COTE DE TEXAS BLOG

Candia Fisher is a serious art collector but then again, she learned from the best. Her mother, Emily Fisher Landeau is a serious collector of modern art as well as, a trustee of of the Whitney Museum of American Art. Candia's duplex apartment was designed by Aman & Carson and highlights the fabulous art while remaining elegant yet comfortable. I especially love how the light is reflected in all the lacquered walls and the light colors don't compete with the East River views. The apartment was featured in the November 2009 issue of Elle Decor but I've found more photos take by Ricky Zehavi that give you a complete picture of this art collector's paradise. Enjoy!

One of my other favorite rooms at this year's Kips Bay Decorator Show House was the Art Collector's Room by Aman & Carson. It is the type of room that is on first glance beautiful but really reveals itself over time. I found myself noticing more and more details the longer I spent looking around. The designers website describes their style as updated, classic, American interior design and that could also describe their room. When I asked them about their inspiration, they told me that is was a project they are currently working on for a client. The room was a way to show her what was possible in her space and I joked that it was much better than any rendering. They use similar tricks as a few other designers with the high gloss paint and mirrors behind the bookshelves which expand the room. The adjoining powder room was an opportunity to create a little fantasy space with their friend and designer Maggie Norris. Enjoy!