Designer Perla Lichi Opens Dubai Gallery

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

Interior Designer Perla Lichi Opens Dubai Gallery

Perla Lichi Gallery is Now Open at 516 Jumeriah Beach Road in Dubai

Fort Lauderdale, FL and Dubai, UAE–February 17, 2010Perla Lichi Gallery, a complete design center located in a luxurious two-floor villa on Jumeriah Beach Road, one of the most prestigious and well known thoroughfares in all of Dubai, is now open for business. The new Gallery is named for the internationally recognized interior
designer Perla Lichi, whose design expertise is showcased throughout the two-story villa.

This sumptuous 5,000 sq. ft. villa on the famous road leading to the Burg Al Arab Hotel features samples of the classic design and detailing that Perla Lichi is known for around the world. This villa showcases furniture, special finishes and magnificent draperies made of luscious fabrics – all to serve as inspiration for what can be created in each client’s own villa.

The award-winning designer’s new gallery is, in essence, a complete design center housed within a luxurious two-floor 5,000-square-foot villa. Samples of the classic design and detailing that Perla Lichi is known for around the world are showcased here, including custom, hand-carved furniture, special finishes and magnificent draperies made of luscious fabrics. The Perla Lichi Gallery rooms were designed to serve as an inspiration for clients and to help them, as they stroll through, to visualize how their own custom designed home will look. By viewing actual samples of design styles, they will be able to see, feel and touch the high end custom products that are combined to create beautiful interiors by Perla Lichi.

Perla Lichi Gallery offers complete residential design services from concept to execution. At the new Gallery, customers will be able to envision just how beautiful their completed house will be by viewing actual samples of design styles. They will be able to see, feel and touch the high end custom products that are combined to create beautiful interiors.

“When you can see and touch the products and the colors, envisioning the final results is much easier,” explains Perla Lichi. Imported furniture, chandeliers, accessories and creative stone works are on display as well as marvelously detailed examples of custom area rugs, custom drapery treatments and many unique faux finishing techniques that all work together to create the exquisite detailing that has become the designer’s hallmark.

The Design Department is based in the USA, where Perla has assembled a group of the finest professionals who specialize in different areas of interior design and their combined efforts can create every imaginable décor – from modern style to palatial.

“Perla Lichi Gallery offers custom order furniture, custom draperies, custom flooring including area rugs and custom stonework. Customers can come into our shop with their architectural plans and we can design and implement the interiors for their entire home. Or they can come to shop for accessories or to order furniture,” explained Director of Operations Ossama Salem. “In fact, we are structuring Perla Lichi Gallery as a one-stop shop where clients can easily find the solutions to their design problems. Here they will find a pleasant shopping experience while enjoying this beautiful ambiance that Perla Lichi has created.”

Jumeirah Beach Road is one of the most well known thoroughfares in all of Dubai. The Gallery is located seaside, after Jumeriah Beach Park, at 516 Jumeirah Road, Jumeirah 3. The Dubai phone number is 971-4-3942898. For information about Perla Lichi Gallery, in the USA, call Perla Lichi Design at 954-726-0899.

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It’s Official! Lichi-Zelman Style Interiors

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

Fort Lauderdale, FL—February 22, 2010. Two design industry pioneers and innovators, Perla Lichi and Steve Zelman, have joined forces to launch Lichi-Zelman Style Interiors, a full service interior design firm. With locations in New York and South Florida, Lichi-Zelman services a broad range of high-end residential and commercial clients in the US and abroad.

The two award-winning designers, respectively, have been responsible for some of the most prestigious and high profile home and commercial designs featuring unique environments that are aesthetically pleasing, practical and functional.

“I have long respected Perla Lichi and her extraordinary work around the US and around the world,” said Steven Zelman. “Through this partnership, Lichi-Zelman offers clients the best of both worlds, merging the unique expertise of traditional design that Perla has perfected, combined now with the contemporary focus that has become my trademark.”

“For the past two decades, Steve has developed a reputation for being an incredibly versatile interior designer and is respected for his innovative approach and flair for contemporary décor,” said Lichi. “We have been looking for a way to collaborate for some time and I am thrilled that we are now able to enter into this exciting partnership,” she added.

