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LAURA SARTORI RIMINI AND ROBERTO PEREGALLI, STUDIO PEREGALLI
Architect/Designers
“Whether renovating a space or creating a new one, we first consider its context—where it is located, in what kind of climate. Then we imagine a history of that place, using traces of its actual past or, perhaps, bits invented by us.”
“Whether renovating a space or creating a new one, we first consider its context—where it is located, in what kind of climate. Then we imagine a history of that place, using traces of its actual past or, perhaps, bits invented by us.”
JAMIE DRAKE
Interior Designer
“When laying out a space, I often begin by placing the largest piece, such as a sofa, at the farthest distance from the room’s entry. If there is a window with a view or lovely light, I always put seating there as well.”
“When laying out a space, I often begin by placing the largest piece, such as a sofa, at the farthest distance from the room’s entry. If there is a window with a view or lovely light, I always put seating there as well.”
THAD HAYES
Interior Designer
“With most projects, it’s expected that much of the budget will be taken up by functional things—electric, heating, air-conditioning— that don’t add visual interest or beauty. Even though clients are more likely to remember the gorgeous staircase than the heated bath floor, on a cold winter morning that warm floor is pretty wonderful.”
“With most projects, it’s expected that much of the budget will be taken up by functional things—electric, heating, air-conditioning— that don’t add visual interest or beauty. Even though clients are more likely to remember the gorgeous staircase than the heated bath floor, on a cold winter morning that warm floor is pretty wonderful.”
DAVID MANN, MR ARCHITECTURE + DECOR
Architect/Designer
“For any renovation, I start by thinking about what should be salvaged. I am often proudest of the elements I did not remove but instead made work when it would have been easier just to throw them out.”
“For any renovation, I start by thinking about what should be salvaged. I am often proudest of the elements I did not remove but instead made work when it would have been easier just to throw them out.”
STEVEN GAMBREL
Interior Designer
“Prewar detailing can feel too elaborate for some clients. Lacquering those rooms in strong tones makes them seem fresh and unexpected.”
“Prewar detailing can feel too elaborate for some clients. Lacquering those rooms in strong tones makes them seem fresh and unexpected.”
BRIAN SAWYER, SAWYER|BERSON
Architectural Designer
“When working on a renovation, particularly for a place with a special history, we love being inspired by an existing element. It can be anything—a flooring pattern, paneling, a trim profile. Exploring a small detail and letting it lead the design gives a project aesthetic continuity that speaks to the space’s former life.”
“When working on a renovation, particularly for a place with a special history, we love being inspired by an existing element. It can be anything—a flooring pattern, paneling, a trim profile. Exploring a small detail and letting it lead the design gives a project aesthetic continuity that speaks to the space’s former life.”
STEVEN HARRIS
Architect
“All the lacquer in the world cannot overcome a clumsy soffit.”
“All the lacquer in the world cannot overcome a clumsy soffit.”
RAFAEL DE CÁRDENAS
Architect/Designer
“I’m a stickler for doors and walls being lined up at the same height. I prefer to create variation in furniture or wall and ceiling treatments.”
“I’m a stickler for doors and walls being lined up at the same height. I prefer to create variation in furniture or wall and ceiling treatments.”
SHAWN WATTS, LEROY STREET STUDIO
Architect
“We love renovating onetime industrial buildings into modern residences. The challenge lies in bringing warmth to rusty steel, brick, and monumental proportions. We do it through materials—every wood tone has to be welcoming but strong enough to stand up to masonry. Each new component has to feel significant, otherwise it seems wimpy.”
“We love renovating onetime industrial buildings into modern residences. The challenge lies in bringing warmth to rusty steel, brick, and monumental proportions. We do it through materials—every wood tone has to be welcoming but strong enough to stand up to masonry. Each new component has to feel significant, otherwise it seems wimpy.”
ROBIN STANDEFER, ROMAN AND WILLIAMS
Interior Designer
“Stephen [Alesch] and I are fierce about preserving the character of old spaces. We try to stabilize elements—maintaining their patina, their idiosyncrasies.”
“Stephen [Alesch] and I are fierce about preserving the character of old spaces. We try to stabilize elements—maintaining their patina, their idiosyncrasies.”
MADELINE STUART
Interior Designer
“For kitchens and baths in historic houses, we design millwork using traditional cabinet details and appropriate hardware. Shortcuts like overlay instead of inset doors and European hinges rather than butt hinges are a mistake if you want a period look.”
“For kitchens and baths in historic houses, we design millwork using traditional cabinet details and appropriate hardware. Shortcuts like overlay instead of inset doors and European hinges rather than butt hinges are a mistake if you want a period look.”
ALAN WANZENBERG
Architect/Designer
“Every job has an Achilles’ heel. You just have to be experienced enough and patient enough to handle it once you discover it.”
“Every job has an Achilles’ heel. You just have to be experienced enough and patient enough to handle it once you discover it.”
EMILY SUMMERS
Interior Designer
“Lamps, sconces, and chandeliers should always have star status, as they fill important eye-level space. They are the jewelry in a room, so splurge!”
“Lamps, sconces, and chandeliers should always have star status, as they fill important eye-level space. They are the jewelry in a room, so splurge!”
