Wallpaper

Wallpaper actually began in ancient China, first because the Chinese invented paper, and secondly because they glued rice paper onto their walls as early as 200 B.C. Amazingly wallpaper and wall coverings are still being used in creative ways today. Wallpaper represents a rich history of artisans and designers, and has a proud heritage of tradition around the world.
Around 30 years ago nearly every tastefully designed home was covered with a great deal of wallpaper. The tide then changed, and wallpaper treatment greatly diminished in interior design. The pendulum now, however has swung back in the direction of wallpaper. At Marilyn H. Rose Interiors, we like to follow the trends, but in our own unique way. We frequently incorporate wallpaper in our Long Island, Hamptons, and N.Y.C. apartment interior design projects for varied effects.
Wall coverings can be used to add drama. It can be utilized to add pattern to boring shelves or as a backdrop, using a beautiful motif to the subtlest texture.

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Wallpaper can dictate the style of a space. For example, it can complement a mid-century modern, contemporary, traditional, transitional or art deco design.

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At Marilyn H. Rose Interiors accent walls are one of our favorite ways to implement color, style and originality to a room without being overpowering.

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In addition, wallpaper can bring the outdoors in. There are so many creative wallcoverings that will add the beauty and serenity of nature to your space.

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Finally, we also like to use the wallpaper itself as hanging art. Lovely frames can be added to create outstanding pieces of art to any room! This approach is definitely a unique, unexpected and often times inexpensive design addition to any space.

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These are just a few examples of how wallpaper can play a huge role in enhancing interior design.  Be creative, have fun and you too can utilize wallpaper in a way that will display your own unique style!

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Get trusted and professional interior design services across the Long Island, the Hamptons, Manhattan, and Palm Beach and beyond.Marilyn Rose is experienced interior designer in Long island NY. 

At The Auction

Going once, Going twice……..Sold! That is what was heard on Tuesday evening, October 30th at Echoes Antiques and Auction Gallery in Seaford N.Y. Members of the Marilyn H. Rose Interiors team scoured the auction house one day prior to the scheduled auction to preview the items in person. This particular auction included quite a bit of nostalgia. As we perused the items, I felt a sentimental yearning for a former time. Vintage tin lithographed lunch boxes, 1950’s J. Chien Hercules wind up ferris wheel, Westinghouse Coca Cola refrigerator, and Gilbert and Barker Model T-8 gas pump, were just a few items examined on this sentimental journey.

We arrived about an hour early on auction night to evaluate the competition and perform our final inspection. To encourage the audience’s feelings of nostalgia, there was even a gentleman dressed as a “soda jerk” carrying a colorful tray of drinks and ice cream sundaes greeting the crowd!

1950s Style Dinner Table and Booth

Our anticipation for the auction was heightened by the ”like yesterday” atmosphere. In addition, at Marilyn H Rose Interiors in some of our interior design Long Island, and Hamptons interior design we frequently like to mix elements from different eras. Iconic pieces often define and play an important role in the character of a space. We love to create an environment that evokes pleasant memories for our clients by providing a familiar and comfortable environment to live in. This particular auction was the perfect place to acquire some of those sentimental pieces.
As the auction proceeded, we anxiously awaited the sale of item #22- a National Candy Shop cash register restored in a Pepsi Cola motif, and #36- a Wurlitzer Juke Box in excellent working condition.

When the auctioneer began the description of item #22, my heart fluttered, and my arm flew up waving bidder paddle #74. With baited breath, I continued my battle, keeping in mind my bid cap. To my surprise and happiness, we secured both the desired cash register and juke box with the winning bid!
These two nostalgic items will certainly be a great addition to the home theater that we are designing for one of our clients! ,Marilyn H. Rose Interiors will definitely now be able to add charm and character in a creative way to this new space. Through the auction process you too will be able to design an amazing space with a unique twist, or let us find those awesome pieces for you. Email: Mhroseltd@Aol.Com

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Marilyn Rose is experienced interior designer in Long island NY. Get trusted and professional interior design services across the Long Island, the Hamptons, Manhattan, and Palm Beach and beyond.

Going once, Going twice……..Sold! Auctions are a great way to enrich contemporary, or any design with timeless antiques. At Marilyn H. Rose Interiors, we frequently attend auctions to find those special pieces. Incorporating antiques into contemporary settings can add character, charm, and history to an otherwise cold interior. Over the years, we have successfully utilized many of our finds in our interior design Long Island and Hamptons interior design .

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We like to visit the auction house a few days prior to the event for a preview. A catalogue is provided with descriptions, dimensions, and a number for each item that will be sold at the auction. Dimensions of the pieces are very helpful in allowing you to decide beforehand whether items that you may be interested in will be appropriate for your design project. In addition, other items may be purchased for future designs. With catalogue in hand and a numbered paddle, we can return to our studio and educate ourselves prior to auction day. Doing your homework is very important! Try to familiarize yourself with the pieces that you desire, and their value.

#36 Provincial –Style slipper chair with leopard upholstery A “wow” addition to a traditional design.

Marilyn H. Rose Interiors, we have learned that to avoid getting caught up in the bidding frenzy it is a
good idea to make a notation in the catalogue next to the items that you are interested in with your price cap.
This is a great auction tip to help avoid buyer’s remorse!
#315 Modern Mirrored vanity, mirror and bench What a great addition these pieces would be for a “Glam Design”!

Buying at an auction has economic advantages too! An auction allows one to bypass the middleman. These auction pieces would sell at a much higher price if purchased in a retail shop. In addition to the economic advantages, buying at auction also allows us to continue in our goal at Marilyn H. Rose Interiors to support sustainability in our designs. Recycling and upcycling formerly loved items is a great way to incorporate “green” design.
At Marilyn H. Interiors we love to elevate our designs with unexpected or original finds to create truly dynamic spaces. The auction house is a great place to acquire that perfect piece. We hope that you will explore auctions for your space, pick up a paddle and bid on an item that truly enhances your design. Good Luck!

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Trusted and professional Hamptons and Long Island Interior Design firm NYC. Marilyn Rose is experienced interior designer and specialized in single room, grand estate, pied-a-terres, sleek contemporary apartments and traditionally classic estates.