Archives for July 2019

07/29/2019

Dieters Beware – Create a Kitchen You’ll Never Want to Leave

If there’s one place to be adventurous, it’s in the kitchen. Current designs are those pretty kitchens that follow a formula of white tile and stainless appliances that are so high tech, with a few clicks to your Smartphone they may be able to make you breakfast. For other tastes, kitchens are like summer and Christmas, there is something comforting in the nostalgic. Merging what’s new with the classics is always our go-to method, throw in some personal touches, and you’ll achieve the ultimate kitchen.

Create a kitchen of distinction by adding bold colors and unexpected details.

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Posted By jdemontravel

07/18/2019

Forget the Dinner Reservations – Why Dining In Is the Best Summer Option

Arriving at a Hampton restaurant on a summer weekend, expect to be greeted by a chirpy, college-bound hostess saying there will be an hour wait. Compelling Instagram feeds aren’t enough to sustain time at the bar with an enraged stomach. Take control of your summer meals by dining at home with the right set up.

Artisanal foods and a styled table setting creates a personalized atmosphere that’s as good as any leading restaurant.

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Posted By jdemontravel

07/10/2019

Resist More – Edit Your Pieces for a Designed Result

Try going an entire day without buying something. While this is not a trendy celebrity challenge of the moment, the thought sheds light on our behavior as a consumer. During this East Hampton small cottage series, our team was confronted by an accumulation of so many belongings it had that overwhelming step-into-an amusement park feeling–and not in a good way–more like getting sick on your unfortunate neighbor scenario.

A few good pieces come together after an intense deliberation process.

A move is a therapeutic process that allows you to scale down to your basic needs. By evaluating what you want, editing out extraneous items that no longer hold value, you can effectively design a space that has a controlled theme and function.

The first area we tackled is a living room corner. Art is the key element to this home’s aesthetic, thus finding a place for so many important works is a worthy yet doable challenge.

A larger selection creates more of a challenge on choosing the best fit.

The Final Process

We chose “Doheny“, a large abstract painting because the wall could accommodate such a piece and it looks less manic than a compilation of smaller works. The soft colors have enough touches of the seafoam green to compliment the vintage statement chair. Small accompanying accents like the blanket and stools offer both comfort and visual appeal.

If a lesson could be gleamed, avoid future impulse buys and choose something that will fit.