Monday, June 16, 2008

Eric Cohler's - Versatility in Design



Eric Cohler runs a very successful interior design firm out of
New York City. His impressive portfolio shows a lot of diversity
which is reflected in his versatile designs. Known for mixing styles
and colors, Erich Cohler is a bit different from your normal designer
in that he holds a Masters Degree in Historic Preservation from
Columbia University's School of Architecture and a certificate
in design from the Harvard Graduate School of Design. Not every
designer can say they have such an extensive background in historic
buildings - yet his designs range from the classic to contemporary
and organic. I was really drawn to the stairway he designed above
with geometric patterns on the stairs and a wall covered with photos.



Because of his knowledge in historic building techniques,
Eric does use many architectural elements such as ceiling
treatments, paneled walls, and moldings to add depth to
his designs. This hallway is completely white and looks very
simple. His details really make plain white look classy and
very beautiful.



I loved the color palette he used for this dining room.



I adore the striped velvet he used to upholster the chairs.



A beautiful family room with clever use of stripes.



Quite an eclectic mix here with a black and white
harlequin floor, a checkered bench, ornate fireplace
detailing and an ethnic rug. Somehow he manages
to pull it together beautifully.



It's amazing all the different finishes he uses here from the
plush brown sofa, antiqued chair, a marble topped end table
and a surprising red lacquered coffee table. Everything else
in the space seems more neutral except for the surprising pop
of red.



Beautiful coffee table and a clever way to
store books and magazines underneath it.



The ceiling to this room is what surprised me most.
Whoever thought to put a crossword puzzle on the
ceiling!


Love the striped tiles he used for this neat bathroom.


What a way to spruce up an otherwise
normal and very white bathroom.
Instant centerpiece.



I've never seen a bathtub look like a library.
For book lovers, it's actually a very cool concept.
Just don't drop the book into the water ^_^


I thought this was a very layered look and very rich.
It looks like a house with a lot of character. The seagrass
wall coverings really give the place an added sense of
depth.

All photos from Eric Cohler's site.

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