Tag: Interior Designer

Third time lucky. Interior Designer Stephens Sills’s apartment in New York city is featured in T-Magazine, has gone through the process of redecoration three times, this last one results in a neutral space furnished with different periods furniture. The New York Times Magazine called the diminutive apartment “Pale Beauty”. Although most, if not all, of the furniture in the apartment is antique or vintage, the apartment looks and feels very up-to-date. The apartment is tiny with only three rooms in total over 1,000 square feet. Evidence that no matter the size, good interior design comes in all different sizes. Most of the walls and and panelings have been bleached, limed and white washed creating a cohesive aesthetic and making the space look more spacious.  Bleached parquet floors, from Poland and sculptural furniture are used to add the drama in shape instead of volume. ” I wanted to be very Cubistic” Sills told NYT Sills has a home in Bedford, New York that I’m sure is very spacious for when he needs more space.  Stephen Sills Interior Design heroes were American Designer Albet Hadley and French Legend Henri Samuel.  Sills was born in Durant, Okla., and he attended the University of North Texas, where he received a bachelor’s degree in interior design.   Love the modern art throughout the space.

Stephen Sills at home

Stephen Sills at home, Stephen Sills's apartment, Stephen Sills design living room
1930’s French arm chairs and an oversized metal sculpture above the sofa.

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Designer Pietro Russo restored this beautiful home in Milan for his brother and family.  The home dates back to the early 20’s and it has beautiful features that Russo didn’t change.  Beautiful Bay and arched windows and heavy carved ceilings are some of those details.  Carved wooden doors and ornate ceiling juxtapose with modern glamorous furniture.  The overall result is an eclectic but sophisticated style where the ornate blends effortlessly with the modern in a glamorous way. Pietro designed most of furniture in his home, such as the floor to ceiling shelf that also works as a divider, and the dining table.  Pietro Russo, besides being a designer is also a painter a ceramist artist and with a degree in scenic design has worked on film sets.  A very multi talented designer.

Pierro Russo, belle vivir posts about interior design by Pietro Russo

In another note, sorry for the sporadic posts.  I’m traveling to Zurich and then to Istanbul for a month.  I’ll try for the posts to continue coming in regular schedule but it may slow down one day or two.  Until then enjoy!
Pierro Russo, Home decor article about Pietro Russo design
The blue sofa picks up the blue tones of the floor.

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Julie Hillman Design Meatpacking District via belle vivir blog

I appreciate Interior Designers like Julie Hillman with a strong sense of individualism and distinctiveness in their work.  This monochromatic apartment in NYC’s Meatpacking District reflects an aesthetic of subtle colors with an aura of glamour without being overly flashy.  The combination of dark rustic wood on the floor, Lindsey Adelman branching bubble Chandelier with softer touches as the shaggy rug and clear white curtains make the design on the living room, top image, very soothing.  I try for the interior design work I post in Belle Vivir to be authentic and unique as possible.  For what is a well designed home if not a division of one life and experiences.  Enjoy!

Julie Hillman design meatpacking district via belle vivir blog
Love the proportion of this mirrored vanity above.  Also love the fact that it has an industrial side to it.

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I would love to visit the showroom of Lorenzo Castillo in Madrid at least every week for inspirations and decorating ideas. As I used to do when living in New York City, I used to stroll the Antiques Stores in the Upper East Side admiring all the beautiful furniture. Lorenzo’s showroom displays his cultivated eclectic signature in each of the pieces he showcase within an outstanding decor. Lorenzo Castillo is an Interior Designer and a Antiquarian who has transformed a 19th century mansion in Madrid into his home and work space. The mansion used to belong to Count of Torrijos and Lorenzo fell in love with the impressive details of this old mansion and I don’t blame him. I can imagine the beauty of its architecture, something that cannot be well appreciated these days. Castillo knows how to use all different kinds of antiques such as art deco, regency, a little bit of Chinoiserie and vintage pieces together in great harmony.

Lorenzo Castillo via belle vivir blog

The images below are mixed with photos from his showroom and his interiors.

Lorenzo Castillo via belle vivir blog
Lorenzo Castillo via belle vivir design blog
I get enchanted every time I see designers who are capable of mixing many centuries and styles together. This fantastic antique architecture house serves as a canvas to display this Intelligent Eclecticism.  Small space but full of character.