Decorative Philosophy

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Decorative Philosophy

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Interior Design Work

These photos provide you with an overview of the diversity of our design work.
This Fritz Kreuger designed French Country style home opens its cathedral ceilings to a dramatic kitchen /great room area where Joseph Macaya created a lime wash finish for the brick wall throughout. He and his staff inlaid the wall and ceiling surfaces with repurposed antique barn wood beams.
All painting, plastering and refinishing/faux finishing was done on site by Decorative Philosophy with Joseph Macaya leading the way.
Photography: Joseph Macaya

Project Year: Pre-2005

Project Cost: $75,001 - $100,000

Country: United States

This Fritz Kreuger designed French Country style home opens its cathedral ceilings to a dramatic kitchen /great room area where Joseph Macaya created a lime wash finish for the brick wall throughout. He and his staff inlaid the wall and ceiling surfaces with repurposed antique barn wood beams.

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This estate library brings old world tradition to a new world space through the lustrous faux glaze finish that Joseph applied to the natural knotty pine throughout the walls, mantle and coffered ceiling.

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This dramatic balcony entryway is entirely framed with repurposed wood that has been finished with an antique stain/wash; all hand finished by Joseph Macaya.

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Joseph and staff brought the outdoors, in to create a fantasy garden atmosphere for this upscale florist. Throughout the retail space, high quality artificial greenery embellishes the walls, trellises are festooned with ivy, small niches are created to showcase each style of merchandise. Joseph...

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Repurposed wood was carved into the unique leaf that became the sign for the florist: Design & Execution by

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The bedroom in this Manhattan Pied à Terre showcases Joseph's masterful ability to combine colors, textures and styles to create a perfect environment custom tailored to the client's taste & budget. All painting, staging, purchasing and placement of art and accessories: Joseph Macaya

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Vintage wallpaper used as the inspiration for original mixed media pieces created by Karen La Du

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The tiny details of nature as the inspiration for mixed media & acrylic pieces by Karen La Du

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These large (average size 3' x 5') acrylic paintings were inspired by the vintage apple wallpaper of La Du's childhood summer home.

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