The “Bookshelf Wealth” trend is about more than just the books. Decorative objects, travel mementos, and sculptures add to the mix, making a truly individual statement–a visual snapshot of the homeowner’s interests. Photo by Gross & Daley Social media influences culture, with ‘trends’ popping up on platforms like Instagram (see us at @glenngisslerdesign) or TikTok vying for our attention. There is one recent craze with a catchy, but sorta silly name that did garner my attention: “Bookshelf Wealth,” here summarized by The New York Times, “…there has lately been much ado about people ..read more

I used a wallpaper from Farrow & Ball for the ceiling of my library in Litchfield County, Connecticut. The metallic glint of the bumblebees adds movement while reflecting the generous ambient light – glorious in the day and at night! The classicist T.H Robsjohn-Gibbings is well-represented in this room with Klismos chairs, a vintage Robsjohn-Gibbings for Dunbar table with arches and a rare Robsjohn-Gibbings sofa draped in an antique Suzani textile lending gravitas to the space.   Photo by Gross & Daley “Ceilings must always be considered. They are the most neglected surface in ..read more

I chose a handblock-printed paper from Farrow & Ball for the ceiling of my library in Litchfield County, Connecticut. The metallic glint of the bumblebees adds movement while reflecting the generous ambient light – glorious in the day and at night! The classicist T.H Robsjohn-Gibbings is well-represented in this room in a Greek Revival farmhouse with Klismos chairs, a vintage Robsjohn-Gibbings for Dunbar table with arches and a rare Robsjohn-Gibbings sofa draped in an antique Suzani textile lending gravitas to the space.  Photo by Gross & Daley The late decorator Albert Had ..read more

Many successful interior designers have a LOOK; they create instantly recognizable rooms, either through the employment of specific color schemes, blue and white spaces, for example, distinct styles, like traditional or modern, or signature elements that they favor, like particular light fixtures, finishes, or furniture silhouettes.   We take a different approach.   Instead of having a LOOK, Glenn Gissler Design utilizes an aesthetic LENS through which we make choices, edit materials, and accessorize spaces. This LENS is informed by decades of crafting singular rooms–rooms specific ..read more

Glenn Gissler Design was selected by General Contractor Magazine as one of the “Best Interior Designers in New York City” for 2023.   General Contractor Magazine – Best Interior Designers in New York, New York New York, New York, the city that never sleeps, is a vibrant hub of creativity, culture, and style. Known for its iconic architecture, world-class museums, and trend-setting fashion, New York is a city that exudes sophistication and innovation. In this dynamic metropolis, the interior design scene is no exception.   If you seek the expertise of top-notch interior designers ..read more

Designed by Glenn Gissler Design, this exquisite, mint 10 room home, located in a premier Upper West Side prewar coop, will take your breath away. A private elevator landing welcomes you into a stunning apartment of enormous proportions. The grand entry foyer opens into a luxurious living room with a wood burning fireplace, a beautiful dining room and warm and inviting library. See the full listing details on StreetEasy.com Learn more about the design process and art selection. The post West End Apartment for Sale appeared first on Glenn Gissler Design ..read more

In the entryway to a collector’s apartment we designed, an arresting painted-wood Lanna Thai Buddhist manuscript holder, which once held contemplative texts, was part of the homeowner’s collection. It now provides a surface to display an ever-changing montage of books, flowers, and object d’art. The ink-on-newspaper drawing above is by the Vietnamese artist Dinh Y Nhi. Photos by Gross & Daley When potential clients approach us, they have ideas about how they want to live in their new (or newly renovated) home. In a series of phone calls and meetings, we work to understand that vision ..read more

Congratulations Carl Dellatore for yet another remarkable book for Rizzoli Books, “MORE is MORE is MORE: Today’s Maximalist Interiors”. And for a jam-packed book launch and signing @rizzolibookstore with countless leaders of the Interior Design industry. There is one quality all these incarnations of maximalist design have in common: There must be an element of surprise. Maximalist interiors always create a certain frisson, a sense of amazement, a gleeful jolt for the visitor. When you enter a maximalist room, the question remains, How did the designer ever think of that? To achieve surprise ..read more

Over my nearly four decades working in interior design, I’ve had the pleasure of assisting clients in choosing artists and artworks that will enrich the rooms I create–and to enhance their experience of living in them.  But for those just setting out to form an art collection, this can be an intimidating task. The omnipresent question remains: Where do we begin? At the beginning of my career, it was a bit more involved. But in the twenty-first-century information age, all that’s required is curiosity and an internet connection.  Here are 10 suggestions for artists you should kno ..read more

This month, my friend the decorative arts historian Lisa Zeiger wrote an interesting article entitled VOTIVE OFFERINGS: GLENN GISSLER AT RISD about my relationship with my alma mater, the Rhode Island School of Design, and more specifically with the RISD Museum, on her blog BOOK AND ROOM. As a RISD alum, former board member, and devoted museum donor, it’s been my goal to help give students and visitors the opportunity to experience and draw inspiration from the museum’s collection. Lisa’s post chronicles my decades-long quest to don ..read more