CHELLE ALBERT  

My idea of the perfect day will always involve dining al fresco on a lovely temperate day. When I visualize the day and my surroundings, my perfect sidewalk cafe is filled with beautiful french bistro chairs. So it is should not be a surprise that I love when I see these cafe chairs popping up in home interiors by way of breakfast nooks and sunrooms. They add just the right amount of chic to a space that can be rather mundane. Bistro chairs date back to the 19th centur

One of the great benefits of having a passion for interior design is being able to appreciate the myriad design styles. My own interior design style tends to be a mix of classic and transitional design but I am starting to find that my tastes are turning to a more minimal, modern aesthetic. I am obsessed with chevron and herringbone floors, marble with contrasting veining, and natural or dark wood accents. Throw in a splash of brass or chrome or nickel and I am sold. Katt

I love what Greg Natale did with the kitchen of his Brisbane project. The ebony chevron cabinets, the white marble with the dark veining...it is so polished and chic. Greg does a wonderful mixing patterns and light and dark to produce bold yet tailored interiors on all of his projects. Here are photos from two of my favorite kitchens within his portfolio of work. #GregNatale #interiors #interiordesign #kitchen #kitchendesign #design #tailoreddesign #marble #whitemarble #ebo

I've always been a fan of subway tiles. I love that they lend themselves to clean, classic design. They are understated but pack a sophisticated punch. Subway tiles were first introduced over 100 years ago when they were selected by architects, George C. Heins and Christopher Grant Lafarge, for the New York Subway system. With the longstanding history of these tiles, it is no surprise that last week Business Insider reported 6.9% of homes with subway tiles sold above thei

This week my social media feeds have been filled with posts from everyone either participating or getting ready to participate in Design on a Dime, High Point Market, the Lenox Hill Gala, and Salone del Mobile. I have been particularly keen in keeping up with every thing coming out of Salone del Mobile, the world's largest design fair held in Milan, Italy, and I was not disappointed when I learned Dolce & Gabbana teamed up with Smeg to produce a limited edition line of 100 re

My first job out of design school was as a kitchen and bath designer for a local Washington, DC design-build company. My job was to design the kitchen (or bathroom) layout, help clients sift through the myriad choices for cabinets, countertops, tile and fixtures and then manage the installation. While all that may seem like a lot, it was actually pretty easy. The hard part was helping clients determine which appliance would be appropriate for their cooking style. During t

Earlier this week, I participated in a twitter chat for folks that work in the interior design community, i.e. #IntDesignerChat. This week's chat was hosted by none other than the VP of Walker Zanger, Jared Becker (@WalkerZanger). The chat centered around participating interior designer's finding what inspires them and how technology assists with inspiration. By the end of the chat, I was inspired to pull up some of my favorite Walker Zanger tile creations. Which are your

I love white marble. It always makes everything seem so crisp and clean. I see a lot of designs where Cararra White marble is used and while it is very similar to Calcutta Gold in that the background is mostly white with a bit of grey veining, what differentiates Calcutta Gold from Cararra White is that within the veining are these lovely gold tones that add warmth to the stone. I think I love them both equally but I do like the uniqueness and rarity of use of Calcutta Gold

I really love the idea of incorporating non-traditional pieces into various living spaces. I think it provides a bit of that unexpected ingenuity that makes people say, "Hey, why didn't I think of that?". When I stumbled across this image, I totally wished I had designed this space first. What do you think? #interiordesign #kitchendesign #dresser #kitchen #wood #repurposed