Frampton Co kicked off 2018 with some exciting speaking engagements. First we participated in the City of Tomorrow summit at the 92nd Street Y. Editor Mieke ten Have moderated the “Women in Design” panel, a timely topic. Elena discussed the…
What do you say when New York Cottages & Gardens says they are teaming up with the Brooklyn Heights Association to do their first show house a block from your apartment? If you’re our creative director Elena Frampton – you…
The phrase ‘In a New York minute’ comes to mind when thinking about how we deliver quality, meaningfully designed spaces to our clients on ever shrinking project schedules. Whether it’s a new addition to the family coming in a short…
Elena participated in a great conversation among a distinguished panel “Dialogues: Art in Design”, with Bruce Bierman and Scott Himmel moderated by Glenn Gissler. Our studio is naturally art-centric and loved the Q&A! Elena brought her unique perspective: How important…
Milan Design Week, comprised of Salone del Mobile and Fuorisalone, is the most important event in the world related to interior design. Salone del Mobile, spread over 2 million square feet and 2,000 exhibitors, is the international reference point for…
Seven’s a crowd, which means it took a serious overhaul to this classic prewar apartment on the Upper East Side to accommodate a stylish modern family. A systematic layering of patterns and textures drove the design, all punctuated with bold…
Mirrors have defined and expanded the spaces of just about every era. A mirrored or reflective surface adds exponential depth, movement and light to a space. Classically this material technique has been used to elongate a room, placed decoratively above…
There is an art to combining just the right typography with the right space. A well suited font can stake a powerful and nuanced claim in the definition of a spatial aesthetic. Since Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown helped…
While we tend to avoid trends and create unique visions for each of our projects, we do employ certain tried and true design strategies. Mixing metal finishes- such as brass, copper, and stainless steel – helps to create timeless and engaging…
Our fun and chic New York city clients moved to a traditional house in the suburbs! Their 1929 Georgian house required an extensive kitchen renovation to enlarge the space, add more light, and incorporate updated appliances and features to better…
A few of our favorite finds during New York’s Spring season of design and art fairs.
The personalized design at our recent Bond Street project showcases three major transformations. We sought a dramatic yet earthy elegance for the new living room fireplace. Heath Ceramic’s grey matte tile was the perfect choice with inherent subtle variations. We…