This 11-lesson survey course in interior design from master designer Perla Lichi references her book “Palaces” and six brochures. Topics from history to space planning to lighting design and even markting are covered in this 10-hour course.

Photo by Scott St. John

Dubai, UAE (May 18, 2013) Author/Designer Perla Lichi, whose newest book, “Palaces” was published recently by Granny Apple Publishing LLC, has announced that her on-line training seminar is now ready for registration at http://www.perlalichiinstitute.com.

Ms. Lichi is a world renowned interior designer, with offices in Pompano Beach and Sunny Isles, Florida, New York, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, UAE. “Palaces” is her forth coffee table book.

Says Perla Lichi, “We decided to create a survey course to acquaint people with the field of professional interior design. With my 30 years plus experience in this field, I have designed the course to present a summary of design. This is not an accredited course. It is more a survey course for people who have always loved design and for young people who want to explore this as a possible career.”

“Palaces,” Ms. Lichi’s 200-page coffee table book, is on sale as a paperback and an eBook at Amazon.com (paperback $39.95 and eBook $9.99).

Those who register for the course will receive free pdf downloads of the “Palaces” eBook and seven Perla Lichi brochures. To register for Perla Lichi’s “Design Basics” online training, go to http://www.perlalichi.com and click on the top menu item “Institute.”

Graduates of the course will receive a certificate signed personally by Perla Lichi. For information on “Palaces” or any of Ms. Lichi’s books, or the on-line seminar, contact Janet Verdeguer, Granny Apple Publishing LLC, Contact Granny Apple Publishing at janet(at)grannyapplepublishing(dot)com or 941-870-3422

Two of the country’s top interior designers, Perla Lichi and Steven Zelman, recently celebrated the grand opening of their all-new Miami showroom at 17070 Collins Ave., Suite 254 in Sunny Isles. This new multi-million dollar, 3000-sq.-ft. showroom features five eclectic living space vignettes and the ultimate in high-end home design.

These two design industry pioneers and innovators joined forces a few years ago and their innovative design firm continues to enjoy success and expansion. Earlier this year they announced a satellite office in Brazil.

“I am frequently in Brazil myself and understand their love of ultra-contemporary environments which is my specialty,” explains Steven Zelman. “Here in Florida, we have an international staff that includes not only designers from Brazil but also designers fluent in Spanish to help clients throughout Central and South America. The Caribbean is another area where we have designed beautiful homes.”

It would be difficult to find two designers on more opposite sides of the spectrum. Perla Lichi is know for her over-the-top, layer upon layer of interior detailing that results in opulent Old World, Mediterranean interior environments. Steven Zelman creates award-winning contemporary environments. Put the two together and you have a design firm that offers clients the best of both worlds … and everything in between.

“Few, if any, interior design firms can offer the experience, the talent, the passion and the personal attention that Lichi-Zelman provides to its clientele,” says Steven Zelman.

“Palaces,” coffee table book by Perla Lichi, provides visuals for author Perla Lichi’s upcoming online training course.

Camila with “Palaces”
Photo by Scott St. John

Author/Designer Perla Lichi, whose newest book, “Palaces” was published recently by Granny Apple Publishing LLC, has announced an upcoming on-line training seminar in 2013 based on visuals from her book and other sources.

Ms. Lichi is a world renowned interior designer, with offices in Pompano Beach and Sunny Isles, Florida, New York, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, UAE. “Palaces” is her forth coffee table book.

Says Perla Lichi, “We decided to create a survey course to acquaint people with the field of professional interior design. With my 30 years plus experience in this field, I have designed the course to present a summary of design. This is not an accredited course. It is more a survey course for people who have always loved design and for young people who want to explore this as a possible career.”

“Palaces,” Ms. Lichi’s 200-page coffee table book, is on sale as a paperback and an eBook at Amazon.com (paperback $39.95 and eBook $9.99).

Those who pre-register for the course, slated to go live on February 15, 2013, will receive the “Palaces” eBook and seven Perla Lichi brochures free. To register for Perla Lichi’s “Design Basics” online training, go to http://www.perlalichi.com and click on the top menu item “Institute.”

