• Create backgrounds that move seamlessly through time.

    Classic interiors will look just as fresh ten years from now as they do today.–JJ

    This hearth room's strong contrast between dark and light evokes a feeling of calmness without losing its sense of sleek sophistication.

  • Create backgrounds that move seamlessly through time.

    Classic interiors will look just as fresh ten years from now as they do today.–JJ

    With the careful composition of the cabinetry coupled with the use of rich dark woods and contrasting light colored stone and moasic tile, this kitchen evokes a spa-like feeling of calm without sacrificing its basic utilitarian function.

  • Create backgrounds that move seamlessly through time.

    Classic interiors will look just as fresh ten years from now as they do today.–JJ

    The contrast between the formal antique furniture and the openness of the interior space enables a feeling of warmth and creates a sense of relaxed elegance.

  • Create backgrounds that move seamlessly through time.

    Classic interiors will look just as fresh ten years from now as they do today.–JJ

    By minimizing the contrast of the wallcolor and the limestone floor, the sweeping form of the staircase seems as though it floats in the entrance hall of this grand residence.

  • Create backgrounds that move seamlessly through time.

    Classic interiors will look just as fresh ten years from now as they do today.–JJ

    The use of dark, rich wood paneling in this powder room helps to create a sense of drama.

  • When you’re
    comfortable in
    your home,
    your guests are
    comfortable in it.

    We create spaces that function well for the people who use them.–JJ

    For this master bedroom, a sense of calm and tranquility is achieved by using a monochromatic color palette and by editing any extraneous furniture or decorative arts.

  • When you’re
    comfortable in
    your home,
    your guests are
    comfortable in it.

    We create spaces that function well for the people who use them.–JJ

    By blending a collection of Twentieth Century furniture and art, this living room evokes a sense of glamour without sacrificing the essential feelings of warmth and welcome.

  • When you’re
    comfortable in
    your home,
    your guests are
    comfortable in it.

    We create spaces that function well for the people who use them.–JJ

    The use of natural, earth tone textiles, coupled with the juxtaposition of casual furniture to the otherwise formal architecture, creates an environment that is comfortable, inviting and child-friendly while still maintaining a sense of balance and style.

  • When you’re
    comfortable in
    your home,
    your guests are
    comfortable in it.

    We create spaces that function well for the people who use them.–JJ

    The monochromatic color pallet in this dining room accentuates the contrast between the dark wood tones and the soft, rich, natural textiles creating an aire of classical sillouettes.

  • When you’re
    comfortable in
    your home,
    your guests are
    comfortable in it.

    We create spaces that function well for the people who use them.–JJ

    The use of a hand blocked, centuries-old textile pattern coupled with a mid-Twentieth Century cabinet design evokes a feeling of glamour without overpowering the relatively small space.

  • It’s not decoration.

    I’ve never once approached
    an interior from the
    approach of “decorating”
    it. I help to assemble
    majestic collections, and
    it’s one of the most
    rewarding things I do.–JJ

    By keeping the color pallete soft and by keeping the overall color contrast to a minimum, the African art collection becomes the focal point of this master bedroom.

  • It’s not decoration.

    I’ve never once approached
    an interior from the
    approach of “decorating”
    it. I help to assemble
    majestic collections, and
    it’s one of the most
    rewarding things I do.–JJ

    The soft monochromatic color scheme coupled with the use of an informal sisal carpet creates a sense of relaxed elegance in this formal living room.

  • It’s not decoration.

    I’ve never once approached
    an interior from the
    approach of “decorating”
    it. I help to assemble
    majestic collections, and
    it’s one of the most
    rewarding things I do.–JJ

    The curvelinear form of the ceiling coupled with the ceiling oculus creates an almost heaven like feel within this dining room.

  • It’s not decoration.

    I’ve never once approached
    an interior from the
    approach of “decorating”
    it. I help to assemble
    majestic collections, and
    it’s one of the most
    rewarding things I do.–JJ

    Through the use of indirect lighting, etched glass, white colored marble and cabinetry, this master bathroom is transformed into a serene, almost cloud like environment.

  • It’s not decoration.

    I’ve never once approached
    an interior from the
    approach of “decorating”
    it. I help to assemble
    majestic collections, and
    it’s one of the most
    rewarding things I do.–JJ

    By placing the exterior sculpture on the same axis as the dining room, the interior space is visually expanded to include the exterior room.

  • Create your own heirlooms.

    Whether it’s period furniture, antiquities or contemporary art, collect. It supersedes any decorating advice I can offer.–JJ

    By blending Ming Dynasty furniture with sleek, clean-lined contemporary furniture, a quiet, elegant background creates the perfect framework for a contemporary art collection.

  • Create your own heirlooms.

    Whether it’s period furniture, antiquities or contemporary art, collect. It supersedes any decorating advice I can offer.–JJ

    The use of an open-weave, linen casement-style curtain helps to filter light while allowing the exterior landscape to become part of this sitting room, thus expanding the sense of space.

