Designer Profile

Sep 27, 2011

The Warm Modernists: SPI Design

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SPI was started in 2004 by designers Sarah Shetter and Alison Palevsky. It is founded on the ideal that modernism can be successfully combined with comfort and livability. The two designers, who met as undergraduates at the University of Southern California, share a design aesthetic that mixes the California lifestyle with both ancient and modern [...]

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Sep 20, 2011

Interior Savoir-Faire: Claudia Juestel

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Claudia Juestel, founder and principal of Adeeni Design Group, was born in Austria into a family of artists, craftsmen and musicians. Classically trained in drawing, painting, sculpture, cooking, hotel management and interior design. In 1999 she formed Adeeni Design Group, which specializes in high–end residential and small commercial interiors with projects throughout the country and [...]

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Sep 13, 2011

The Art of the Unexpected: ColePrévost

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Robert Cole, AA, Dipl., RIBA studied architecture in the US and England, where he is a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects. From 1980-1996, he taught architectural design, theory and furniture design in London, Sydney, Michigan and Washington, D.C. Concurrently, he practiced architecture on his own and with others including Peter Eisenman, Pentagram, [...]

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Sep 6, 2011

Light and Magic: Linda Allen

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Linda Allen is a visionary interior and lighting designer, best known for her refined take on beautiful, well-lit spaces. Voted one of the “Top Luxury Interior Designers” by Angeleno Magazine, Linda Allen has a signature look that is elegant and polished, with a unique ability to create the perfect marriage of different styles for each [...]

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Sep 2, 2011

The Relaxed Classics: Alessandra Branca

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Italian-born Alessandra Branca divides her time between New York, Rome and Chicago, where she founded her design firm in 1981 and opened her retail store in 2008. Her Branca Home collection features upholstery and furniture. Her award winning work has been featured in such publications as, Elle Décor, House Beautiful, Traditional Home and House & [...]

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Aug 26, 2011

Aug 5, 2011

Transformative Elegance: Laura Martin Bovard

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Photographer: Richard Seagraves Laura Martin Bovard’s take on welcoming elegance has been implemented in all manner of environments-from traditional estates and high-rise condominiums to intimate cottages and bustling restaurants. Key to Laura’s style is her ability to absorb and reflect the unique spirit and habits of each client and develop aesthetically balanced spaces that are [...]

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Jul 18, 2011

The Spirited Sophisticate: Gideon Mendelson

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Gideon Mendelson brings a classically-based yet fresh and modern aesthetic to his projects.

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Jul 11, 2011

Jun 20, 2011

Hollywood Confidential: Molly Luetkemeyer

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Molly Luetkemeyer’s love story with Los Angeles began while working in film.

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