Ellen Hamilton is the principal of New York-based Hamilton Design Associates. She designs highly personal spaces with an element of romance and escapism, be they pre-war Manhattan apartment inspired by a Florentine palazzo or a converted dairy farm housing a stunning art collection.

Her artistic approach is confident and creative, bringing precise design narratives to homes that are layered, complex, and nuanced. She is a master of capturing her client's lives and synthesize it into a unique sense of place, creating worlds that are thoughtful, transporting and delightfully feel like home.

This holiday season, Ellen has curated a special collection of luxury décor pieces, from exquisite bronze goblets to stone-encrusted silver champagne buckets.

​How does the holiday season influence the way you approach décor and interior design?

As designers we are always looking at how our clients live and enjoy their lives. Naturally, gathering and enjoying the company of family and friends is part of life. What happens around the table and at the table is living your life. From the simplest of meals to the most elaborate events, we consider lighting, texture, and surfaces. What feels good in your hand, the right glass, cutlery, table linens what is appealing to the eye and touch