedroom For the design of this master bedroom, I wanted to create the feeling of a tranquil retreat.  I decided to mix traditional dark wood furniture with sleek, modern pieces, for a nice unexpected contrast.		Photo: Master Bedroom Crisp white bedding, crystal sconces, abstract art, and a funky animal print fabric were the elements needed to make this room elegant but also unique.
Photo: Guest Bedroom for Dallas Trade Mart This guest bedroom was exhibited at the Dallas Trade Mart as part of their Home for the Holidays display during market.  The idea behind this room was “Holiday Glam”.		Photo: Master Bedroom Sitting Area This photo shows a close up of a seating area in a client’s master bedroom.  The detailed pattern on the chair fabric works in this room because it includes all of the colors within our color scheme and ties everything together.
Photo: Living Room This client had a knack for decorating, but just needed someone to help her pull it all together. We used much of her existing furnishings and accessories but accented them with great custom pillows and drapery.		Photo: Living Room This living room design was incredibly feminine and whimsical with a pink, cream and green color scheme.  Framed Audrey Hepburn prints were showcased on a blank wall that was painted with square hot pink accents.

About EJ Interiors

EJ Interiors, a Dallas-based interior design firm, designs creative and captivating interior environments for residential and commercial clients. As a full-service design firm specializing in creating unique and distinctive interiors, EJ Interiors, offers a wide range of design services including decorating, new construction, design coaching and color consulting.

About Emily Johnston

Emily Johnston’s, principal of EJ Interiors, and Founder and Executive Editor of the popular design website: Material Girls Blog (named by House Beautiful magazine as design “Sites We Love”), design experience includes design projects for:  residential and commercial interiors; home and movie theater design; home staging; and fashion merchandising.

• Web: EJ Interiors 
• Blog: Material Girls Blog

Photos courtesy of EJ Interiors. Photographic credits: Jessica D’Onofrio.  All copyright of their respective owners.

Julie Bova Interior Design

PHOTO:  A newly completed living room in soft pastel colors is the perfect highlight for Jab Carmina fabric and furniture from Leathercraft and Lorts (wood pieces). The gorgeous wool and linen area rug is from Unique Carpets.		PHOTO:  A happy, classic, and colorful library features four Swaim chairs covered in family friendly fabrics. The green silk buffalo checked draperies highlight the stunning golf course view.
PHOTO:  A soft and delicate theme defines this master suite. A collection of  beautiful fabrics and rare antiques highlight the space. The aqua floral Colefax & Fowler fabric adds a delicate whisper of color to the relaxing suite which includes a French stone fireplace.		PHOTO:  A traditional dining room is given the “wow!” treatment with a stunning and elegant hot coral colored damask patterned wall covering from Thibaut, and accented with checked silk drapery. The lady of this house lives and breathes color; this is the perfect room for her.
PHOTO:  A classic kitchen with clean and contemporary touches features Pennville Custom Cabinetry, a honed marble backsplash, and Lorts barstools covered in chocolate brown leather.		PHOTO:  A stunning living room with gorgeous architectural features is set off with luxurious custom linen draperies featuring a spectacular embroidered fabric by Cowtan & Tout. Polished natural stone floors, gold Currey & Co lamps, and furniture upholstered in soft chenniles complete this elegant space.
PHOTO:  An elegant living room done in soft Palm Beach inspired colors features lovely Charlotte Moss fabrics,the green sofas are dressed in an acorn fabric, lovely Decorative Crafts chest finished in cream and gold, and large scale linen window treatments with tailored pleated details round out this great room.		PHOTO: This fresh and appealing family kitchen features Century counter stools in a Kelly green plaid from Stroheim & Romann, butter cream cabinetry, slab marble countertops and a stainless steel island for the busy Mom who enjoys cooking.

 ABOUT JULIE BROWNING BOVA

Renowned Indiana-based interior designer, Julie Browning Bova, is the owner of the eponymous design firm Julie Bova Interior Design.  With over 20 years as a respected interior designer, Julie has worked on design projects ranging from residential endeavors to commercial and public works.

After graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana University, Julie launched her interior design career working with her father James Browning’s prestigious architectural firm, Browning, Day, Mullins, and Dierdorf (BDMD). “This opportunity early in her life allowed Julie to work side by side with her father and some of the greatest design talent in the Indianapolis area, who to this day she contributes much of her successes to.” (Julie Bova Interior Design/About). While at BDMD, Julie collaborated on various award winning projects including the Eiteljorg Museum among other renowned commercial projects.

Luxury homes,government buildings, commercial offices, assisted living facilities, and famed architectural and design gems such as the Governor’s Reception Area at the Indiana State House are amongst the various projects that Julie and her design team have lent their talented design expertise to.

Contact

• Website: Julie Bova Interior Design
• Blog: Paisley, Plaid and Read
• Twitter: @jbint

Maxwell House of Design – Portfolio

DESIGNER NOTES: This is a home in the Palisades.  The homeowner wanted to re-cover a formal sofa to create a whimsical, fun, and friendly family room.  We did that with pink upholstery trimmed in brushed fringe for a fun twist on a traditional style.  We added other fun fabrics and accessories to achieve the look the homeowner wanted.		DESIGNER NOTES: The female homeowner wanted her home to feel as though it were on the beach, the male homeowner wanted the room to reflect his world travels.  Travel mementos, woven window treatments and blue and white upholstery from Pearson Company accomplished the goal of both homeowners.
DESIGNER NOTES:  This is my  daughter’s room.  She wanted a grown up style with her favorite colors, black and purple.  Wooden cut-outs, backed with rope lighting, mimic the fabric pattern in the canopy and bed skirt.  The cool factor is off the charts at night, when just the cut-outs are glowing.		DESIGNER NOTES:  This over-the-top dining room is an answer to the client’s request for dramatic and beach-like.  Client requested deep blue walls works with the Thibaut fabric, and the custom fabric designed by Jane Ann Maxwell is featured on the chairs, since we couldn’t find exactly what we wanted.  This is a completely personalized room for a very happy client.
TDESIGNER NOTES:  This is the client that wanted her home to look like it sat beach-side.  She wanted it to be elegant, but friendly, tranquil but interesting.  Beautiful Pearson Company furniture, and unique display cabinets, that act as room dividers and display travel collections, bring in elegance and interest.		A cotton striped rug, casual ottoman and the homeowners own artwork over the mantle create the friendly and relaxed atmosphere the client wanted.

Jane Ann Maxwell of Maxwell House of Design

Jane Ann Maxwell is the owner of Maxwell House of Design located in the charming southern town of Fort Mill, SC, just south of the Charlotte, NC metro area. Jane loves designing comfortable, luxurious interiors that reflect the owners personality and taste. She is a native of the Carolinas and is the quintessential "Southern Belle" who enjoys adding style and taste in everything she does.

She has 20 years of experience in the design world and has worked on interior projects ranging from executive mansions to cozy mountain getaways and beach houses. She is the President of the Charlotte Chapter of the Association of Interior Design Professionals (AIDP) and a member of the Window Coverings Association of America (WCAA).  Ms Maxwell is involved in numerous community activities and was recently asked to spearhead the redesign of the recreation room of the Fort Mill, SC National Guard Armory. Jane Ann blogs regularly at Yours by Design and shares her unique and fresh insight into popular trends, that affect interiors and styles – from cinema to trade shows.

Jane Ann’s motto is "The design of an interior must reflect the owner not the designer!" The greatest compliment she can get is when visitors to a home say "This house looks just like you!" and not "this must be a Maxwell House of Design room."

About the Maxwell House of Design

Maxwell House of Design is a full service design consultancy based in the Charlotte, NC metro area that straddles North & South Carolina. They have clients throughout the Carolinas from the mountains to the beach. Maxwell House of Design provides Construction Selection Services and Interior Design Services of every description. Another aspect of the company is its Staging Services, which have been particularly sought after in the recent real estate lull, where sellers have made successful use of their staging talents to sell their homes. Maxwell House of Design is equally proficient in the ultra modern or the timelessly classic – each interior is a work of art. 

Contact Information

• Website: Maxwell House of Design
• Blog:  Yours by Design
• Twitter: @JaneAnnDesigns
• Facebook: Fan Maxwell House of Design

Design Credits: Fabricator and provider of the window treatments shown in Maxwell house of Design portfolio – Marilyn Croteau of Croteau Window Coverings.

Photo Credits: Where noted on image – © G. Richard Anderson.