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Creativity vs. waste has given birth to the new haute trash, an eclectic inclusion not only in one’s décor and accessorizing toolkit, but in design and architecture per se… Recycling trash – whether plastic bottles, damaged CDs, discarded cloth articles, broken glass, crushed cans, tattered mattresses, old and battered trunks or suitcases… has always held a Bohemian charm, whether as offbeat and kitsch elements from an enterprising homemaker’s imagination, out-of-the-ordinary thinking by a designer, chiseling a chic eclectic style, making anew a whole room or parts thereof or as adaptive reuse architectural projects.

New York Interior Designer Betty Wasserman seamlessly combines her background as a private art dealer with her passion for design and architecture. The results, from lofts to beach houses, are stunning, contemporary spaces that perfectly showcase original art. With a discerning eye for design and close attention to her clients’ taste, Wasserman transformed this red-painted farmhouse into a relaxing getaway that simply overflows with comfort and modern elegance.

Driftwood logs and hardwood floors provide an organic feel compared to the fireplace's contemporary lines.

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.