Author: Amy Hirsch

Winter Design Books

I am always looking for new design books to add to my collection, and this year some great new titles have been released.

Interior design books are much more than a source of inspiration for me.  They’re a valuable resource, too.  I am always looking for new books to add to my collection, and this year some great new titles have been released.  It’s always fascinating to read about another designer’s approach to a project or to see an interior take shape from another perspective.  I never get tired of looking at beautiful photos in a well done design book!

Any of these books would make a great holiday or hostess gift.

Here are my picks for design books.

1.  Carrier and Company: Positively Chic Interiors

Carrier and Company Positively Chic Interiors

2.  Jeffrey Bilhuber: American Master

Jeffrey Bilhuber American Master

3.  Mrs. Howard, Room by Room

Mrs Howard Room by Room

4.  Greg Natale: The Tailored Interior

The Tailored Interior Greg Natale

5.  Mark A. Hutker: A Sense of Place: Houses on Martha’s Vineyard and Cape Cod

A Sense of Place

6.  Brian J. McCarthy and Bunny Williams: Parrish-Hadley Tree of Life

Parrish Hadley Tree of Life

7.  Michael S. Smith:  The Curated House: Creating Style, Beauty, and Balance

The Curated House

8.  John Ike, Thomas A. Kligerman, Joel Barkley, Marc Kristal:  The New Shingled House

new shingled house

9.  John Barman: Interior Design

John Barman Interior Design

10.  The High Line

The High LIne

11.  Paul Vincent Wiseman: Inner Spaces

Inner Spaces

 

Color Obsession: Rum Raisin and Salmon

Salmon and Rum Raisin just marry so well.

I have been so obsessed with the color salmon lately. This color has  feminine appeal and,when paired with a deep, rich, sultry color as plum or rum raisin, it pops with energy.  The beauty of salmon is that it can swing towards a pinkish tone picking up on rose gold, which you can introduce as hardware or a lush orange palette.  When paired with rum raisin, there is a yin and yang, light and dark effect that I love.  The two colors marry so well.  Rum Raisin adds depth with out being too close to black for the perfect level of impact.

Amy Hirsch Greenwich Design 3 copy

1.  Fashion by Christian Lacroix

2.  Coral Reef 012 by Benjamin Moore.

3.  Christian Lacroix Houte Couture

4.  Softline Swivel Chair from abc carpet & home

5.  Sergio Rossi Suede Pumps

6.  Carina Lang, Tree and Cloud 3

7.  Agra Fort, photo by BhuddaMountain

8.  Photo by Guiliano Bekor

 

Favorite Things: Kitchen Faucets

We do a lot of architectural specifications, and one element that falls into this category is faucets.

We do a lot of architectural specifications, and one element that falls into this category is faucets.  Particularly in the kitchen, we really hone in on the faucet to ensure we have the style, form, and function to best suit the space and the client’s needs.  Everyone has a preference for the faucet, whether it operates by a touch system or features more traditional on/off function.  So many faucets now have features integrated into a seamless design without sacrificing utility.  Touch systems are very popular right now, as are pedals installed at the floor to turn the water on or off.  There are many beautiful options available today.  Here are some of my favorites:

1.  Vola, KV1.  One-handle mixer with ceramic disc technology, double swivel spout.

vola

2.  Kohler Purist

kohler purist

3.  Waterstone Contemporary PLP Extended Reach Pull Down Faucet

waterstone contemporary extended reach pull down faucet

4.  Waterworks Regulator

regulator gooseneck kitchen faucet

5.  Waterstone Fulton

waterstone fulton kitchen faucet

6.  Minta Touch, Chrome

minta touch

7.  Waterworks, Universal

universal modern high profile faucet

8.  Minta Touch

minta touch pull down

9.  Kohler Karbon

kohler karbon articulatin faucet

10.  KWC, EVE

kwc armaturen

2015 A List Award Party

At the recent 2015 A List Award party, I was so honored to be recognized for my designs and to be included among such talented people!

At the recent 2015 A List Award party, I was so honored to be recognized for my designs and to be included among such talented people!  Photos from the party at the Palace Theater in Stamford, as well as the winning projects and finalists, can be seen in this month’s AtHome in Fairfield County magazine.  It was a fantastic event!

Here are some excerpts from the AtHome issue.  I hope you’ll pick up a copy to see the work of other winners and finalists.

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Breast Cancer Alliance Silent Auction

I am very happy to support the Breast Cancer Alliance by participating in this year’s silent auction.

I am very happy to support the Breast Cancer Alliance by participating in this year’s silent auction.  I’ve partnered with Hoagland’s in Greenwich to offer a unique shopping experience available for bidding.  The winning bidder of this item will receive a $2000 credit at Hoagland’s with the added bonus of shopping for home accessories with my advice and assistance.

Breast Cancer Aliance 2015 Auction

Online bidding for this unique shopping experience as well as a range of other incredible items is now open and will run through noon on October 21.  Any unsold items will be available for bidding at the BCA Luncheon and Fashion Show on October 22.  The Luncheon will be held at the Hyatt Regency in Greenwich from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Breast Cancer Alliance 2015

The Breast Cancer Alliance is an extremely worthy cause, working to improve survival rates and quality of life for those living with a breast cancer diagnosis.  They invest in research, surgery fellowships, education, support, and screening to promote prevention, early detection, treatment, and cure.  In 2015 alone, the BCA awarded nearly $1.6 million in grants to dozens of institutions and fellowships.  By supporting the BCA through their silent auction and Luncheon, you are helping to make a difference in the lives those affected by breast cancer.

To learn more about the BCA, visit their website.  You can view the online auction here and sign up to place a bid.  I look forward to shopping with the lucky winner of the Hoagland’s Shopping Spree auction!