Nothing makes you feel better than when you get into a hotel bed, and the sheets feel so good. Why shouldn't you wake up like that every day? Spend money on your mattress and bedding because these things make a difference on your sleep and, ultimately, your happiness.
I've always loved great upholstery, and think that a great sofa is one of the most important pieces of furniture in your home.
Coming home to a tidy, pulled-together space will help everything in your life feel the same way.
One of the biggest mistakes people make when hanging curtains is hanging them too low. It can make a room feel really shrimpy to hang the curtain rod just above the window moldings. Go all the way up to just below crown moulding or below the ceiling if there is no crown.
Modern minimalism has become less strict over time with a wider range of textures and materials, with other cozier layers.
When you're happy at home, it spills out into every other area of your life.
You can really have a no-holds-barred relationship to materials with mixed metals and colorful schemes or more controlled palettes that are more tonal or restricted to a single accent color or metal finish. There are really no rules, and that is what makes contemporary design so limitless and enjoyable.
Millennials want brands with a story, something they can relate to. They want a personal brand they can put a face to.
When we think about the trends that millennials are taking toward simplicity, I think it's indicative of a cultural shift toward less of the 'more is more' for materialism sake and more of an emphasis on efficiency, value, and sustainability.
I'm all about the highs and lows. I'm not a designer that thinks you need to spend a lot of money. You can get the look you want between thrift stores and stores like Ikea and Target.
I'm always thinking about how what I'm doing is affecting the people around me. As a New Yorker, you have to be that way.
A lot of people spend all this time painting their house, picking out rugs, and then they put fluorescent lighting in there. It totally ruins the mood.
Lighting is a good way to change the look of a place without spending much.
I moved to New York in 2003 with about $100 bucks in my pocket and a suitcase.
To me, when you decorate your home with just one store, it looks like that - it looks like a catalog.
I love my living room: it's the heart of my home where I get to chill and spend time with family and friends.
I don't think you should follow trends for your home; things for your home are less about fashion and more about investment. So, find things you truly love and make you happy when you see them.
Inspiration can really strike from anywhere.
I'm constantly taking calls and responding to e-mails at home, and I find it best to have that little work space. And then when you're not at that little space, it's not work anymore.
I can't stand those shows that come in and make things over and leave the homeowner with a mess to fix afterwards. Not my style!
