Never put sofas against wall..

Find the ideal in something not ideal..

Cooking is like decorating - it never bores me..

I don't like bare floors..

Having people be impressed with a house is not a compliment. You don't want them to say, 'What a place!' You want them to sit down and enjoy it..

I'll accept commissions from anyone who isn't frightened by my proposals..

Appearance is everything. I find that a view is secondary. Even in those apartments on the East River, it's dull, looking out at those little boats..

Everything is really about lighting..

A la Rothschild, a style I define as many good things used irreverently..

Texture and pattern should function as a surprise..