Graduates of the course will receive a certificate signed personally by Perla Lichi. For information on “Palaces” or any of Ms. Lichi’s books, or the on-line seminar, contact Janet Verdeguer, Granny Apple Publishing LLC, Contact Granny Apple Publishing at janet (at) grannyapplepublishing (dot) com or 941-870-3422

Dubai UAE – Valencia SPAIN February 28, 2012 Renowned Interior Designer Perla Lichi of Perla Lichi International, Dubai, has been named spokesperson for the high-end decorative hardware producer Bronces Mestre of Valencia, Spain.

In making the announcement, Gaetano D’Amico, Expert Manager for Bronces Mestre, said: “This union between Perla Lichi’s unique strengths and Bronces Mestre’s production philosophy is a guarantee of the best results for the client. As Perla says, ‘You deserve beautiful rooms.’ Together, we realize them.”

“Luxury decorative hardware from Bronces Mestre is truly fine jewelry for home and commercial interiors,” says Perla Lichi.

“Isabel” Bronces Mestre

“I insist on the best for my clients and when it comes to decorative hardware—Bronces Mestre is absolutely the best! There is no comparison for the sheer beauty, elegance of form and craftsmanship that are in these forged and engraved products. Each and every piece is true perfection!”

“The feeling is mutual,” says Gaetano D’Amico, Export Manager forBronces Mestre,S.A.,Valencia,Spain. “It is very exciting for us to work with Perla Lichi, who is a unique, creative, innovative interior designer. She is a major force in the design community, a reference in high-end residential interior design work, commercial design work, and model merchandising.

Mr. D’Amico adds: “Our pieces stand out for their beauty, their elegant shapes and perfection of their finishes. We produce our luxury bathroom fittings and decorative door hardware with skilled craftsmanship using only the best raw materials and STRASS® Swarovski Crystal, giving them the highest level of quality and beauty.

Perla Lichi International is a full service interior design firm with offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Melbourne. The U.S. affiliate, Lichi-Zelman Style Interiors LLC, services the other side of the world from offices in Florida,New York, and Sao Paulo.

This extraordinary designer is constantly sought out by the world’s most successful people who want her unique design talents to enhance their homes, offices and commercial properties. Perla Lichi is a specialist in art history, color and space planning, with a keen eye for detail and architectural elements. Clients include royalty, successful entrepreneurs, business executives and professionals in every field including sports.

Feature stories about Perla Lichi and her interior design projects have graced the covers of magazines, newspapers, and books around the world. In addition, Ms. Lichi has published four coffee table books featuring photography of her work and espousing her design philosophy, “You Deserve Beautiful Rooms.”

Perla adds: “Clients today are looking for value, more than ever before. But design is very important to them. Yes, they want ‘the look’ that only comes from having a professional designer, but they also want the best value. And they like to compare. My advice to them is that they should always compare apples to apples. You can get two cars, a Toyota or a Bentley. Both are cars. Both will take you where you want to go. But do you want basic transportation or go all out for a luxury car? A lot of people are not aware of that principle when it comes to home furnishings. When it comes to decorative hardware, Bronces Mestre is definitely the Bentley!”

One of Many Bronces Mestre Luxury Bath Fixturess

Bronces Mestre has designed and produced exclusive and luxurious creations for the international market for more than 50 years. Thanks to this rich experience, the company provides custom service “tailored” to the Interior Designer.

Adds Mr. D’Amico: “Our company’s handcrafted and traditional production philosophy ‘made inSpain’ together with constant research and innovation are the key to our success.”  Bronces Mestre projects include Royal Casino Spa & Hotel Resort Riga, Latvia; The Marriott Hotel Shanghai, China; Hotel Madinat,Dubai,Hotel Al Sharq Doha,Qatar, The Monarch Hotel inDubai, Hotel Hilton Shanghai, China.

