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Native New York Interior Designer Frances Herrera founded Interiors by Francesca, LLC in 2002, following her background as a graduate of the Fashion Institue of Technology. Looking through Herrara’s portfolios, it’s clear that her design principles of “affordable luxury” and “understated sophistication” are at the forefront of her designs. It’s not hard to believe that this Forest Hills apartment was a complete renovation considering Herrera’s impeccable taste. Following her client’s wishes, this pre-war apartment’s cracked walls and dated rooms became the classic and timeless space we see today.

Pops of fuchsia add a feminine charm to the apartment's overall gray and creme palette.

While most people would shy away from a bold color choice like black in their home decor, vintage in black is super chic. Full of drama and intensity, black and white stripes, black antique furniture, and even black walls make a major statement. These eight rooms showcase everything surprising and wonderful about vintage in black.

Mah-velous Marilyn EVDES (via) A wall hanging of a mid-century icon like Marilyn Monroe immediately evokes a sense of history, but the black wall in which her portrait is displayed gives it even more impact.