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ZEN modern Family room| Suffern, NY

– Deborah Grosmark Photography

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This picture came up as a memory.. Four years ago today we were together at the KBIS - Kitchen and Bath Industry show out scouting out brands to see what’s next in kitchen and bath design with @modenus @designhounds @kbis_official . Tonight we are having zoom cocktails together how perfect! @marilyngrussell @time2design. Miss these times, nothing better than mixing friends, design and cocktails! #design #fridayfriends #kbis

My son wanted this cloud for the holidays. He put it up on his wall above his desk last night....I really ❤️ it, I guess because Clouds have tons of symbolic meaning- mystery, dreams, secrets, emotions. I now want to know his why.. For me, I connect to the purpose of a dream and the messages behind them. What do clouds mean to you? #clouds #design #light

Best CORY COSMOPOLITAN ever...Took years of experimenting. Sharing the awesome recipe: A LOT of Titos Vodka, a little bit more than a splash of Cointreau, the juice of 1 Lime, a splash of OceanSpray 100%Cranberry juice and a tremendous amount of LOVE!! #titosvodka #oceanspray #cointreau #love #newyearseve #cosmopolitan

Have you been naughty or nice? Wishing you a beautiful holiday season filled with delicious food, colorful cocktails and joyful moments with your family! Times like these are great to REFLECT and CELEBRATE all the accomplishments we have made this year. Mine was trademarking my signature style poeticmodernism® . I encourage you to celebrate your biggest win. If you would like to share, please share below👇🏻 Happy holidays!

What once was a sunken living with columns separating spaces is now a cohesive dining space for huge parties. The coffered ceiling adds an architectural element that changes this space dramatically. See the phases, Next phase furniture.... #poeticmodernism® #interiordesign #cofferedceiling #architecture #molding #ceilingdesign Photo: @vcapturephotography

I remember this day so clearly... when I was a college student I took a term abroad to Florence Italy. It was there where I trained my architectural eye. I attribute this to one of my mentors, Professor Charles Steckler. ... it feels like yesterday. On the Ponte Vecchio bridge Prof Steckler found me sketching. He looked over my shoulder and decided to sit with me and teach me how to properly sketch perspective and see how lines converge. I learned that day every line I draw should have meaning ... I learned about beauty and how lines, and shapes have mathematical meaning. Our eyes seek balance, comfort and harmony even in tension. I was only a math major at that moment but I was exposed to so much more than just the architecture. I fell in love with the city and fell in love with the idea of merging mathematics with style and fashion ... back then I wasn’t sure how to articulate how I strived for the goosebump reaction....If I were to roll back the tape this was the start of my signature style #poeticmodernism®, modern with a pulse...spaces that engage all the senses... No wonder why I was called a romantic while applying to architecture school... I have finally embraced my authentic self.

Let’s get the #Hygge Jule party on! Sadly virtual but all of my Danish peeps are together via Zoom. We separately made our luncheon White Herring, Red Herring, Curry Herring, Grovlax, Frakdeller, liver pate, shrimp and lots of Aquvit and love #jule #danish #denmark🇩🇰

This brass and glass stair rail needed a bit of geometry. The opposing shapes create visual tension and beauty. For spaces I love playing with opposing forces and seeing how these kinds of elements captivate and affect your senses. Design:@michelealfanodesign #poeticmodernism® #sensoryplay #neurodesign #livewellathome #stairs #mixmaterials @wallureny Photocredit: @vcapturephotography

The day goes fast when you love what you do! #liveyourvibe #poeticmodernism® #livewellathome #sensory #transformation

With speckled good looks, terrazzo is a durable option for this spa-ish bathroom. This large scaled Terrazzo tile is made out of chips of marble, and stone. It’s texture alone is luxurious underfoot. Design:@michelealfanodesign #poeticmodernism® #terrazzo #bathroom #modern @pyramidplumbing @brizofaucet @kjtilesco Photo: @vcapturephotography

Gobble gobble...Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

Are you a touchy feely kind of person? It’s not all about what people see, it’s about the feel and touch of a place or a surface. Texture adds dimension to a space especially when the light interacts with it, creating shadows and depth. I love playing with 2 or more textures as it adds to one’s sensory experience of a room. We want to make sure not too much texture but just the right amount so we respond well to this sensory information and feel good in our spaces. #poeticmodernism® #livewellathome #neuroaesthetics #neurodesign #sensory #texture #surface #interiordesign

There is nothing like something handmade and well crafted. This is the delight of design — combining wood, metal and textured glass to elevate your daily bathroom experience. Design: @michelealfanodesign #poeticmodernism® #livewellathome #sensory #neurodesign @pyramidplumbingshowroom @defasiinc @jsgoceana

Close your eyes and picture coming down from the Umbrian mountain and driving across Tuscany.,,,the most beautiful landscapes lush with tones of greens, browns and yellows. The textures of the quieter medieval cities and walking around, going into little shops and eating well. Sip sip of the wine..This modern style family room design uncovers my client’s emotions towards one of their favorite places in the world. In a very tactile, visual and visceral way, we transform spaces and improve lives. Design: @michelealfanodesign #poeticmodernism® #livewellathome #neurodesign #sensory #familyroom #modern #italianvibes @afemayor2016 @naturalcuriosities

Run the water, add the salts and light some candles...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ For our clients we have been dreaming up ways to improve their self-care rituals in the bathroom. It’s fun to uncover ways with our clients how to live well at home.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #poeticmodernism® #neurodesign #livewellathome #homesmart #sensory

Something exciting is happening in Stamford, Ct! Sneak peek at this Facade design:@michelealfanodesign Next week the stone will be installed! #architecture #poeticmodernism® #neurodesign #color #plaid

My affection for curves isn’t just a matter of personal taste; it’s hard-wired into my memories. Oh I wish we were back in Spain sitting in Gaudi’s Park Guell. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #poeticmodernism® #nuerodesign #livewellathome #sensory

Creative juices are flowing...at the inception of selecting materials, we look at how the rooms flow into one another. Some spaces may be light and airy, others dark and moody but it all works as a cohesive whole. #poeticmodernism® #neurodesign #livewellathome #sensory #modernliving #mixmaterials

Showers are sexy… especially if it’s a Wetroom. Showers combined with a freestanding tub are becoming the new sanctuary for your home.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Wet rooms with Steam, smart toilets, freestanding tubs are things we are discussing with our clients. Through our lens of P O E T IC MODERNISM®, we love to help our clients find their identity for their home. To understand what makes them tick will naturally reshape living their best life.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #poeticmodernism® #sensory #tech #neuroaesthetics #livewellathome #identity #bathroom #modern Photocredit:@vcapturephotography @kjtilesco @artistictileinstallation

Shadows and light can transform spaces and impact the way you feel. Way before this pandemic, I saw this light fixture at a design show in California and I loved this interactive light and how it sheds some beautiful effects @elishwarlop @westedgedesign⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #poeticmodernism® #sensory #neuroaesthetics #livewellathome #identity #lighting #transformation

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