by nancysanford | Jul 26, 2016 | Uncategorized
What to do with all those books I am experiencing a personal interior design dilemma. Neither my home nor my office has enough space for all the art and design books that I have been collecting for decades. It’s an ongoing debate: Should I keep them? Give them away?... by nancysanford | Jan 12, 2016 | Uncategorized
The upholstered sectional and chair are from the new collection for DWR called Costura Sofa Collection. It is designed by the brilliant designer Jon Gasca. I appreciate the contemporary design and the comfortable feel. by nancysanford | Jan 9, 2016 | Uncategorized
Door and cabinet hardware are the jewelry of a room. They matter and often not given enough attention when building and remodeling. Shown is door knob no 1590 from Nanz. So elegant and timeless. . by nancysanford | Jan 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
This is an iPhone snapshot of a kitchen in a town home I designed. I love the way the onyx backsplash came out. I had the fabricator install the stone so the veining runs vertically. by nancysanford | Jan 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
Hard to believe the four seasons in Vail will celebrate its 6th anniversary this year. I remember writing about the excitement surrounding it’s opening. The interior design has aged very well, the patina makes the space feel warmer. by nancysanford | Jan 6, 2016 | Uncategorized
I am often asked for interior design trends and typically my answer is a new product, new technology, an interior design style, etc. Right now however, my answer is not so straight forward. My thinking is a large driving force in design is coming from outside the... by nancysanford | Jan 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
HAPPY NEW YEAR! The Pantone colors of the year are Rose Quartz and Serenity (typically there is only one color). I am puzzled by this choice. I was convinced it was going to be a shade of green? Perhaps 2017’s color of the year will be a green. I feel like... by nancysanford | Jun 24, 2015 | Uncategorized
Nierman Weeks, a family owned lighting and accessories company is one of my favorite companies. I am especially impressed with how their designs are based in antiquity but work remarkably well in modern interiors. I just love their mirrors in this picture!... by nancysanford | Jun 14, 2015 | Uncategorized
The newly remodeled, Gurneys Resort and Seawater Spa (when I was young it was simply called Gurneys Inn) in Montauk, NY is wonderful. The design is clever, upscale but remains casual. gurneysmontauk.com by nancysanford | Jun 14, 2015 | Uncategorized
The East End of Long Island is a very special place for me. I have fond memories and I just love being here…spectacular beaches, interesting little towns, galleries and wonderful food. This is going to sound strange but It looks different here...