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Designer Michael Rabatin’s latest undertaking, Michael J. Rabatin Design Studio, draws on his background in both fashion and design to create luxurious interiors with classic elegance. With previous experience as the VP of Business Operations for Ralph Lauren & Design Studio Director for Gabberts, Rabatin knows how to turn any room into a spectacular space that oozes class & sophistication. Read on after the jump to learn more about MJR Design Studio.
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Michael J. Rabatin Design Studio began in 2007 and specializes in classic, beautiful interiors. The design process begins with a consultation which involves looking through tear sheets and pictures of other homes with the clients to gain inspiration and an understanding of what the client is looking for. Rabatin gains insight into the client’s taste from various sources, including the clients’ lifestyle or the fabrics and colors that appear in clients’ apparel.
After the initial meeting, Rabatin then gets to work on floorplans and fabrics to pull the room together. “I like to shop retail locations and mix those items with luxury pieces,” Rabatin says, “I find unique pieces from stores that are unique and sing within the client’s home.”
One solution Rabatin uses to make a room more exciting is layering: ” I love layering within a client’s home. I add components from different eras and from family members to add depth to a space.”
After his years of experience in fashion and design, what elements of design excite Rabatin the most? “Fabrics are most exciting, also chairs…chairs have so much style and attitude. I would love to design a whole room with chairs!”
You may check out Michael Rabatin’s work in the gallery below and also at www.mjrdesignstudio.com
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