Flowers inspired by fine art
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Floral art during the 17th century featured bright colors and lavish arrangements, reflective of the wealth and scientific knowledge abundant during the period. New York, NY, floral designer Douglas J. Koch was inspired by two Flemish works to recreate them as attractive centerpieces.
Publication Name: Colonial Homes
Subject: Architecture and design industries
ISSN: 0195-1416
Year: 1998
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Cool, calm, collected
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Interior designer Eric Cohler designed a five-room apartment to display its owner's collection of American folk art. The process included gutting the entire apartment to create new living spaces while lighting soffits were used to illuminate the collections.
Publication Name: Colonial Homes
Subject: Architecture and design industries
ISSN: 0195-1416
Year: 1996
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Tray chic
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Centerpieces for the dining table can vary from silver or porcelain tureens, Chinese bowls, floral arrangements or antique trays. However, whatever centerpiece is chosen must never block the guests' line of vision and its design must be seen from all sides.
Publication Name: Colonial Homes
Subject: Architecture and design industries
ISSN: 0195-1416
Year: 1997
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