by Dinorah Matias-Melendez | Apr 9, 2015 | Architecture, Design, Home
“If your laundry room is prettier, it’s more fun to do laundry”. How can you deny that having beautiful spaces do not affect the way you behave? I can’t imagine you arguing with this…spaces are constantly shaping your (our) behaviors without...
by Dinorah Matias-Melendez | Apr 3, 2015 | Architecture, Contemporary, Design, Inspiration
I grew up in a house where Good Friday was (is) sacred and a day of introspection. For the last 10+ yrs, after moving to NYC, I have reduced the amount of rituals I used to practice during Easter. The fast -unstoppable pace in the city during this week makes it hard...
by Dinorah Matias-Melendez | Mar 23, 2015 | Architecture, Contemporary, Design, Events, Exhibitions
This past weekend NYC designers and aficionados enjoyed the 2015 Architectural Digest Home Design Show. Every year I happily wait for this weekend in March to see the best of the best under one roof. As a designer, the feeling when walking around the event is exactly...
by Dinorah Matias-Melendez | Mar 16, 2015 | Contemporary, Design, Garden, Home, Indoor Gardening, Inspiration
(Photo via) Looking for a stunning option for indoor gardening? The Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree is a winner. For the last 3-5 years, it has become a favorite for indoor spaces. Many people thought it was a trend destined to fade after a couple of years, that hasn’t...
by Dinorah Matias-Melendez | Mar 9, 2015 | Architecture, Landscape Design, Outdoors, Quotes
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by Dinorah Matias-Melendez | Mar 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
This Winter has felt long, very long. But contrary to many people around me, I have enjoyed the grayish, cold days that have defined most of the season. Anytime I have allowed thoughts that desire the rush from one season to another, I have discovered that I lost...
by Dinorah Matias-Melendez | Feb 23, 2015 | DIY, Garden, Home
(1) Cilinder Planters with Walnut Stand (2) Element Planter Series (3) Mostera Planter (4) Tapered Wooden Leg Pot (5) Weathered Cast Stone Cube Planters (6) Retro Bullet Planter (7) Foodmap Container Spring is almost here and I already started to take care of my...
by Dinorah Matias-Melendez | Feb 16, 2015 | Inspiration, Landscape Design
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by Dinorah Matias-Melendez | Feb 9, 2015 | Home, Living Spaces
Get inspired with these pictures: Via: (1) vtwonen.nl (2) Central Park Photo © Dinorah Matias Melendez (3) Residence Magazine (4) Photo © Synne Kristiansen If your space doesn’t light you up anymore, it’s time for changes. You deserve better. @dmmstudionyc...
by Dinorah Matias-Melendez | Feb 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
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