Spring is the season for Fundraiser galas, Art exhibits, Fashion and Design shows. These few weeks NYC is booming with all kind of events on all things design. People from all over the world are coming to get a glimpse of what’s new, what’s hot and innovative in interior design and architecture. March 25th was the last day of a four-day annual event for Architectural Digest Design Show 2018.
And of course, I did not want to miss diving into the exciting world of all things design.
It took place at pier 92 and 94 on the upper west side. Two overwhelmingly big trade floors were packed with furniture, fabrics and other design pertinent fixtures. It was buzzing with designers and design lovers going from one booth to another interacting with product designers showcasing their creations. It was fascinating to see how big-name brands and smaller emerging designers all were sharing the same spotlight.
The first notable installation I should mention was an apartment by Drake /Anderson interior design firm. I had a pleasure meeting Jamie Drake when he was a guest speaker at one of the events at FIT where I was studying Interior design at the time. His sense of style and star-studded client list both are awe-inspiring, putting him on my top list of best-rated designers.
This very moderated, cosmopolitan, contemporary and young apartment added something new to his flamboyant and colorful style.
Some other designs jumped out with flat out funky colors like Smeg and its Dolce & Gabanna print on kitchen appliances.
Finding new talents, of course, is what I came here for, just like every other designer, and wasn’t disappointed.
Some Lighting options were incredible! Table Lamps by Scout design studio were darling with marble like pedestal base. Very soft and elegant. Feyz is another lighting manufacturing company that had a very inventive display and had a leaning flor lamp with a ball in the middle. There was a lot of inspiring design ideas, but these I thought stood out as a beautiful example of innovative and modern design.
Art was amazing, and it inspired me. Mouthwatering and incredibly sweet displays by Samantha Sandbrook. The pieces looked like paint embedded into thick clear resin making a 3-dimensional feel. Cameron R Nelson +Depict had a digital art display which I found exciting and forward-thinking. Some photography by Mark MacKinnon was so beautiful that I had to stop and daydream for a minute.
This display was lots of fun! Sony’s portable ultra short throw projector. I had so many questions, that Jesse ended up doing a full presentation of this gadget for me.
More of art pieces from Christopher Printz. This will add glitz and glam to any place.
And if you are a fan of minimal design, then this chair is a perfect option from Studia Cidra.
An eclectic approach to design, and beautiful chandelier to tie it together, just perfect little vignette.
Gold was an overwhelming detail that showed everywhere, even this cowhide by Nourison. The chair was a restoration piece from Adrian Pearsall chaise lounge by Forsyth. Beautifull work and attention to detail.
This amazing furniture company is worth mentioning as it stood out to me with the innovative and modern design. Don’t be fooled by that simple cube side table, it’s a storage bin as well as laptop table!
Lots of beautiful work and inspirational forward-thinking designs overall! Incredible day, exhausting, but worth it for trade professionals and design lovers alike.
There is a great deal of design shows coming up, but few are not to be missed, like ICFF NYC may 20-23, and Kips Bay Decorator show house which will be open to public May 1- 31.
See you there!