Blair Design Associates, Inc was founded in 1990 by Debra Blair, one of new York's most respected interior designers. The firm provides a full range of design services for both residential and commercial clients, from concepts to complete installation. Debra and her staff focus on creating elegant, luxurious and livable interiors that are tailored to reflect the personalities and lifestyles of their clients. Blair Design has clients in the New York metropolitan area, Connecticut, Atlanta, and in the resort communities of Cape Cod, Nantucket, Kiawah Island and Hawaii. Commercial work includes the design of executive offices of Donaldson, Lufkin and Jenrette; a book division of the Hearst Corporation; the Adelson Galleries; the new Members Reading Room at the New York Society Library and the executive penthouse apartment of Takashimaya, a Japanese luxury retailer. Debra has been invited to participate in numerous design related charitable events and five designer show houses including the Kips Bay Designer's Show House in New York, 2002 and 2005. Her work has been featured in a range of publications including The New York Times House and Home, House Beautiful Magazine, Interior Design Magazine, as well as several books on interior design. Her color expertise is noteworthy and was recognized on the cover of Ethel Rompilla's book, Color for Interior Design. Debra has also hosted segments for FoxNews online iMag in the At Home section. Debra's interest in preservation led her to serve a nine year term on the board of directors of Lyndhurst, a National Trust Historic Site. She currently serves on the boards of the Hudson River Museum and the Decorator's Club in New York City.