Archive for October, 2016

Satomi’s paramount goal for this design was to create an elegant and glamorous living space that would also remain comfortable for a busy professional couple.

Careful layering of tonal colors and textured fabrics along with glamourous, custom furniture profiles were the focus for the project. The color palette developed for the client was based around soft blue-green contrasted with warm and cool beige-grey colors and a hint of pearlescent accent yarns. In order to successfully integrate the existing medium-tone wood flooring in her design, Satomi brought in contrasting dark and custom grey wood finishes. She also chose lighter-color performance upholstery fabrics and leather and beautifully contrasted them with patterned and embroidered fabrics. Satomi also introduced lively Indian spice colors such as Clove, Split Pea and Yellow Granadilla to bring all rooms together. Artfully scaled and crafted millwork was an essential detail in each room.

In addition to executing the entire furniture and decoration design, Satomi also updated all wall colors and finishes specifically to suit the client’s lifestyle and vision within the original goal of creating an elegant, yet casual space that convenes in perfect harmony.  The rooms evoke understated elegance in an atmosphere that is meaningful and personal to the client.

Engaged by an international professional couple looking to design and decorate their entire Manhattan apartment and create a second home in the United States; YZDA’s canvas for this project was a luxury condominium designed by the revered architecture firm, Robert A.M. Stern. The focal point of the design was to create a gracious entryway opening up to an expansive living area with picture windows framing grand vistas of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline. The bathrooms are finished in natural abalone shell mosaic tiles, Tundra Grey marble flooring, and limestone countertops with walnut vanities. The master bath features a deep-soaking tub, an enclosed glass spa-style shower, resting with polished marble counters, and a chestnut vanity. The modern kitchen is equipped with an oversized refrigerator and pantries clad in teak cabinetry; all designed to form an architectural backdrop for the elegant space. By understanding all of the architectural features, Satomi’s role in the project was to select interior finishes, furniture, custom build-ins, lighting, and electrical details as well as home accessories and artwork.  Satomi selected rich and clean interior materials in order to highlight the existing natural materials and new architecture. The furnishings create a comfortable, welcoming, upscale feeling reflective of the client’s new cosmopolitan lifestyle while maintaining their personality.

In addition to executing the entire design scheme, Satomi also oversaw all aspects of the project management.