Auctions are a great way to enrich contemporary, or any design with timeless antiques.

At Marilyn H. Rose Interiors, we frequently attend auctions to find those special pieces.

Incorporating antiques into contemporary settings can add character, charm, and history to an otherwise cold interior.

Over the years, we have successfully utilized many of our finds in our interior design Long Island and Hamptons interior design.

Dimensions of the pieces are very helpful in allowing you to decide beforehand whether items that you may be interested in will be appropriate for your design project.

#36 Provincial –Style slipper chair with leopard upholstery A “wow” addition to a traditional design.

It’s so much fun to grow with our clients while challenging ourselves as designers to meet their changing needs.

Trends in NYC Apartment Interior Design, Hamptons Interior Design, and Interior Design Long Island are ever evolving – as are our clients’ children!

For one of our latest projects, we transformed our clients’ daughter’s and son’s room, taking it from “tween” to “teenage dream”!When these rooms were previously designed, whimsical hand-painted murals covered the walls from floor to ceiling.

In their son’s bedroom, we replaced the murals with a sophisticated navy and white pinstripe wall-covering, and accented the headboard wall with a navy stripe wallpaper, in a much larger scale.

We updated the window treatments using coordinating navy and white fabric in a houndstooth pattern, and created a box pleat valance to give the treatment a structured, masculine feel.We accented all of the navy and white used throughout the room with pops of green.

We used these same fabrics to create beautiful new bed treatments with an undeniable charm.BEFOREAFTERAFTERAgain we utilized the room’s existing furniture, and replaced the existing area rug with one that coordinates with the new fabrics.

Stepping away from the Interior Design of Long Island NY, I had the wonderful experience of visiting the beautiful Jardin Majorelle in Marrakech, during a once in a lifetime trip to Morocco with my dear friend, Dawn!

The Jardin Majorelle is an extraordinary garden that was once home to iconic designer, Yves Saint Laurent, who lived in the vividly blue building located on the premises.

Arches, such as the one pictured below, are characteristic of Moroccan architecture, and are used on almost every door, entrance, and window!

Dawn and I couldn’t help but strike a pose in front of such a beautiful backdrop!

How stunning are the jeweled tones used in the intricate ceramic mosaics?I absolutely fell in love with the beauty of this country, and can’t wait to add flairs of Moroccan influence to future design projects!

From fabrics, to wall coverings, adopting the colors and textures of Morocco add personality and fun.

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Incorporating the exterior beauty surrounding the home into the design of its interior is a wonderful way to create an environment fit for its owner!

Loving the beautiful beaches and blue waters of Long Island as much as wedo here at Marilyn H. Rose Interiors, we couldn’t wait to “dive in” to this design !To set the tone for the theme of our design, we started by framing the home’s entry with two tiered shelves accented with a selection of seashells in various shapes and sizes collected by our clients, giving it a personal look.

We kept the walls and flooring light while creating contrast by using darker woods on the kitchen chairs and island.

This again creates the sense of “balance” we previously spoke about!It was important to us to keep the window treatment above the big kitchen windows simple, as to not distract from the beauty already existing outside.

Here’s a closer look:One of our favorite rooms to design was the home’s living room.

We filled the shelves with our client’s lovely collection of archipelago bird statues mixed with a selection of seashells and books!To personalize the piece to fit our client’s personality and laid-back lifestyle, we had a fun wave motif carved into the millwork across the top of the fireplace, as well as a shell motif.

Our very own Stacey P. Walker just turned fifty (and fabulous) in the beautiful country of Ireland!

Here’s a look at some of her most memorable moments …The Library of Trinity College, Dublin:  “Stunning” doesn’t even begin to describe this space!

Libraries are one of our favorite rooms to design when it comes to our Interior Design Long Island and Hamptons Interior Design projects.

The Long Room houses 200,000 of the library’s oldest books, and is lined with 14 marble busts of philosophers, writers, and men who have supported Trinity College.The beautiful barrel vaulted ceiling was added in 1860 to hold additional books when the original shelves of The Long Room became full.

Here are some ways in which we incorporated arches into past projects!

The Bank on College Green, Dublin:Keeping in line with the beautiful architecture of Ireland is the intricate and detailed design of The Bank on College Green.

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Our client and her young daughter love to spend time by the water picking up seashells, and watching the ships sail by.

So when the opportunity arose to purchase a waterfront home near family, she jumped at the chance!However, after the initial excitement of her new purchase subsided, our client faced the sad reality that her newly acquired house did not feel like her “home”, neither inside nor out.

Rose Interiors, known for our Hamptons Interior Design, and Long Island Interior Design was hired to provide the life preserver!

