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• The Spring edition of Luxury Home Quarterly is blooming with interior designers whose focus on both classical and modern aesthetics tie in seamlessly with their use of color and current trends. Each featured designer takes the reader on a journey through ornate stylings, bold hues and clean lines that complement not only a room, but also the client. The designers display spring’s vibrancy in a fresh way across the globe: most specifically in Atlanta, California, Florida & New York.

  Brian J. McCarthy takes inspirations from his New York location down south when designing an Atlanta-based townhouse. In “French Splendor” (p. 102), McCarthy captures his client’s wishes to create a late 17th early 18th Century French haven. Using one of a kind hand-carved wood work, imported silks and custom furnishings, the house embraces Old World European techniques with a youthful edge.

  For the past 30 years Irish-born Clodagh has dabbled in graphic design, landscaping and a myriad of other fields before focusing on interior design. Using Feng-Shui, Clodagh designed the Mercer residence (p. 80), in New York’s swank SoHo neighborhood, with eye-catching art pieces and products that bring a certain level of beauty to each room. The end result is a serene space that is simplistic and full of energy.

  Jeffrey Strasser, Vice President of Marc-Michaels Interior Design Inc., who ranks among the 100 best interior design firms in the world, takes his family-owned business and caters to residential and commercial markets. In “Luckie Charm” (p. 120) Strasser collaborates with the owner of Courchene Development. His vibrant use of color for Paul Courchene’s home mingles with his combination of classic and modern touches, resulting in a progressive and fluid mix of Mediterranean, Spanish and Asian influences.

  Designer to the stars, Kari Whitman of Kari Whitman Interiors integrates avant-garde luxury in her designs. In “The Royal Treatment” (p. 92) Whitman focused on a house located on Los Angeles’ Mulholland Drive, catering to an undisclosed royal family. She infused a ‘masculine vibe,’ using mixed textures of silks, Ultrasuede® and oversized custom furniture. Whitman’s clients are treated to one of a kind decor that connect with and enhance their lifestyles.

  We hope that you enjoy reading through this issue where celebrity clientele and posh New York neighborhoods flourish with unique design. Be sure to stay tuned for our summer 2012 issue which features luxury get-a-ways. As always, our hope is to acknowledge and educate professionals everywhere for their commitments to innovative projects where informed decision-making and resourcefulness are paramount.