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We are pleased to announce our participation in this fantastic Designer Show House now through December 11 benefiting the Greater New York City Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Enjoy adventurous design in a gorgeous setting while supporting a great cause!
Avram Rusu Interiors has designed a room for an intimate and relaxed salon-style New Year’s Eve celebration.
Avram Rusu is also pleased to announce the introduction of a new lighting collection. The Confetti Chandelier was designed especially for the occasion to evoke an explosion of confetti and champagne bubbles. Delicate branches of high-polished brass disks are embellished with Swarovski crystals and semi precious stones. The collection will be expanded to include sconces, table and floor lamps.
A tall folding screen was designed and commissioned by Avram Rusu specifically for this room. Its six lacquered panels that run in ombré from cream though grey and into dark black are heavily gilded through the central portion with meticulous gold leafing. The screen was inspired by the work of op-art painter Richard Anuszkiewicz as well as traditional Art Deco techniques. The screen will be available as a limited edition run of twenty pieces available through Avram Rusu.
The Show House takes place in an exquisite 75’ courtyard mansion designed by Frederick Sterner and built in 1921. The house is located at:
2 East 63rd Street
New York City
November 16 – December 11, 2011
Open Daily 11am-5pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays until 8pm
Admission is $30 and includes Journal/Cookbook
Tickets can be purchased at the door or at
www.holidayhousenyc.com
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6TH 2:00-8:00 PM
HOLIDAY SHOPPING NIGHT
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8TH 6:00-8:00 PM
AUTHORS NIGHT – BOOK SIGNINGS
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11th 11:00-3:00 PM
COURT “YARD SALE”
To benefit Susan G. Komen for the cure.
This apartment was designed to showcase the clients wonderfully diverse art collection.
The custom millwork center piece holds a collection of Tang Dynasty Chinese sculpture on floating shelves.
The glass shelves cantilever from lacquered panels in three colors chosen to complement the delicate colors of the ceramic statues. Two walls are covered by the Mondrian-like arrangement of glossy panels in a formerly awkward edge of the loft like space. The seamless closet doors integrate the entire wall surface. The focus is entirely on the art.
Paintings by contemporary Japanese Artist Tomokazu Matsuyama hang in the Living Room and Bedroom.
The brass crocodiles came from a Parisian garden.
Art Deco Sculpture and contemporary Japanese and Chinese Art in the Master Bedroom.
Photos by Stephanie de Rouge
A quick peek into a project underway.
Photo by Stephanie de Rouge
This custom millwork piece will hold a collection of Tang Dynasty Chinese sculpture on floating glass shelves.
Glass shelves cantilever from lacquered panels in three colors chosen to complement the delicate colors of the ceramic statues.
Two walls will be covered by an Mondrian-like arrangement of glossy panels in a formerly awkward edge of a loft like space. New seamless closet doors integrate the entire wall surface. The focus will be entirely on the art.
A sketch of the initial idea.
The unit in the shop before the lacquer is applied.
Some the the Tang dynasty (618-906 A.D.) horses that will be on display.
This apartment is located in a former Art Deco hotel on Miami Beach. The project includes architecture, interior design and art selection.
Photos by Stephanie de Rouge
This vacation apartment accommodates three generations of a large family. To this end, a one bedroom apartment was converted into a two bedroom apartment. The existing kitchen is now a children’s guest room. The dining room became a kitchen. With flexibility in mind, the master bedroom sleeps a couple or two siblings while the living room sofa folds out for the extra grand children. An open dining room, kitchen and living room makes the most of holiday gatherings. Custom millwork in the living room stores while serving as end tables for the seating group. It is truly a warm weather refuge for a New York family.
The real secret is that it was all done on a budget. This mix of high/low custom and retail is executed with smart planning, durable finishes, elegant details and exhuberant style.
Photos by Stephanie de Rouge
This triplex penthouse apartment was reinvented as an open vertical loft. The complete renovation included an enlarged stair opening at all three floors, partially raising the floor level of the second floor for a more elegant spatial transition and a new sculptural stair case. The sizes of the existing kitchen, powder and bathrooms were reconfigured. The kitchen features integrated doors or panels that hide the appliances and cooktop, allowing for an elegant open entertainment space. The red slate slabs of the fireplace wall were handpicked and arranged to form a composed whole. The versatile master suite contains ample hidden storage, an office niche, a dressing/sitting area and a custom designed bed. A third floor guest space was created. The terraces’ classic New York view can be enjoyed form a colorfully lit hot tub unless one prefers to watch a movie on the outdoor screen. The terrace kitchen and bar assures comfortable outdoor entertaining. My client is having a fantastic time.
