Art and Design Syncronicity at The White Gallery

Synergy beyond space­—the whole is greater than the sum of its parts —is a basic interpretation of the word synergy. The sharing of space between Gallery 315 Home and The White Gallery has developed into a collaboration that seems tailor- made.  

Guiding an interior design project to a comfortable collaborative conclusion is the goal of award winning Interior Designer Sue Schwarz.  Collaboration is something she does instinctively. When you visit her new space, Gallery 315 Home inside The White Gallery, you will understand it’s more than collaboration; it is synergy.

When she moved her interior design studio and showcase  into  half of the first floor of The White Gallery at the end of November, it was a natural progression for gallery owners Tino and Susan Galluzzo to open their house-like setting upstairs for displaying new works.  Replete with brick fireplace, hearth and wainscoting this resurrected gallery has been transformed into a comfortable and intimate space to display new works.  

Both Gallery 315 Home and The White Gallery offer an opportunity for art viewers, collectors of any level and interior design customers alike to access art and beautiful objects in an environment which feels like home.  A visitor to the gallery or a client can see how a piece integrates within a living space in a gallery experience which is accessible and relaxed. 

Schwarz has developed her own style over the years — best described as comfortable.  In describing her style she says, “When form and proportion are just right, it just feels right and a client should feel at home.”   

Fabrics are one way to define the feeling of a room, a unique statement piece is another. She believes the right piece can make all of the difference in a room and understands the language of styles and how to blend elements from traditional to mid-century modern to art nouveau. The collaboration with the White gives Schwarz the opportunity to show a client a piece of art on approval.  

In the hunt for the right piece, Schwarz provides access to local artists and supports small businesses whenever possible.  She also creates pieces and bids at auction on their behalf.  Schwarz works within predetermined budgets and by bidding at auction houses for clients, often against retailers, she is able to pass on a considerable discount over retail to her clients. 

Schwarz works within any budget and prides herself on long-standing relationships with her customers.   She loves her career and is proud to say she maintains the trust of her customers by educating and guiding them in sound decisions which withstand the test of time. 

Schwarz has been voted Best Interior Designer of the Berkshires by “Best of The Berkshires” for the consecutive years 2014- 2017 and continues to be acknowledged for client satisfaction by “Best Of Houzz” 2015- present. 

“A home should never feel like a showroom,” says Schwarz. and this writer can say Gallery 315 Home will make you feel right at home.

Gallery 315 Home, 432 Main St., Lakeville, (917) 701-3841
gallery315home@gmail.com

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