Galleries: Trends & Inspirations
Celebrating 20 Years with DIFFA’s Dining by Design
Inspired by the Spring 2017 Grand Plage collection, the Ralph Lauren Home dining installation evokes the spirit of an elegant jet-set resort. White lacquer, mixed with natural materials like teak and braided water hyacinth, creates an inviting yet refined backdrop to graphic accents inspired by nautical design. Ralph Lauren Home with support from lighting partner Visual Comfort & Co. Photo by Alan Barry
The late Italian designer Renzo Mongiardino’s Baroque palazzo in Genoa, Italy, inspired this dining design. LUXE Interiors + Design/Cambria Photo by Alan Barry
The collaborative process of working with a designer inspired AJ Madison’s space at DINING BY DESIGN. “Collaboration has become an increasingly important attribute in today’s design world that now focuses more on human-centered design and user experience,” said Michael Gross, president at AJ Madison. “AJ Madison believes that these significant collaborations with architects and designers highlight the power and effect that design can have on any space. This concept is perfectly visualized through the kitchen, a place where the family collaborates and interacts every day and the heart of the home.” AJ Madison & Viking Range + ODA New York Photo by Alan Barry
Inspired by the style of Ellen DeGeneres’ home and passion for interior design, this relaxed mid-century space is designed to reflect the lifestyle that embraces and expresses one’s own sense of individuality through all parts of life. ED Ellen DeGeneres, Crafted by Thomasville Photo by Alan Barry
“We wanted to explore the trend of moodier palettes for the home in a fun and unexpected way, so we set our story in a luxe black kitchen at midnight, layered in dark marble and then added some beautiful metallic touches with a definite wink,” said Jay Burghardt, creative director, visual merchandising and store design at Crate & Barrel. Crate & Barrel Photo by Alan Barry
Combined materials from Charleston’s European influences and the beach feel of the Hamptons inspired this design team to create an ‘urban-antique’ ambiance. Nautical, recycled and organic materials and light and eco-friendly lime paint give the display an element of surprise. Blue Ocean Design & Charleston Limewash Photo by Alan Barry
The acclaimed Hong Kong interior designer Andre Fu has partnered with luxury custom carpet maker Tai Ping to create a unique new range of bespoke carpets inspired by the scenic silhouettes of urban life. Tai Ping Photo by Alan Barry
REFLECTIONS celebrates the harmony of the five prevailing elements found in ancient Chinese philosophy: wood, fire, earth, metal and water. The approach draws parallels with how friends and family of all backgrounds and beliefs weave a strong, vibrant and textured tapestry. Materials Inc. + Steelite + Tzelan Photo by Alan Barry
Force has the most strength when combined with others. Symbolically hinting to a pulsating heartbeat, this installation evokes emotion and energy through light and color. The concept carries throughout when light merges to create unity. New York School of Interior Design (Mentor: Alex Papachristidis) Photo by Alan Barry
A marble box lit by a central red vertical light is a reminder of the AIDS awareness color and pays tribute to DIFFA and its mission to raise HIV/AIDS awareness. FLORIM, designed by Messana O’Rorke Photo by Alan Barry
Sunbrella and home goods company Coral & Tusk collaborated for a new line of high-performance, embroidered fabrics and accessories. The new line is showcased in an American Great Plains-inspired table design at DIFFA’s Dining by Design. Sunbrella Global Photo by Alan Barry
This mirrored and dilated dining room is meant to be a place where one can spend peaceful moments together with family and friends surrounded by timeless pieces of furniture. Cappellini, designed by Giulio Cappellini and Antonio Facco Photo by Alan Barry
This Year of the Rooster-inspired vignette features the understated elegance of furniture maker Poltrona Frau with a large Orley Shabahang rug, while a large Lasvit chandelier anchors the dining/study room area. Poltrona Frau, designed by Benjamin Noriega Ortiz with LASVIT Lighting and Orley Shabahang Carpets Photo by Alan Barry
This opulent parlor elicits a mood that is equal parts dark and wondrous. Rich jewel tones and textures pair with subtle metal finishes like brown nickel and antique brass create an Old World vibe that is familiar yet decidedly modern. Arteriors Photo by Alan Barry
This dining space was designed as an immersive experience based on the natural environment. Roche Bobois + Gensler Photo by Alan Barry
This dining set plays up today’s most popular colors in a nature-infused design. Benjamin Moore Photo by Alan Barry
Inspiring Herman Miller’s design direction was the recent opening of its New York Flagship store. The dinner experience blends iconic furniture, lighting and accessories with a curated set of products from like-minded vendors and skilled artisans from around the world. Herman Miller Photo by Alan Barry
“Fight. For life, for love” is the theme of this display. This bright and bold dining set is meant to take a stand against HIV/AIDS. Gensler + KNOLL Photo by Alan Barry
The New York Design Center (NYDC) has partnered with Brad Ford of FAIR to create a dining experience that celebrates the industry’s makers by showcasing local artisans. NYDC brings a taste of Ford’s modern makers craft fair, Field + Supply, to DIFFA’s Dining by Design. New York Design Center designed by Brad Ford and FAIR Photo by Alan Barry
Twyla collaborated with Brooklyn-based artist Ed Granger to bring his vibrant, geometric paintings to life. As an artist-driven company that sells limited-edition works by leading artists, Twyla celebrates artistic expression and is proud to showcase Granger’s vision in its space. Twyla Presents Edward Granger Photo by Alan Barry
This design celebrates the evolution of the home in the fight against AIDS. It is a familiar domestic setting, inspired by the functional forms and traditions of dance in the Shaker community. Pratt Institute (Mentor: Tyler Wisler) Photo by Alan Barry
Taking a cue from its high-rises, this display reflects both the glamour of the city and the shattered sadness resulting from the disease. The New York Times, Designed by LIAIGRE with Douglas Little Photo by Alan Barry
A Victorian-style greenhouse sets the stage for dinner in the conservatory. Lush plants, a medley of prints and lemon trees growing up the walls invoke a bohemian English garden in the city. The Mine by ATGSTORES.com Photo by Alan Barry
This design is constructed of found materials from each borough of New York City, allowing the projected material costs to be donated to VOCALNYC. Unified in one color, the assemblage serves as an analogy for the many New Yorkers affected by HIV/AIDS. Parsons The New School For Design (Mentor: Ghislaine Viñas) Photo by Alan Barry
One in eight people living with HIV do not know it. This pulley system symbolizes the human effort needed to promote awareness and prevention; illumination is achieved through action. Active participation in the fight for prevention and cure is key for enlightenment. Perkins + Will, Steelcase, Coalesse, Designtex, Empire Office & Arktura re:action Photo by Alan Barry
This greenhouse’s effect is wellness through healthier materials, ergonomic seating, optimal (glare-free) lighting and air purifying plants. Todd Bracher and Humanscale Design Studio Greenhouse, designed by Humanscale Design Studio and Todd Bracher Photo by Alan Barry
Design Within Reach’s setting is meant to be minimal but with grand illusion, where scale and orientation are uncertain, and the edge between the manmade and the natural is sharp yet blurred. Design Within Reach designed by Language Dept. Photo by Alan Barry
Using design to visualize information, M Moser Associates examines the contrast between past stereotypes and current data around HIV/AIDS. The installation uses materiality and technology to evoke a visceral human connection, exploring a dark look into the past and light vision of the future. M Moser Associates Photo by Alan Barry