Steven Zelman’s love for interior design began when he was just 16 and helped his mother design a family loft in New York City. Since then and over the course of the last two decades, he has built several successful interior design businesses. He was a principal at Fine Design Interiors, one of South Florida’s most respected and successful design firms which he eventually sold to Robb and Stucky, where he served as president until forming Lichi-Zelman Style Interiors. Zelman’s design firm was the recipient of Décor Magazine’s Lifetime Achievement Award and numerous first place FAME Awards from the Builders Association of South Florida (BASF). Zelman is frequently quoted by the press as an industry expert.

A major force in US and international interior design, Perla Lichi specializes in art history, color and space planning with a focus on classical detail and architectural elements. A seasoned professional, she brings passion, talent, and a hands-on approach to every client who commissions her own firm, Perla Lichi Design, her Dubai affiliate, Perla Lichi Gallery, and now Lichi-Zelman Style Interiors. Among several other prestigious organizations, over the course of her career Lichi is now or has been a member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), Latin Builders Association, and the Building Association of South Florida (BASF). Over the years she was the recipient of a record number of Florida’s BEST Awards, including Best of Show finalist award, twelve PRISM Interior Design Awards from the Gold Coast Building Association, and many other recognitions.

“Few, if any interior design firms can offer the experience, the talent and the personal attention that Lichi-Zelman provides to its clientele,” said Steven Zelman. “We are looking forward to bringing this unique offering to residential and commercial clients in this new decade.”

About Lichi-Zelman Style Interiors

Lichi-Zelman style Interiors is a full service interior design firm specializing in high-end residential and commercial interiors for custom homes, villas, model merchandising and developers. Lichi-Zelman style Interiors is the new contemporary division of Perla Lichi Design and utilizes the depth of experience that comes from many years of working with some of the world’s most prominent clientele. Visit Lichi-Zelman Style Interiors online at www.Lichi-Zelmanstyle.com.

The New York headquarters of Lichi-Zelman Style Interiors is 902 Broadway, 17th Floor. Contact Lichi-Zelman Interiors at 954-401-0121 or 954-726-0899, or visit the website www.lichi-zelmanstyle.com.

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Interior Designer Perla Lichi Featured on Cover of International Design Book

Monday, May 4th, 2009

The work of interior designer Perla Lichi graces the cover of “Great Designers of the World”

Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) – May 5, 2009Celebrated Interior Designer Perla Lichi adds another laurel to her long list of crowning achievements with the publication of the fifth edition of Great Designers of the World. Her work is featured on the front and back covers and on pages 128-151 of this prestigious coffee table book.

“After a long hiatus since publishing the Fourth Edition, I am very happy that Perla Lichi’s work is featured so prominently in this long-awaited international edition,” stated John L. Pellam, Publisher and Editorial Director for the book’s publisher, Bibliotheque: World Wide.

The 160-page book takes a look into some of the most beautiful architectural and interior design in the world. Projects featured in the book range from contemporary designs in Mexico City to waterfront mansions in Florida, from sleek penthouses in Seoul and modern Saigon to lavish estates in the Arabian Desert.

Perla Lichi also wrote the foreword for “Great Designers of the World,” where she explains that interior design has really always been very multi cultural citing examples that date back to the early 20^th century. She relates to readers that her personal experience has recently brought her, a Mexican-born US designer, in closer touch with the diverse and intriguing cultures of the Middle East.

Perla Lichi Design headquarters is well established in Fort Lauderdale where Ms. Lichi has designed residential and commercial projects for more than 20 years. She recently opened Perla Lichi Gallery in a luxurious two-story villa on Jumeriah Beach Road in Dubai, UAE. This full service design gallery enables her to provide full service design and execution for her growing clientele in the region.

A native of Mexico City, Lichi moved with her family to South Florida in the mid ‘70s and grew up in the Hollywood area. She is the author of several books including You Deserve Beautiful Rooms and You Too Deserve Beautiful Rooms. A third volume, More Beautiful Rooms, was published in September 2008. All three books are available for sale on her website: www.perlalichi.com.

