BRIAN GLUCKSTEIN

Life and style notes from Brian Gluckstein

I love curved sofas in corners. They soften the rigidness of the space and add a cozy feel. 

I love curved sofas in corners. They soften the rigidness of the space and add a cozy feel. 

I sometimes mix differently sized tables to form a larger shape as I did in this client’s home in Florida. It’s a very graphic look.

I sometimes mix differently sized tables to form a larger shape as I did in this client’s home in Florida. It’s a very graphic look.

Colour is key. When I couldn’t find the right orange for a client, we made her Hermès scarf into a cushion.

Colour is key. When I couldn’t find the right orange for a client, we made her Hermès scarf into a cushion.

Pretty coral tables at a client’s home in Palm Beach.

Pretty coral tables at a client’s home in Palm Beach.

I paired a traditional rug with a 1930s bench covered in copper cowhide in a client’s home.

I paired a traditional rug with a 1930s bench covered in copper cowhide in a client’s home.

I love the feeling this room creates when the Andy Warhol portrait is mixed with such traditional pieces.

I love the feeling this room creates when the Andy Warhol portrait is mixed with such traditional pieces.

This Regency table is brimming with happy yellow accents and almost Asian-inspired vases. It’s a perfect look for the spring season.

This Regency table is brimming with happy yellow accents and almost Asian-inspired vases. It’s a perfect look for the spring season.

A large sofa can work well in an apartment or condo. Just look for a two-piece like this one we used in a client’s residence.

A large sofa can work well in an apartment or condo. Just look for a two-piece like this one we used in a client’s residence.

The curve around this deco limestone plaster staircase is so sensuous. (Taken at the Palm Beach Antique Show)

The curve around this deco limestone plaster staircase is so sensuous. (Taken at the Palm Beach Antique Show)

IDS12 highlight: Sari rugs. These gorgeous rugs from Elte are made from recycled vintage saris. Up to 100 saris are used per rug and the look is unique and sophisticated.

IDS12 highlight: Sari rugs. These gorgeous rugs from Elte are made from recycled vintage saris. Up to 100 saris are used per rug and the look is unique and sophisticated.