2018-06-04 23:24
Hollywood’s Leading Man
When William Haines (Billy) became Hollywood’s number one leading man in the 1920’s, his svelte, dapper persona exemplified the era’s vibrant… Read More
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2018-03-26 18:56
Want to create a kids’ playroom that will keep them (and you) engaged for hours of stimulating and creative fun? We have a few simple guidelines for the perfect playroom!
Create Distin… Read More
2018-01-03 21:52
Considering hiring a designer for an upcoming project? Below are 5 things to consider when hiring a designer in New York City and beyond…
Find a designer you trust
It’s importan… Read More
2017-12-15 19:59
This fall, I was honored to be selected to serve on the Baldwin Hardware Design Council. This group of 27 designers and architects from around the country will serve a two year term on an ad… Read More
2017-12-10 23:13
Luxe Magazine selects 3 top interior design firms for Christmas tree design!
Luxe Magazine invited a dream team of Marks & Frantz, A-List Interiors and Rinfret, Ltd to create an original… Read More
2017-10-19 18:40
How do you introduce modern comfort to a 1927 landmarked “wreck” on Park Avenue? In the latest issue of New York Cottages and Gardens, we had the chance to talk about workin… Read More
2017-10-19 18:40
Please take a look at our Grey Anatomy story in the October issue of NYC&G! It’s a beautiful monochromatic story of an urban oasis on Park Avenue for a favorite client…enjoy… Read More
2017-05-31 21:40
Elle Decor celebrates one of our favorite color combos in this article featuring Marks & Frantz
Click here for navy and gold inspiration via Elle Decor!
Plus a few bonus images of… Read More
2017-05-31 21:40
Elle Decor celebrates one of our favorite color combos, navy blue and gold, in this article featuring Marks & Frantz
In this article, Elle Decor describes ten fantastic ways to master na… Read More
2017-05-30 13:18
Many of the enviable interiors you see in film and TV are created by people who also design real-world residences.
Read decorating tips from Lisa and Lydia’s tips in The Wall Street Jo… Read More
2017-05-30 13:18
Many of the enviable interiors you see in film and TV are created by people who also design real-world residences. Read Lisa and Lydia’s tips in The Wall Street Journal!
Click here for… Read More
2017-01-30 16:57
Bored with white minimalist interiors? This weekend in The Wall Street Journal, there is an article about Mad Maximalism and Over-the-Top-Notch Decor, featuring a Marks & Frantz designed… Read More
2017-01-27 18:57
Mixing, matching and combining pink and green color combos is a delicate art form and we relish the challenge! When you put two colors together in a home, the first question to ask: do… Read More
2017-01-23 19:11
Let’s face it, just having a half bath to call a powder room is a pure luxury for many of us! Pretty much every guest that visits your home will make at least one trip to the powder ro… Read More
2017-01-01 19:24
As we wrap up 2016 and launch into the New Year, resolutions are on everyone’s minds and the top of our list for a fresh start is organization! What does your dream closet look like? A… Read More
2016-12-15 18:04
As we wrap up 2016 and launch into the New Year, resolutions are on everyone’s minds and the top of our list for a fresh start is organization! What does your dream closet look like? A… Read More
2016-12-05 17:35
Please join Lisa and Lydia at the Young Collector’s Night at Park Avenue Armory on Thursday, January 26, 2017. As members of the Interior Design Committee this year, we encourage all o… Read More
2016-11-23 16:19
The following post was written by guest blogger Tara Scott-Johnson of Trulia.
Updating your home doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact, the perfect item needed to make your room pop, c… Read More
2016-11-21 13:49
Come join Lydia and myself as we splurge at The Old Homestead for a decadent feast this Thanksgiving in New York City, profiled here on ABC News.
The star of the table, an $85 per pound, fre… Read More
2016-11-19 13:14
How much is too much? As you might know by now, we are quite obsessed with layering pattern, texture and color. Life is too short, take a few chances with your decor and follow instinc… Read More
2016-11-18 13:38
As we approach the holiday season, it’s time for an event that is near and dear to us, Iris Dankner’s Holiday House charity show house to benefit The Breast Cancer Research Fund… Read More
2016-11-01 19:15
As we head into the holiday season and in the spirit of giving, we wanted to share some of the art for charity events that have caught our eye in and around the interior design industry… Read More
2016-10-26 21:25
Ready to reimagine your home but not ready to commit to a full-scale redesign?
Having a hard time finding an interior designer with the experience and expertise that you’re impre… Read More
2016-08-01 12:45
Marks & Frantz Dining Room Design for Sex and The City 2 featured in Vogue
Thank you Vogue for featuring one of our interior design projects! This Sex and the City 2 dining roo… Read More
2015-04-27 15:18
Miranda Priestly’s Office in The Devil Wears Prada. As far as film sets go, those words can usually conjure a pretty clear picture of what that room looks like. Most of us kn… Read More
2014-04-10 20:21
What is Passementerie?
According to Wikipedia:
Passementerie or passementarie is the art of making elaborate trimmings or edgings (in French, passements) of applied braid,gold or silver cord… Read More
2014-04-08 02:15
Paris-based design firm Maison Jansen was one of the most influential design houses of the 20th century. Founded in 1880 and in business until 1989, this firm was truly the first internation… Read More
2014-04-07 02:42
As everyone knows, we are totally obsessed with fashion and it crosses over into our world of interior design every chance we get! We met Lisa Salzer and her jewelry line Lulu Frost du… Read More
2014-02-12 17:04
Today is cold cold cold and we are running around from meeting to meeting, but this little bit of inspiration from Osborne & Little popped up in my inbox and added a ray of sunshine… Read More
2014-02-07 14:26
We have recently become obsessed with Canopy Beds at Marks & Frantz. I have never given them an ounce of thought prior to 2010. They reminded me of the ruffled canopy crib that evolved i… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Today is cold cold cold and we are running around from meeting to meeting, but this little bit of inspiration from Osborne & Little popped up in my inbox and added a ray of sunshine… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
We have recently become obsessed with Canopy Beds at Marks & Frantz. I have never given them an ounce of thought prior to 2010….they reminded me of the ruffled canopy crib that ev… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Mark Shaw is best known for his photographs of Jacqueline and John F. Kennedy, which he shot originally for LIFE magazine and later as the Kennedys’ “unofficial”… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
House Beautiful had a feature in their latest issue featuring painted floors and the designers and artisans responsible for them. As I delved deeper in the stories and started poking around… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Schumacher's Les Gazelles au Bois transitions beautifully from a vintage textile design, to a hotel ballroom, to a reissued pattern, to a stunning gown, and finally onto luxurious stationary… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
When the New York Design Center (200 Lex) asked us to partner with them to create a dining environment for the 2015 DIFFA’s Dining by Design event, we were thrilled. It… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Miranda Priestly’s Office in Devil Wears Prada. As far as film sets go, those words can usually conjure a pretty clear picture of what that room looks like. &nbs&hell…Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I am often inspired by hotel design. Usually, it is the boutique hotels that take chances in their styles, colors, and originality. For obvious reasons, the smaller boutique hote… Read More
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