Perla Lichi’s high profile clients and design projects have included successful people in all fields of endeavor, including sports and royalty.

“Great Designers of the World” Fifth Edition is available via book stores and book dealers worldwide; book dealers are invited to contact BWW International Publishers: information@bwwsociety.org

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Perla Lichi Design Featured in NFL Wives’ Magazine at Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa

Saturday, February 14th, 2009

Article Focuses on Perla Lichi’s Design Expertise

Ft. Lauderdale, FL (USA) February 14, 2009 – The Pittsburgh Steelers weren’t the only victors at Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa recently.

Perla Lichi, the world renowned interior designer, was featured in a two-page spread in the Super Bowl issue of “Off the Field Magazine,” a publication of The National Football Players’ Wives Association.

The article entitled, “Pro Athletes Go for the Golden Perla Lichi Touch” highlights Ms. Lichi’s many achievements and specifically her expertise in designing for corporate CEOs, professional athletes, doctors, lawyers, financial executives, other professionals and royalty. At the breakfast banquet and fashion show, and later at the Gifting Center and Diamonds and Pearls gala, the Perla Lichi Design staff including Saari Cohen and Janet Verdeguer of the Marketing Department and Yildiz Ingram, one of Perla Lichi’s top designers, worked closely with Octavia McDougle, founder of Locker2Locker, an exclusive web marketplace created for professional athletes and their wives. The wife of NFL Stockar McDougle, Octavia is an up-and-coming national leader among NFL wives and the Off the Field organization.

Executive Producer Michael Gillespie organized the Off the Field Awards Banquet and Fashion Gala for Charity in Tampa, Florida. The theme for the event was: “Life Off the Field, Celebrating the Beauty Within.” When show organizers saw the caliber of design work that Perla Lichi Design creates, they suggested that her high end interior design services might qualify for the prestigious group of sponsors that also included Tiffany & Company and Dior.

In her second coffee table book, “You Too Deserve Beautiful Rooms,” Ms. Lichi profiles the homes of four professional athletes that she designed, including Sydney Ponson of baseball fame; NFL’s Jerome McDougle and Tebucky Jones, and basketball’s Keyon Dooling.

Perla Lichi is the author of several books including “You Deserve Beautiful Rooms” and “You Too Deserve Beautiful Rooms.” A third volume, “More Beautiful Rooms,” was published this fall. Perla Lichi’s work has been widely published in prestigious international design and lifestyle magazines including Florida Design, Architectural Digest, OT, Luxury Living, Dolce, Casa y Estilo, Florida Travel & Life, Al Baraque, Arabesque, Property World, Salon (Russia), and many others.

Perla Lichi is a member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), and a Florida state licensed interior designer (ID 1727). Perla Lichi is an allied member of the American Hotel & Lodging Association and a US Green Building Council Member. The company is headquartered in a 22,000 sq. ft. office and showroom in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The client base is anchored in South Florida but includes residential clients around the USA and around the world.

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DESIGNER’S BOOTH SELECTED FOR LUXURY COLLECTION

Wednesday, November 5th, 2008

Ft. Lauderdale, FL (USA) October 22, 2008 – Internationally known interior designer Perla Lichi, ASID, has announced a new commercial division of Perla Lichi Design that will make its US debut in the Luxury Product Collection of the International Hotel/Motel and Restaurant Show at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Center November 9-11.

“The International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show is pleased to welcome Perla Lichi Design into the acclaimed Luxury Product Collection in 2008,” said Lynn White, Show Manager. “This juried division of North America’s largest hospitality event represents the finest companies providing high-end products and resources to the industry. Perla Lichi Design’s quality services and highly-regarded reputation make them an asset to the Luxury Product Collection and the IH/M&RS as a whole.”

When show organizers saw the caliber of design work that Perla Lichi Design creates, they suggested that her high end interior design services might qualify for the prestigious Luxury Product Collection, a special section of the IH/M&RS show geared for luxury property buyers. Materials about each company considered for the Luxury area including product images, company biography, price list, booth photo and press materials are reviewed by a jury.

