Elissa Fenster Interiors

Elissa Fenster Interiors Elissa Fenster specializes in residential interior design. With an emphasis on a lean, well-edited esthetic, her interiors begin with a space plan.

The plan and its implementation are a collaborative process: client involvement is encouraged, and both preferences and needs are incorporated. Well-versed in the range of styles, her designs are current yet classic, and formulated on timeless design principles of scale, balance, proportion and tension. Spaces are characterized by layers of rich textures and detail and are often punctuated with an antique or inherited piece.

09/20/2013

Working to transform an uninviting, mundane designated-as-bridal room space into a space more blingy and inviting- at a synagogue where multiple weddings are performed. Here are some BEFORE pictures, hope to share the AFTER photos in the late fall. Here’s the wallpaper that’s going up on the...

09/11/2013

In a suburban backyard, a physician client of mine keeps 6 chickens for their eggs- and for their beauty. I was thinking that the coloration is a jumping-off point for color stories and found some wallpapers that mimic their coloration. Related Stories * Summer...

08/29/2013

Styles are mercurial and cyclical. Thus far 2013 has seen patterns from the 1960′s and 1970′s re-emerge, particularly manifested in pillows. Here are some fresh and fun picks: Lattice. The lattice pattern often feels just dated or recycled. C Wonder updates the look in the pillow below....

07/24/2013

It’s been a steamy and languid week in Boston. I’ve retreated to the Cape for some of it and have been paging through the books that I’ve been collecting- and that have gathered on the coffee table. Here are some that have informed and delighted me: The Allure of French and Italian Decor by...

07/16/2013

Stripes- a classic and rhythmic print that lend visual interest to any room or space. They can be the only source of pattern or color in a neutral room or can be used as one of many patterns in an overall design. To avoid overmixing, paint bleeds, or ineffective use of this classic, here are a...

07/08/2013

British style is a classic style. Consider the Wimbledon: perfectly groomed ball boys and girls fetch errant balls, grass turf is immaculately maintained and the spectators most enthusiastic cheers appear to be kept in check. Interested to add a little British tradition into your home this...

07/03/2013

Make your outdoor living space a relaxing retreat with a few simple style choices. What a feeling- relaxing outdoors on a summer’s eve to squeeze every ounce of the daylight from the day, in a space modified by some simple suggestions. Softer hardscape. Hardscapes are labor and cost intensive....

06/28/2013

Incorporating a strong pattern into your decor can help to animate it. If you feel up to the challenge layering bold patterns can add an unmatched depth and tone. Find your unifying element. This living room in Austin offers an abundance of pattern including stone, wood, painted stripes and a...

06/23/2013

Iconic designer Angelo Donghia understood that anticipating and keeping up with trends- which are often fickle, can be an unattractive and losing battle. This is why, by design, Donghia Style is never quite “out” of style. It is simple and unfussy, with attention to bold form. One of the first...

06/19/2013

If you’re looking for a beach house feel this summer though the ocean may be hours away, try some of these tips to achieve that coastal style: Blues and whites. A coastal-inspired home often associates to beach-themed colors like shades of blue and white. Enveloping yourself in a comfortable room...

06/05/2013

It is said that spring and summer are seasons for romance. Extended daylight hours and balmy evenings create additional opportunity for enjoying the natural world and all of her bounty. Floral accessories can be a romantic way to bring a similar energy into one’s personal and interior decor....

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