With the assistance of Architect Peter Nesfield, the transformation began, converting a cold contemporary home into a Hamptons Shingle-Style, with gambrel roof lines, simple columns, and classic architectural detailsTransitioning from exterior to interior, the magical transformation continued.

The dark walnut handrail and decorative white posts, will now definitely make for a lovely photo op on prom night!Moving into the kitchen, there are more dramatic changes to be seen.

The dated white contemporary cabinets were replaced with rich white traditional cabinets, adorned with details that are a feast for the eyes!

With These Tips for Transitioning your Space from Summer to Fall!

With September right around the corner, we can’t help but start thinking about all of our Fall favorites!

And just as the leaves change their color, it’s the perfect time to change the look and feel of your home!

Pick pillows that mimic the beautiful colors of the Fall season!

Playful patterns and textures creates visual interest and intrigue – we use them in almost every Hamptons Interior Design and NYC Apartment Interior Design project!Blankets:The perfect throw blanket will not only keep you warm and give you a great excuse for snuggling up on the couch, but just like a good pair of pillows – the different textures and colors of throw blankets can warm up any space!

Faux fur blankets can make a bolder statement, while a handwoven throw is a more subtle approach to accessorizing.Area Rugs:Area Rugs are another great way to incorporate color and texture into a room – with the added benefit of preventing cold feet from walking on bare tile and hardwood floors!

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Interior designers have a tremendous impact on the sustainability of our environment.

From furniture, fabric, and finishes the designer can select eco- friendly products that truly beautify the home while leaving a positive imprint on the environment.

At Marilyn H. Rose Interiors when designing our Hamptons interior design, and Long Island interior design projects, we are always conscious of following design principles, so we can assist in building a better, more sustainable future!From a sustainability perspective, it’s imperative that we choose materials and products with the lowest environmental impact.

An excellent example is bamboo flooring.

Natural fiber rugs made from grasses or fibers like sisal, wool, jute, hemp and recycled tiles, are other examples of stylish sustainable floor options.Example of beautiful bamboo flooring: Organic green materials such as wood, natural stone and cork are also great choices for interior design projects.Moratto adhesive backed patterned cork tile by Sustainable Design is a great option for color and texture:  Sustainable Materials Secoro Cork Leather Sofa below:   Reducing energy consumption is also an important aspect of sustainable design.

To save money and energy spent on lighting, we may try to incorporate paler hues in our color scheme.

As we mentioned in our previous blog post, Komen Greater NYC focuses on innovative programs “that provide patient navigation/case management for screening and treatment, and support programs that provide crucial support services including transportation, financial assistance, meals for patients and their families, legal assistance and programs that eliminate barriers to clinical trials.

Komen Greater NYC also invests in health systems for comprehensive health insurance, funds for low cost and free breast care, and the creation of equipped multi-modal breast care facilities”.

(www.komennyc.org)The fight against Breast Cancer is one that is near and dear to our hearts, and we couldn’t have been more excited to design an item for auction to help fundraise for this amazing organization!

We chose to venture out into the world of wearable fashion for the night!

Here’s what we designed!With the help of our workroom, and the talented Roe Agnese Gardner, we created this beautiful evening wrap and matching clutch!

It was such a fun and exciting process to see our design transition from concept to execution!

The source of inspiration for our Hamptons Interior Design and NYC Apartment Interior Design projects usually comes from a playful pattern, a paint color, or a fun piece of furniture.For our most recent project – one very close to my heart – the inspiration came from a beautiful art piece, gifted to me (and created by!)

my daughter, and glass artist, Marlene Rose.The piece, a Buddha sculpture made of hand-poured cast glass, inspired the redesign of my home’s family room!To carry the beautiful hues of chartreuse and cobalt blue around the room, I selected a variety of fabrics to re-upholster, and bring new life to my existing pieces – a sofa, bench, and two swivel chairs.I chose to mix various textures and prints to create visual interest, and selected an overall neutral palette to elicit feelings of calm and serenity – much like the Buddha!

The piece also inspired the selection of a fresh new area rug and paint color, as well as wallpaper in the adjacent breakfast room and kitchen.I chose a fun chevron pattern to reupholster my breakfast room chairs, and unify the two spaces.

While there are still some final decisions to be made, here are a few sneak peeks of what I’ve selected so far!In order for the art piece to serve as the focal point of the room, I chose to display it front and center on the re-designed mantle of my fireplace.

I decided to extend the mantle to support the size and weight of the sculpture, and added built-in spot lights to illuminate its beautifully colored glass!

As the walls in my family room are quite high, I am also searching for a fun, decorative mirror to hang above.Mirrors are a great way to accessorize a space, as their reflective quality adds light and expands a room.