BRIAN GLUCKSTEIN

Life and style notes from Brian Gluckstein

A cool light fixture at the St. Regis Bal Harbour.

A cool light fixture at the St. Regis Bal Harbour.

This styled table for a beach house in Florida shows a modern table with traditional antiques on top.

This styled table for a beach house in Florida shows a modern table with traditional antiques on top.

The pattern on these white cowhides almost look like a mosaic.

The pattern on these white cowhides almost look like a mosaic.

I love the matte white chalky finish of this antique mirror frame against the chocolate brown wall.

I love the matte white chalky finish of this antique mirror frame against the chocolate brown wall.

IDS12 Highlight: I love the eclectic look of this wall with vintage-inspired decorative plates from Elte.

IDS12 Highlight: I love the eclectic look of this wall with vintage-inspired decorative plates from Elte.

IDS12 Highlight: This use of mixed materials here at Bloomsbury Kitchens is fabulous.

IDS12 Highlight: This use of mixed materials here at Bloomsbury Kitchens is fabulous.

IDS12 Highlight: Industrial. For a truly unique table, you could have a glassmaker create a top for a vintage piece like this sign from Metropolis Living.

IDS12 Highlight: Industrial. For a truly unique table, you could have a glassmaker create a top for a vintage piece like this sign from Metropolis Living.

IDS12 Highlight: White Appliances. White appliances, like these espresso machines from Miele, are coming back and look chic in a modern kitchen with white lacquer or stainless steel.

IDS12 Highlight: White Appliances. White appliances, like these espresso machines from Miele, are coming back and look chic in a modern kitchen with white lacquer or stainless steel.

IDS12 Highlight: I love the sparkle and modern shape of these lights.  They’re like glittering ice cubes.

IDS12 Highlight: I love the sparkle and modern shape of these lights.  They’re like glittering ice cubes.