Michelle Eugenia Yee

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13 Breezy Homes Embracing Coastal Interior Design

Evoking memories of seasonal getaways and beachside retreats, coastal interior design draws inspiration from the beauty of nature and the ocean’s rich hues. Picture deep navy blues, crisp whites, and an abundance of rustic elements like wooden beams and floors, washed linen, and plaster walls. From a lakeside retreat in Michigan to a modern Vancouver Island home, here are 13 timeless coastal interior design ideas that capture the essence of the seaside. Explore this Lake Michigan retreat by d...
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Step Back In Time To The 1920s At This New York Restaurant

Behind a discrete anonymous façade on East 45th Street in Manhattan lies Veerays, an upscale Indian restaurant and cocktail bar inspired by the mysterious speakeasies of the U.S. Prohibition Era mixed with delectable fares and Bollywood beats. Designed by Anne Carcelen and Vinciane Albrecht of OulipO architecture studio, with lighting and craftsmanship by Baptiste Foulquier of Maison Paul Bonnotte, the venue vibrates with timeless elegance and the rebellious spirit of this era. Guests enter t...
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Interior Designer Paul Siskin Passes Away At 77

New York-based interior designer and Interior Design Hall of Fame inductee Paul Siskin recently passed away at the age of 77 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Ranked among the country’s top 100 designers by New York, House Beautiful, and New York Home magazines, Siskin was known for his eclectic style, decorative skills, and unique eye for antiques. “Paul was a rare talent. Having grown up in his family’s successful furniture business, his knowledge of antiques and the decorative arts was prolific,” s...
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Designing Serenity: How Meditation Inspires Creative Solutions

Imagine the sound of waves crashing over white sand beaches, softly chirping birds, and meditative Om chants coming together in a harmonious symphony while sitting alongside fellow designers and creatives. Welcome to the Fifth Floor Meditation Retreat in New York’s Fire Island, a space that invites inward explorations run by weaver, textile artist, and Interior Design Hall of Famer Suzanne Tick. Now a certified Vedic Meditation teacher in New York City, Tick first turned to the practice when...
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Benjamin Moore’s Color Of The Year 2024 Encourages Exploration

Fasten your seatbelts and get ready to take the ride of your life with Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year 2024: Blue Nova. Announced at Blue Origin’s Orbital Launch Site in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Wednesday, October 11, this milky hue nods to the night sky while serving as a balance between warmer and cooler colors. Inspired by the power of travel—whether to a different city or to space—this galactic-inspired blend of blue and violet invites us to search for adventure.
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Beverly Willis: The Architect Who Sought Design in Everything

Famed architect and designer Beverly Willis passed away October 1 at age 95, leaving behind a memorable 65-year career with far-reaching impacts. Renowned for her implementation of technology in the fields of architecture, urban planning, and public policy, Willis’ achievements extended far beyond her firm’s projects. In 2002, she created the Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation, a nonprofit with a mission of recognizing women’s contributions to the architecture industry. Here, we explore her...
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Design Pavilion 2023 By NYCxDESIGN Hosts Exhibits On Sustainability

Running from October 12-18, NYCxDESIGN presents Design Pavilion 2023, a public design exhibition with a series of experiential installations featuring established and emerging designers, architects and visionaries worldwide. In previous years, Design Pavilion has been hosted at Times Square, but now in its seventh year, it will be held all throughout New York from the Gansevoort Plaza to the World Trade Center Podium. This year’s edition of Design Pavilion will feature inspiring activations and...
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Designer Tips For Mixing Patterns, Colors + Textures At Home

From pretty patterns gracing rugs, drapes, beds, chairs, wallcoverings and beyond, today’s colorful textiles add both visual charm and functional elegance to any room. With options as seemingly infinite as possible combinations, Luxe turned to top designers to share their tips, trends and go-tos for mixing pattern, color and texture. Whether you prefer natural material wallcoverings or performance fabrics, these expert takeaways are sure to inspire a colorful home refresh.
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17 Modern Farmhouse Designs Exuding Simplicity + Rustic Charm

Showcasing modern farmhouse designs, with their white board-and-batten siding, large black frame windows, and wide plank wood beams—all which can be easily remixed to fit any style, whether glam or industrial—these homes continue to be popular among designers and homeowners alike. In fact, The New York Times even calls the modern farmhouse “the millennial answer to the baby boomer McMansion.” Regardless if you’re in favor or against this clean-lined style, you can’t deny its impact on the architecture and design industry. See how these 17 exteriors and interiors define the post-agrarian look.
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