This Selection Committee immediately invited Perla Lichi Design to be part of the Luxury Product Selection at this year’s show. “We were thrilled to be included in this section and especially happy because this is our first time at the show,” said Ms. Lichi. “We anticipate that we will be able to sit with prospective clients and review their plans. This way we can determine the best way to make their design vision come true, on time and within their budget.”

Over the last three years, with a major expansion to the Middle East and the formation of Perla Lichi Design Dubai, Perla Lichi Design has put together a staff of experienced, international architects and designers. Their primary target has been villas and palaces, hotels and condominiums in the United Arab Emirates (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah), in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and throughout the region.

Perla Lichi is a member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), and a Florida state licensed interior designer (ID 1727). Perla Lichi is an allied member of the American Hotel & Lodging Association and a US Green Building Council Member. The company is headquartered in a 22,000 sq. ft. office and showroom in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The client base is anchored in South Florida but includes residential clients around the USA and around the world.

Perla Lichi is the author of several books including You Deserve Beautiful Rooms and You Too Deserve Beautiful Rooms. A third volume, More Beautiful Rooms, was published this fall. Perla Lichi’s work has been widely published in prestigious international design and lifestyle magazines including Florida Design, Architectural Digest, OT, Luxury Living, Dolce, Casa y Estilo, Florida Travel & Life, Al Baraque, Arabesque, Property World, Salon (Russia), and many others.

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DESIGNER LAUNCHES HOSPITALITY DIVISION

Friday, October 17th, 2008

Perla Lichi Design Launches Hospitality Division

This versatile, globe-trotting Florida-based designer specializes in high end interior design.

Ft. Lauderdale, FL (USA) October 17, 2008 – Internationally known interior designer Perla Lichi, ASID, has announced a new commercial division of Perla Lichi Design that will introduce her signature design touch to high end boutique hotels, restaurants, public spaces, and more.

“We are expanding into the commercial market,” Ms. Lichi stated. “Many people already know our signature style that is characterized by meticulous attention to detail. We are always trend setters, always ahead of the pack. Yet we are also known for our flexibility in style and budget while achieving award-winning results.”

“We are extremely versatile and have worked in almost every design genre, but we are primarily known for our highly detailed all custom high end residential work. We have always had a steady stream of commercial jobs, including lobbies, condo hotels, public spaces and model merchandising. Now we are aggressively marketing to the commercial market and letting the decision makers know that we are ready, willing and able to tackle their projects.”

Over the last three years, with a major expansion to the Middle East and the formation of Perla Lichi Design Dubai, Perla Lichi Design has put together a staff of experienced, international architects and designers. Their primary target has been villas and palaces, hotels and condominiums in the United Arab Emirates (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah), in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and throughout the region.

Perla Lichi is a member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), and a Florida state licensed interior designer (ID 1727). Perla Lichi is an allied member of the American Hotel & Lodging Association and a US Green Building Council Member. The company is headquartered in a 22,000 sq. ft. office and showroom in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The client base is anchored in South Florida but includes residential clients around the USA and around the world.

A native of Mexico City, Lichi moved with her family to South Florida, where she earned her design degree from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale and opened Perla Lichi Design. She is the author of several books including You Deserve Beautiful Rooms and You Too Deserve Beautiful Rooms. A third volume, More Beautiful Rooms, was published this fall. Her high profile clients and design projects have included successful people in all fields of endeavor, including sports. She has designed homes for basketball’s Keyon Dooling, football’s Tebucky Jones, and was recently commissioned to design the interiors for a penthouse in Sarajevo for Bosnia soccer star Emir Granov. Ms. Lichi’s affiliate office in Dubai provides a local base to service her widening array of international clientele, including royalty. Perla Lichi’s work has been widely published in prestigious international design and lifestyle magazines including Florida Design, Architectural Digest, OT, Luxury Living, Dolce, Casa y Estilo, Florida Travel & Life, Al Baraque, Arabesque, Property World, Salon (Russia), and many others.

