GUEST EDIT
MAUREEN MCDERMOTT
I grew up on a canal on the south shore of Long Island. Long days on the boat and beaches in the summer. I figured out I need to be by water and nature to really feel calm and restored
MILA YUDINA
This industry is about ON SITE PROBLEM SOLVING more than anything else. I was able to become a strong problem solver and keep the creative edge by visiting sites and checking on progress.
FORWARD INTERIORS
While of course we want the piece to be beautiful, we also want to know: Who is the artist? Where are they from? How does this shape their work? From where did they pull inspiration for this particular piece? These details matter deeply to us, and we always pass them on to our clients so that they can fully appreciate the pieces once in their space.
WESLEY DEMEESTER
Beyond the switch, I hope people understand the concept as a whole—a design philosophy that ensures every element of an interior comes together seamlessly. As a designer, there’s nothing more satisfying than completing a project and feeling everything is in harmony. As a homeowner, it’s about sitting in your space and feeling at home—from the sofa to the smallest detail, like the switch that turns on the light.












