Tag: Sarah Blank Design Studio

Design Trends Today

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Posted on February 28th, 2014
I am often asked, “What are the newest design trends today? When answering this question I always think of the architectural style of my client’s home. Whether I am looking at a Georgian colonial or a contemporary home, I support an aesthetic design of the kitchen that respects the architectural style of the home. Next,... Read the full article
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William Lawrence Bottomley

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Posted on February 12th, 2014
  William Lawrence Bottomley was an important architect of the early 20th century.  Born in New York, New York in 1883, Bottomley is recognized as one of the most notable Colonial Revival designers of homes in the United States.  He attended the Horace Mann School and Columbia University before going to study at the American... Read the full article
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Restoring Homes of the 1970s and 80s | Work Outside of the Kitchen

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Posted on January 28th, 2014
From time to time, clients reach out to me and ask for help with more than just their kitchens.  I have fond memories of working with clients on their living areas, pantries, bathrooms, closet spaces, window fixtures, and even the exteriors of their homes, among other spaces! This French styled home pictured above was built... Read the full article
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Six Things I Cannot Live Without

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Posted on January 4th, 2014
My family: My husband Charles and my son David.   Teatro Olimpica, the last design by Italian Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio. The Trompe l’Oeil onstage scenery designed by Vincenzo Scamozzi is incredible to me. The stage set gives the impression of long streets descending into the horizon. I could sit there for hours.  Talk about... Read the full article
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Fairfax & Sammons

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Posted on December 28th, 2013
Fairfax & Sammons is an internationally recognized firm of classical architects specializing in residential architectural design.  Richard and Anne are, and will always be, the two architects in my life that became my mentors early on in my career.  I am forever grateful. In their own words they are “..committed to the tradition of architecture... Read the full article
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Classical Language in Design

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Posted on December 17th, 2013
We are all fortunate to live in a community enriched in an architectural tradition that dates from the late 18th century to present. Studying these classical wonders has provided us with the knowledge to design homes that look and feel as if they have always been there. This discipline which I refer to as the Classical... Read the full article
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Classically Inspired Kitchen, Bathrooms, Butler’s Pantries, and Dressing Rooms for Today’s Interiors

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Posted on December 5th, 2013
Brian J. McCarthy‘s book signing of Luminous Interiors recently was a testament to his work.  The event took place at the Beauvais showroom located at 57th and Lexington in New York City with an approximate attendance of 500 people. I don’t think I have ever attended a book party where the line was at least... Read the full article
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Biedermeier Style

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Posted on October 28th, 2013
(photos by 1st Dibs and A Schematic Life) “I just love the simplicity of a Beidemier chair for a breakfast area or a dining room.”     The Biedermeier style was born at the start of the 1800s, in a rich city which for many centuries had been the cultural and political center of Europe.... Read the full article
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Fond Memories Begin in the Kitchen

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Posted on October 25th, 2013
    What is most important to you and your family? For most, it is love, security, and spending quality time together. When reflecting on the times spent together, we often find that many memories took place in the kitchen – especially during the holidays.The kitchen is truly the hub of the home. Each year,... Read the full article
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