Interiors By Francesca....

I love designers who LIKE to do "affordable luxury" - such as New York designer, Francesca Herrera.

Let's face it...not everyone can afford to hire a designer - so it's always nice to know that if we CAN, we may not have to spend a million dollars to have our home look good!

Francesca is a native New Yorker, so for all you New York people, she's ready to design for you!!

I like how she says on her site, " I don't follow trends. I let my clients’ passions and interests dictate the emotion and feel of the home. Ultimately, I design homes that progress over time and reflect my clients’ ever- evolving lifestyles.”

That's something I wish I could do more often, NOT follow TRENDS in my own home! You see, as good as it looks at the moment, the problem with trends in the home is you HAVE to keep changing things out!

So, using items that are classic & timeless is a BIG plus! Wish I could afford more of those TIMELESS items!!

Anyhow, Francesca's portfolio is gorgeous - and the minute I saw it, I knew I wanted to share it with all of you! My FAVORITE is of the entryway....the large photograph of the white horse, the built in cabinets against the white walls looks flawless. The entryway is so calming....I can imagine entering this home & just wanting to stay awhile.

Again, please check out Francesca's full portfolio on her site, Interiors By Francesca.

19 comments

Luciane at HomeBunch.comAugust 31, 2011
I definitely will check her site! I'm really enjoying this beautiful post, Jen!

xo

Luciane at HomeBunch.com
DanyaAugust 31, 2011
Her designs are beautiful. I agree, trends are tiring, but if you do it in small amounts it can be fun. :) I like freshening things up a bit from time to time with pillows, wall art, lamp shades....little things.

-Danya at www.thepinkpeonyblog.blogspot.com
UnknownAugust 31, 2011
she has such classy taste

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UnknownAugust 31, 2011
I love Francesca's style. Always refreshign to hear about a designer that listens to her clients and doesn't follow the trends. And yet, her portfolio still manages to look current.

Amazing portfolio, thanks so much for sharing. I like hearing about new designers - or at least ones I haven't heard of before!

Thanks again for the info.

Kate and changeofsceneries.blogspot.com
UnknownAugust 31, 2011
Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful designer's portfolio! It's always great to hear about new designers - or at least ones I hadn't heard about before.

I love how timeless her rooms look but have an obvious twist to each which I'm guessing she picked up from her clients. So refreshing to hear about someone that doesn't follow the trends - I agree... it's so hard to not be influenced!

Thanks again for sharing,

Kate
Change of Scenery
changeofsceneries.blogspot.com
WendyAugust 31, 2011
wow! love her portfolio, thanks for sharing!
rachel @ Just a Touch of GrayAugust 31, 2011
Gorgeous! I agree, the foyer is my favorite!
Melanie's RandomnessAugust 31, 2011
I'm in love! I love how she has that right amount of color in the room! Especially the red accents with the white and those cerulean pillows!! To quote Rachel Zoe, "I die"! =)
LilyAugust 31, 2011
Really great style. These rooms are gorgeous. LOVE the entryway and the black & white piece over the wood cabinet !

xxLily
goldandgray.com
LilacandgreyAugust 31, 2011
I am DYING to get my hands on a horse photo like that one!
AnonymousAugust 31, 2011
She has a great eye for design!
Rachel {little bits of lovely}September 01, 2011
Oh wow, all of these spaces are incredibly glamorous! Thank you for the introduction, I'm off to check out her portfolio! xx
StylishIrishSeptember 01, 2011
Flawless is a good word. That horse print is fabulous. Really like that vignette with new York book and Puccini scarf too
TinaSeptember 01, 2011
gorgeous home
The Primetime familySeptember 01, 2011
Beautiful blog! I will place your blog in my inspirational folder, love it! Take care, towe.
JessieSeptember 01, 2011
I just checked her site and she has a really wonderful portfolio! Love her use of colors and materials. All her rooms look very fresh and beautiful!

Jessie
www.mixandchic.com
PabloSeptember 02, 2011
Gorgeous interiors... Thanks for letting us know about Francesca! =D

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bevansSeptember 06, 2011
These are all great designs. I especially love the red accent chair in the 2nd to last picture, I found a set of two chairs here for just $250
La Casa AtelierSeptember 06, 2011
I have a copy of Castiglioni lamp on my living room, I love it!

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