Interior Design

Contemporary vs. Modern

By: Janet Ramin on October 14 2009.

Walk into almost any home today and you see a jumble of styles. The labels of contemporary and modern are applied almost interchangeably but do they mean the same thing?…
Room of the Month - The Old Painted Cottage

By: Sarah Van Arsdale on October 14 2009.

At NYIAD we teach our students a simple Three-Step Method for designing every room they create: A successful room is functional. A successful room expresses a…
Cool Tools

By: NYIAD Staff on October 10 2009.

Whether you are just starting on your first NYIAD Design Project or have already begun your interior design career, you'll find these cool tools helpful in your work. Several of…
Green Design - Green Style

By: Sarah Van Arsdale on October 9 2009.

Fabulous design. Cutting edge looks. Interesting twists in color, fabric, and texture. These are all elements inherent in design that's ecologically sound. Yes, your creativity can have…
Room of the Month - The Chopin Apartment

By: Sarah Van Arsdale on September 12 2009.

At NYIAD we teach our students a simple Three-Step Method for designing every room they create: A successful room is functional. A successful room expresses a mood.…
Green Design - Greening the Skyline

By: Janet Ramin on September 11 2009.

Fabulous design. Cutting edge looks. Interesting twists in color, fabric, and texture. These are all elements inherent in design that's ecologically sound. Yes, your creativity can have…
The Little Things - Objet D’arts From Around The World

By: Janet Ramin on September 8 2009.

Designer Monthly's Little Things column places a spotlight on those home accessories that are often overlooked, and we'll show how they can be improved to make a world of…
All-American Make-Over

By: Sarah Van Arsdale on September 7 2009.

We were the Kamikaze Decorators, and we were ready to rumble. My niece had just moved into her first apartment post-college, and my sister Rachel and I had to take…
Room of the Month - Beach House

By: Sarah Van Arsdale on July 22 2009.

At NYIAD we teach our students a simple Three-Step Method for designing every room they create: A successful room is functional. A successful room expresses a…
Tips on Decorating Children`s Rooms — Storing those Beach Toys!

By: Sarah Van Arsdale on July 15 2009.

You don't have to be summering in the Hamptons to find yourself suddenly surrounded by a collection…