I don't like bare floors.

- Robert Denning

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

- Robert Denning

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

- Robert Denning

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.

- Robert Denning

Cooking is like decorating - it never bores me.

- Robert Denning

Never put sofas against wall.

- Robert Denning

Find the ideal in something not ideal.

- Robert Denning

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.

- Robert Denning

Everything is really about lighting.

- Robert Denning