Welcoming John Derian’s decoupage plates and objects as a new product line belies the long-standing friendship our customers have forged with his whimsical wares, through his collaboration with Astier de Villatte. Both his pieces and his art form feel like old friends within 22 Home. Iconic in design circles, Derian has elevated the historic craft […]
When a client dreams of simplicity, Elisa immediately responds by outlining the layered reality of such ambition: counterintuitively, the process of achieving a serene aesthetic quickly becomes complex with coordinated decisions. “Simple is not simple. Quite the opposite: it’s the hardest thing in the world to achieve as a designer,” Elisa says. “Minimalist design is […]
Designing a home can be a daunting task when it comes to budget and decision making. In such moments—when the seriousness of it all sets in—Elisa reminds her clients to see the fun in the process, and to remember that working with a creative team encourages cohesive decision-making.To lighten the mood, she directs focus to […]