On StyleIntel.com, writer Blue Carreon reveals five things I cannot live without.
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“Less is more” VW
What’s better then sex? Well, for me it’s having a presentation where the client loves 95% of what you presented. Yes, I know, super sex is when they like 100% of everything. But there’s something about working hard, being hopeful that the clients are going to agree with your designs, and then having them come in and be excited over your creations. But in the world of design, it rarely works out that way. But today it did! Working hard and designing beautiful spaces always gives my team a great sense of accomplishment and satisfaction that hard work is appreciated.
Check out my latest book “Lifting the Curtain” for presentation ideas.
“Less is more” VW
A converstation with Huffington Post “Stylelist Home” to start your Monday morning.
http://www.stylelist.com/blue-carreon/a-conversation-with-decor_2_b_1617425.html
Tastemaker Profile Exclusive:
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Enjoy my exclusive interview and video with Architectural Digest by clicking the link below.
http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architecture/2012-07/vicente-wolf-design-process-video
Sneak preview!
Vicente talks with AD about how his design spaces evolve from a client presentation of sketches and swatches to sophisticated interiors created for everyday life.
AD: How do you communicate your vision to a client?
VW: We take a period of time to design. Then the clients are shown the project room by room. I never put out a whole plan, otherwise they’re looking at this when I’m talking about that. So the floor plan is cut up and pieced together, and I explain what I feel their needs are for each space. Then I show them the furniture plan and a sketch of the room, which is always hand drawn in black and white. We go item by item—the color of the walls, a sample of the flooring, a drawing of a table, a piece of a carpet. It’s like a coloring book. You see the picture and you shade it in.
AD: Can most clients visualize a space based on floor plans and mood boards?
VW: They think so, but I don’t think they can. Also, we don’t do mood boards. I like to have the materials on the table. A board is very academic. There is more romance when you can touch the things in front of you.
“less is more” – VW
The new issue of www.museemagazine.com is here and it keeps getting better and better! Issue #3 takes a look at the “who’s who” of the art world such as Matthew Brandt, Cindy Sherman, Joel Grey, Viki Muniz and Pierre Cordin. Also featured is Adam Weinberg, the director of the Whitney Museum and Beth Rubin DeWoody, who’s known for her extensive collection of contemporary art. Anyone interested in what’s up and coming in photography and collecting must check out this issue of museemagazine.com. It’s my new obsession!
Checkout our latest feature in Architectural Digest July 2012 issue!
http://www.architecturaldigest.com/decor/2012-07/vicente-wolf-manhattan-apartment-slideshow#slide=1
As someone whose clients prefer neutral color palettes, it’s refreshing to work on a job that requires colors that remind you of the South Pacific. So, you can imagine my excitement when the client’s “must haves” were vibrant colors for their Florida home. From fuchsia and cotton candy pink to orange – these intense colors brought back memories from my travels to Southeast Asia’s colorful street markets. When using color, remember that location of your home dictates what color palettes you should consider using. Consider cool grays and light blues if you live near mountains or yellows and greens if the property is costal. Do you have any methods that you use when working with bright colors?
Designer Vicente Wolf is working pro bono with the Joyce Theater to redesign the lobby spaces in DANY Studios, and two floors of rehearsal space (9 studios) that are operated by the Joyce Theater. While significant refurbishments were conducted prior to opening the space, The Joyce is now focused on establishing a more appealing and positive environment for dancers and dance companies. Both Wolf and the Joyce hope that by revitalizing the common spaces at DANY Studios, they will foster creativity and productivity both inside and outside of the spaces.
In addition to the initial plan for the redesign of the space created by Wolf and Erick Paeper—a recent MFA graduate of the New York School of Interior Design—MSK Illumination and Tech Lighing provided significant discounts for the electrical materials and MSK Illumination and Vicente Wolf donated the balance of the costs. PPG Pittsburgh Paint pledged to donate the required paint and Crate & Barrel donated select furnishings. Wolf’s redesign incorporates dramatically improved lighting and a color scheme of blacks, grays and whites, with vibrant pear green highlights.
On Thursday, May 31, Vicente Wolf held a luncheon at his NYC Loft to promote the partnership with the Joyce Theater. The Joyce Theater’s Linda Shelton was among the invitees, which included Wolf’s Westchester clients. The menu encompasssed a succulent chicken breast garnished with tomatoes and capers and a side of authentic couscous, roasted asparagus and a fresh garden salad.
