Margot Klope Interiors

Smuggler’s Notch, VT
I love snow, do you?  As a matter of fact, I have used the Benjamin Moore color “Snow White” a couple of times lately.  Hmmm, this means something.   I love nature and love to use it inside as well.  What do you love about the outdoors? This may tell you what colors [...]

BEFORE: This fireplace was in my house when we moved in in 1991.  Isn’t it lovely!  We couldn’t wait to get rid of the floor-to-ceiling marble.

We put in a Traditional Mantel with brick and dental molding, influenced by my love of Williamsburg and all things Colonial.  The bookcases were a nice addition. The bookcases, mantel, [...]

BEFORE:  This bedroom had nice furniture but needed to move into the next decade of this girl’s life (at minimal cost).

AFTER: We removed the dated (ballerina) wallpaper boarder; painted Benjamin Moore “Snow White” throughout; re-arranged furniture; removed the canopy; removed the top shutters and added curtains; replaced bedside tables with round, metal ones; created a [...]

This Designer Showhouse took place January 2009 to sponsor Meals on Wheels of Rockland County, NY. The house is a beautiful, European-style, overlooking the Hudson River. I was chosen to decorate the kitchen; I decided on  a theme of “Winter Morning”. As you will see, it is set for a family of 4, on a [...]

BEFORE: Female Attorney

AFTER: We wanted this space to be beautiful and comfortable.  We added new, less manly furniture; painted the walls Benjamin Moore “Wythe Blue” ; put up silk shades (unexpected for an office, but a nice effect);  lastly we created a meeting area. It is now a much nicer environment for work and meeting [...]

These were staples in my mother’s home since the 60’s.  They are still in very good shape and I use them every year.  My mother cannot celebrate Christmas anymore, but I love to use these and think of our German Christmases when we were all together and the fun we had. And now, Christmas is [...]

Even though the Christmas season is officially over as of today, January 1, I wanted to show my mother-in-law’s vintage glass ornaments.  They were always on her tree, and now that she can no longer decorate her own tree, we have them on ours.  We have wonderful memories of Christmas at her home and take [...]