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.