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New York is considered the design capital of the USA, because it’s a powerful metropolitan city and it’s the home of many important interior designers. This article will explore the best design projects and ideas that the North-American Interior designers have to offer!
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Credits: Peter Marino
PETER MARINO
Peter Marino is what of the names that immediately pops up when speaking about interior design legends of New York. He founded Peter Marino Architect PLLC, in 1978 in NY, and it is still one of the most well known architecture, planning an design studio. The company is spread all over America, however the main bases are in Philadelphia and Miami.
Credits: Peter Marino/ Bulgari
Peter Marino’s work has given a new perspective of the modern luxury, where he emphasizes materiality, texture, natural light, lighting fixture and the connection between the interior and exterior. These are the main reasons why he is considered one of the Top Designers of the World and is requested by the most iconic names in fashion, and businesses!
Credits: Peter Marino/ Interior Design
Marino and Bulgari have collaborated before and the final results are known worldwide. Several Bulgari’s stores around the world are the final result of this magnificent designer. He was responsible, for example, for the renovation of Bulgari’s flagship store on the New York’s Fifth Avenue.
MICHAEL S. SMITH
Credits: Michael S. Smith
Considered one of the most original design talents of New York, Michael S.Smith launched his design firm, with the same name, in 1990, and it has been expanding to exclusive projects for fine furniture and fabrics named ‘Jasper’.
Credits: Michael S. Smith/ Jasper
Michael S Smith is known for his multiple hospitality and residential projects, and his style is a blend between two continents: the Classicism from Europe and the Modernism from America. Michael believes that we should live and be surrounded by things we love the most, so his projects are evolving.
Credits: Michael S. Smith/ Jasper/ AD
Michael has several mesmerizing projects, however one of the biggest ones is was in NT and it was the redesign of his own NYC Penthouse “which Smith renovated with Oscar Shamamian of Ferguson & Shamamian Architects.” Clearly, with a French classical influence that remind us a little bit of the stunning Palace of Versailles.
JONATHAN ADLER
Credits: Jonathan Adler
A designer and an author. Jonathan launched his first ceramic collection in New York, in 1993, and 5 years later he was already dealing with home furnishings. Due to his passion, he opened his first boutique in Manhattan. Nowadays, he is the owner of 26 stores all around the world, and e-commerce site and a wholesale business with over 1000 locations. Jonathan Adler Enterprises have a wide range of services since decorative objects, tabletop collections, bath accessories, candles, furniture, lighting and much more!
Credits: Jonathan Adler/ Mattel
Adler designs are characterized by boldness, with a touch of rococo style. A one of a kind project that will definitely be the center of attention!
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