Open Studio

Ken Gemes in the Westchester Showhouse

Tom — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:49:18 +0000

How do you transform a huge 1915 marble floored, and heavily curtained living room into a bright, warm, and elegant family social space? Just ask Ken Gemes of Ken Gemes Interiors. From the moment he saw the ornate living space in this historic 1915 mansion, Ken “could immediately see how [he] would do it.” Designing [...]

The Power of Customization – As Seen at Legends 2013

Bojan — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:40:31 +0000

Last week Merida had the pleasure and privilege to sponsor the VIP lounge at LEGENDS 2013. To decorate the space we asked three talented and highly regarded interior designers Jeff Andrews, Ross Cassidy and Jay Jeffers to design bespoke rugs that we produced in Merida’s Design Lab. Each rug was unique in its own way [...]

Dazzling Design with Amanda Nisbet and Stacy Kunstel

Bojan — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:18:40 +0000

On April 11, Merida and Stacy Kunstel, co-founder of Dunes and Duchess hosted a book signing event for New York City interior designer, Amanda Nisbet, to celebrate the launch of her latest book Dazzling Design. The event took place at the rooftop of the Taj Hotel in Boston and a number of prominent Boston area [...]

Texture & Light with M. Frederick

Tom — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:01:47 +0000

A five-year-long project turns a drab New Jersey estate into a bright, fresh living space that more than matches the splendor of its verdant setting. With its interior design done by M. Frederick Interiors, the house uses a white and neutral palette to bring light and texture to a space that was once dark. “It [...]

Spring Preview: Collaboration & Techniques

Tom — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:56:57 +0000

What is essential to the creative process here at Merida is collaboration. The thread that binds all of our latest designs is the development of new techniques through this collaborative process. We’ve created new finishing techniques from customer requests, expanded cross-education amongst our own expert craftsmen, and developed a full line of rugs with textile [...]

Featured Design Project: Tilton Fenwick

Bojan — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:56:27 +0000

New York City interior design duo of Anne Maxwell Foster and Suysel dePedro Cunningham has done it again! These talented designers have been attracting attention from the moment they started their boutique design firm Tilton Fenwick in 2010. In three short years they managed to receive multiple awards from Traditional Home Magazine and International Furnishings [...]

10 Designers to Look for in 2013

Bojan — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:48:40 +0000

With so much competition in the interior design industry, it’s important for designers to differentiate themselves by creating a unique and refreshing style, story and aesthetic. Here is our list of 10 U.S. designers whom we believe will make a big splash this year. Allison Hennessy, New York, NY Allison Hennessy Interior Design, http://www.allisonhennessy.com/ A [...]

Featured Design Project: Hillary Thomas Budget LA Chic

Tom — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:52:39 +0000

Recently transplanted from Good Day New York to Good Day LA, anchor Julie Chang was anxious to get her much more spacious two bedroom condo up and running. Despite a limited budget, creative designer Hillary Thomas was able to work her magic and create a chic, eclectic, and glamorous LA haven. Julie brought two Merida [...]

Inspired in Paris: My First Trip to Maison & Objet

Pauline — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:59:17 +0000

By Pauline King (Business Development Advisor for California Market) Januarys are usually a bitterly cold time in New England filled with days of reflection on the past year as well as resolutions for the year to come. So I jumped on the advice of an industry friend who told me to pack my bags in [...]

Things You May Not Know About Wool

Bojan — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:19:31 +0000

As the temperature here in Boston is approaching single digits we are looking for ways to stay warm. One obvious way is layering wool rugs on floors. But wool doesn’t just keep you warm… Humans have used wool for over 10,000 years for its thermo regulating properties, comfort, durability, and moisture control. Wool’s density and [...]

The Art of Seaming

Tom — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:37:59 +0000

Periodically on Open Studio we like to take time to appreciate the Merida craftsmen’s work. Connection and consultation between our workshop and designers takes place every day. We are lucky enough to see the creative and beautiful techniques that the Merida Workshop is developing on a regular basis. Last summer we wrote about the rug [...]

Q&A with Celerie Kemble

Bojan — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:03:07 +0000

Any time we can talk shop with the multi-talented New York based interior designer, Celerie Kemble, we jump at the chance. Recently we were able to catch up with Celerie in between her holiday preparations with her family and exciting work she is doing on projects that will be unveiled next year. Celerie had natural [...]