A Tween Dream Bedroom for the Knox Estate

Tween Bedroom 1Villa Maria College Alum Michael j. Michalski for Ethan Allen Interiors together with Lori Brennan and Maria F. Del Bufalo, also from Ethan Allen, designed a young girls beroom that was both bold and whimsical.  Intense color and bold patterns create a distinctive look.  The designers describe it as classic design with a trendy edge.  Tween Bedroom DeskColors include bright fuchsia, with sunny yellow and graphic black and white.  Patterns range from polka dots to stripes to timeless herringbone.  Accesorized with accent pieces that speak to the equestrian history of the estate this bedroom is a perfect match for Junior League Show House.

The Sewing Room at the Knox Estate

sewing room 1Caroline Barr is a graduate of the two year Associate Degree program in Interior Design at Villa Maria College. She collaborated with Rebecca Duda, also an A.A.S. Interior Design alum to create the Sewing Room.  The space is inspired by the industrial age and the fashion industry.  sewing room 2Contrast was used as a principal design feature and it can be seen in the use of color, particularly the navy and white chevron patterned ceiling, as well as the materiality, including the softness of fabrics against hard metal finishes.  A unique feature in the room is the custom designed desk that exemplifies industry.  Caroline has founded her own design firm, Caroline Design, which is located in Buffalo, NY.