TOUCHABLE TEXTURES
“Texture and pattern should function as a surprise.” New York Times writer Patricia Volk once called this motto held by interior design legend Robert Denning as one of the “Denning Laws.” Along with form and...
Read MoreRUTH’S CHRIS: CREATING DISTINCTIVE AMBIANCE, ONE RESTAURANT AT A TIME
As the largest luxury steak restaurant brand in the U.S., Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse is famous for its sizzling 500-degree cooking techniques and top-notch cuisine. The superb food, however, is not their only hallmark; it’s the who...
Read MoreDRESSING UP THE DRUM
Drum lights don’t get the attention they deserve. If we only give them neutral fabric and a basic finish, all they can provide is a nice geometric shape. But, with thoughtful design, drum lights can be dressed up to add mu...
Read MoreMATERIALS WE LOVE: RAWHIDE
Rawhide’s Native American heritage does not limit this luxurious material to any one interior design style. While it often evokes the frontier culture of the American West, this material is exceedingly versatile. Ra...
Read MoreCLIENT SPOTLIGHT: PEG BERENS
Meet Peg Berens, founder and principal of Peg Berens Interior Design LLC (now retired). As an award-winning interior designer with a studio in Orange County, Peg is using her uniquely eclectic aesthetic to bring high style to C...
Read MoreMIXING CLASSIC & CURRENT
Design legend Barbara Barry was asked in an interview to predict the design trends that will define the next 25 years. “I actually see the lack of a predominate style. We will become even freer to take in and synthesize al...
Read MoreOUTDOOR LIGHTING: THE MONTRONE LEGACY GARDENS
The vibrant colors and lush new life of spring has inspired us to reflect on one of the most unique artistic collaborations that Hammerton has had the honor of being a part of – the Montrone Legacy Gardens. This one-of-a-kind, ...
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