Ormolu Interior Design & Antiques

Claudia’s refined design aesthetic and unique styling make Ormolu feel light and current. When displaying items in the store, her goal is to create a comforting sense of serenity, making visitors feel as if they could be walking through someone’s home, rather than having to struggle with the sensory overload that is all too commonly experienced in many antique stores. Her displays may include rustic items creatively blended with finer quality pieces, resulting in an unexpected sense of balance and calm. Claudia likes to find items that seem to hold their own untold, unknown story. Cracks, patches, rips, and warping indicate use and suggest an item has a life of its own. Damages, weathering, and overuse create character and unveil beauty which can make pieces all the more attractive. Most desirable are authentic and rare objects, along with those which have maintained an uncompromising degree of their original integrity. ​ **** Note: Claudia received a bachelor’s degree in art history from Brown University and a master’s degree in interior design from Pratt Institute. Since Ormolu’s opening, she has continued to take on interior design projects – including entire home renovations and kitchen designs, as well as home staging – and she will welcome new clients as her schedule permits.