For information contact Janet Verdeguer, Director of Marketing, at 954-726-0899 or janetv@perlalichi.com

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INTERIOR DESIGNER - PUBLISHES NEW BOOK

Friday, October 10th, 2008

Perla Lichi Introduces ‘More Beautiful Rooms’

World renowned interior designer launches third coffee table book in series.

In this third edition of her “Beautiful Rooms” coffee table book series, Interior Designer Perla Lichi presents a portfolio of her work organized by room. The book begins with an array of foyers, from elaborate classic entryways with soaring stairways to sleek contemporary designs.

Then the book continues with Salons & Living Rooms, Dining Rooms, Master Bedrooms, Dens & Offices, Family Rooms & Home Theaters, and concludes with Kitchens and Baths. The photos are large size on 10″ x 14″ pages and printed in extreme high quality full color format.

Famous quotations from people of all times and many different fields of expertise are presented to create added interest as readers study the colors and textures; furniture, art, and accessories; floor, wall and ceiling treatments, and every other design element used to compose these splendid rooms designed by Perla Lichi, ASID. This book is, in essence, a photographic portfolio of the inspired work of Interior Designer Perla Lichi.

A portion of the proceeds of the book go to the scholarship program for the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, where Ms. Lichi serves as a member of the Board of Directors. Click here to order your copy.

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LUXURY HOME INTERIOR DESIGNER

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008

U.S. Designer Perla Lichi Discovers Design Fans and Name Recognition Around the World By designing villas, condominiums and palaces throughout Dubai, Saudi Arabia and the GCC Countries; in Bosnia, the Ukraine, Slovakia, Cypress and England; in Mexico, Panama and more… this energetic professional interior designer from Florida is creating jobs and opportunities around the world for US products and services. From her 22 years of hands on design experience and extensive marketing in local, national and international publications, Perla Lichi, ASID, has truly made a name for herself. This became readily apparent from her first trip to the Middle East several years ago when she discovered a wide following of “fans” who for years had collected magazine feature stories about her. “At our first trade show, several people came by the booth carrying these magazines,” recalls the tall, charismatic designer. “They would point to the pictures showing us what they wanted for their own homes. Over the last several years, more and more international clients have sought us out because they want the ‘look’ we give. Once I realized that demand was real and growing, I began traveling all over the world providing these clients the personal, rofessional custom interior design services.” Ms. Lichi was recently commissioned to design a penthouse for retired Bosnia soccer star, Emir Granov, in one of the most prestigious areas of Sarajevo. When asked to explain why he selected someone who had never set foot in Bosnia, Granov recalled that in 2001, during his time in Madrid, he came across a copy of a magazine with international distribution. “I saw photos of an oceanside penthouse Ms. Lichi had designed and knew then that one day I would engage her services.” Early in 2007, Perla Lichi Design Dubai was formed and is currently designing villas and palaces, hotels and condominiums in the United Arab Emirates (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah), in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait … Bosnia, Ukraine, Egypt, England, Cypress, Mexico and Panama. Most of the design work is actually completed in the US. Many products and the majority of custom services are exported from the US to ensure top quality and guarantee a Perla Lichi original. “Once people realized that I would travel to see their projects myself, I learned that they would also be willing to import our products and services to ensure that the job represents entirely my vision and not that of an imposter,” Ms. Lichi explains. The Dubai office provides a support base for Perla Lichi Design throughout the Middle East and beyond, helping coordinate targeted efforts in sales and marketing and important administrative details including coordination and shipping. Since founding her namesake firm (Perla Lichi Design) in 1990 Perla has enjoyed great success in high-end residential design and commercial design including lobbies, public spaces and model merchandising for builders and developers. She is a Florida state licensed interior designer with a client base in South Florida and across the U.S. including California, Illinois, Ohio, New York, New Jersey, Arizona, Missouri and Texas. Her work has been widely published in major design and lifestyle magazines around the world including Florida Design, Architectural Digest, Kul Al Osra, Emirates Home, Al Baraque, Arabesque, Property World, and Samra.

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