  • Create your own heirlooms.

    Whether it’s period furniture, antiquities or contemporary art, collect. It supersedes any decorating advice I can offer.–JJ

    The use of luxurious materials including polished stone and rich, warm woods evokes a spa-like atmosphere for this master bathroom.

  • Create your own heirlooms.

    Whether it’s period furniture, antiquities or contemporary art, collect. It supersedes any decorating advice I can offer.–JJ

    The use of Venetian plaster walls and a white marble floor create a cloud like feel for this luxurious powder room.

  • Create your own heirlooms.

    Whether it’s period furniture, antiquities or contemporary art, collect. It supersedes any decorating advice I can offer.–JJ

    The blend of Nineteenth and Twentieth Century furniture, luxurious white linen velvet and black-and-white striped curtains evokes a feeling of timeless glamour and a sense of surprise in this Nineteenth Century French paneled salon.

  • Design is an
    organic process.

    You find some signature pieces, and as you fill in you may find a surprise that causes you to change other things around it.–JJ

    The strong sense of architectural order dictates the spare placement of furniture and decorative arts in this luxurious living room and gallery.

  • Design is an
    organic process.

    You find some signature pieces, and as you fill in you may find a surprise that causes you to change other things around it.–JJ

    A relaxed sense of elegance is achieved through the use of dark and light wood tones in this hearthroom.

  • Design is an
    organic process.

    You find some signature pieces, and as you fill in you may find a surprise that causes you to change other things around it.–JJ

    The light colored plaster walls create a soft contrast to the antique Spanish furniture in this dining room.

  • Design is an
    organic process.

    You find some signature pieces, and as you fill in you may find a surprise that causes you to change other things around it.–JJ

    The use of rich, mahogany paneling, luxurious velvet curtains and supple leather helps to create a sense of timelessness and tranquility in this study.

  • Design is an
    organic process.

    You find some signature pieces, and as you fill in you may find a surprise that causes you to change other things around it.–JJ

    The sculptural form of the mid century Itallian occasional chairs creates a contrast in height as well as a sense of surprise in the living room of this urban loft.

  • Design is an
    organic process.

    You find some signature pieces, and as you fill in you may find a surprise that causes you to change other things around it.–JJ

    The use of a square table and low, angular chairs reinforces the strong geometry of the architecture in the dining room of this urban loft.

  • It’s an education,
    not just aesthetics.

    When you understand the historical significance behind every object, your experience and connection with your environment is much more enriching.–JJ

    Soft and sensuous textiles coupled with a monochromatic color scheme help to create a feeling of warth and timelessness for this master bedroom, which was designed over 20 years ago.

  • It’s an education,
    not just aesthetics.

    When you understand the historical significance behind every object, your experience and connection with your environment is much more enriching.–JJ

    The formality of the formal Neo Classical antiques is softened by the light colored walls and sparity of space within this urban office.

  • It’s an education,
    not just aesthetics.

    When you understand the historical significance behind every object, your experience and connection with your environment is much more enriching.–JJ

    The strong geometric forms within the architecture are contrasted by the sensious curves of the mid century Itallian lounge chair in this urban Library.

  • It’s an education,
    not just aesthetics.

    When you understand the historical significance behind every object, your experience and connection with your environment is much more enriching.–JJ

    The sparity of the architecture coupled with the use of luxurious surfaces creates a minimal backdrop for the contemporary art collection which hangs in this entrance hall that doubles as a gallery and entertaining space.

  • Design and decoration are two very different arts.

    Decoration can mask a whole host of imperfections and create any illusion one can imagine. Good design is about identifying problems and executing a plan.–JJ

    A spare, modernist envelope creates the perfect backdrop for this contemporary art collection, featuring works by Donald Judd, Christopher Woll and Robert Mangold.

  • Design and decoration are two very different arts.

    Decoration can mask a whole host of imperfections and create any illusion one can imagine. Good design is about identifying problems and executing a plan.–JJ

    The monochromatic color pallette and contrasting wood tones create a warm, tranquil and secure feel in this master bedroom.

  • Design and decoration are two very different arts.

    Decoration can mask a whole host of imperfections and create any illusion one can imagine. Good design is about identifying problems and executing a plan.–JJ

    By blending formal Neo Classical antiques with an informal carpet and a monochromatic color scheme, a feeling of relaxed elegance is achieved in this dining room.

  • Design and decoration are two very different arts.

    Decoration can mask a whole host of imperfections and create any illusion one can imagine. Good design is about identifying problems and executing a plan.–JJ

    The use of dark rich wood trim helps to create a human scale and adds warmth to this very large entrance hall.

  • Design and decoration are two very different arts.

    Decoration can mask a whole host of imperfections and create any illusion one can imagine. Good design is about identifying problems and executing a plan.–JJ

    Placing the soaking tub in the center of this master bathroom enables flow and allows for two vanity areas. The use of dark, rich, wood tones soften and add warmth to the light colored marble.

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