cheveldi:

Through out the January 2006 edition of Architectural Digest they discussed specific idea of several Designers. This one is on the topic of colour.

The Specific Question: “Is there a particular color or material that you find yourself returning to again and again?”

Laura Hunt: At least two…

cheveldi:

Is there a classic print or fabric that will never be passé?

Samuel Botero: animal prints, esp. leopard (Are you kidding?)

Anthony P. Browne: Alicia chintz from Colefax and Fowler

William W. Stubbs: Damask

Thomas Britt: Jim Thompson Thai Silk IV in banana

Roderick N. Shade: Paisley (?)

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cheveldi:

Your client’s budget will allow only one exceptional carpet.  What should it be?

Charles Allem:  silk Tibetan

Samuel Botero:  antique, from 18-century Aubusson to Oriental or hi-qual 20th century

Laura Hunt:  period appropriate

Harry Schnaper:  custom Hokanson.  Darmstadt-Duveen

William W. Stubbs:  Persian

Matthew White: antique Persian

Campion A Platt:  Tibetan custom

Roderick N. Shade:  very good Persian

Paul Vincent Wiseman: depends on the job

Mark Boone: antique Ushak

cheveldi:

How do you make a small space seem bigger?

Matthew White: “Just embrace the space….Make it a cocoon, and go with it.”

William W. Stubbs: “Use items that are perfectly scaled for the space. This does not mean small. It can mean that some pieces will be oversize to create the illusion of a large…