Bronces Mestre products are distributed exclusively through Perla Lichi International throughout the GCC Countries and throughout Floridaby Lichi-Zelman Style Interiors, LLC. For information visit www.perlalichi.com or Bronces Mestre at www.broncesmestre.com

For media questions, photo requests or interviews with Perla Lichi or Gaetano D’Amico, please email janetv@perlalichi.com

SPECIAL February 2, 2012 Perla Lichi’s newest book, Palaces, is featured in today’s New York Times Homes section under Currents. It was featured on NY Times.com as well.

This lavish and exquisitely beautiful hard cover, coffee table book features 200 pages of the designer’s most recent and most glorious interior design work.

“I have designed homes for people from all walks of life – from the regular business person to the royal prince and princess. And one thing of which I am certain is that every man and woman wants to be king and queen of their own palace,” says the designer.

This is Ms. Lichi’s fourth book. Featured are full color, full page and double-page spreads of ten magnificent “palaces,” ranging from neoclassical to eclectic to contemporary chic. Eight of them are residences in the United Arab Emirates. Two of the featured installations are in Florida,USA, where the designer founded her interior design business in 1990. In recent years she founded Perla Lichi International in Dubai.

“This book is dedicated to showing readers the gamut of possibilities for their own personal palace, and to help them visualize the magic and grandeur that is within their reach. Design is in the details, and I love to layer on more and more sumptuous detailing. Readers will able to see this detailing now, close up and personal, in every page of this book and in each of the palaces that are featured,” says the designer.

This extraordinary designer is constantly sought out by the world’s most successful people who want her unique design talents to enhance their homes and lifestyles. Since founding her namesake firm in Floridain 1990, Perla Lichi has enjoyed great success in high-end residential design. She also creates award-winning interiors that ensure quick sale of spec homes and investment properties. Clients include royalty, successful entrepreneurs, business executives and professionals in every field including sports. In this full color coffee table book Perla shows readers that beautiful, well-designed rooms are well within their grasp. Cover Price is $39.95.  Book is currently on a special promotional sale for $3.99 or FREE for those who purchase two of her other books.

Palaces is on sale at perlalichi.com go to BOOKS on the top menu;  and also as a Kindle eBOOK at Amazon.com.

January 13, 2012 International designer Perla Lichi’s 200-page coffee table book, Palaces, has been published as an eBook and is now on sale for $9.99 at Amazon.com.

This lavishly beautiful book, first published as a hard cover coffee table book in Dubai in the Spring of 2011, features ten recent installations. Two of these luxurious palaces are located in South Florida and eight are located in the United Arab Emirates where Perla has been living and working over the last five years.

Palaces By Perla Lichi

“This is a very exciting step for us,” says Ms. Lichi. “Now more people than ever can enjoy perusing these beautiful interiors for pure enjoyment. Of course we also hope they will see ideas they love and will contact Perla Lichi International in Dubai or Lichi-Zelman Style Interiors in Florida for their next design project.

Kindle books can be read on Kindle readers with color platform. The Kindle for PC and Mac applications allow downloading and reading the book without a Kindle device. The Kindle for PC and Mac applications offer full screen reading views, color modes, and brightness controls to offer an immersive reading experience.

To purchase the book, go to amazon.com and in the Kindle Department search for Palaces by Perla Lichi.

Dubai, UAE—December 7, 2011 The School of Architecture & Interior Design at Canadian University in Dubai is pleased to announced that world renowned Interior Designer Perla Lichi will speak on the topic “Design Around the World” in the Red Theater on December 15, 2011 at noon. The event is free and open to the public.

This is a natural topic for this extraordinary, globe-trotting designer who is constantly sought out by the world’s most successful people who want her unique design talents to enhance their homes and lifestyles. Since founding her namesake firm in Florida in 1990, Perla Lichi has enjoyed great success in high-end residential design. She has offices in Florida, New York, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and a new satellite office will soon be open in Brazil. Clients include royalty, successful entrepreneurs, business executives and professionals in every field including sports.

Perla Lichi’s work has literally taken her around the world and the rich, detailed neo-classical interiors for which she is well known have been widely published in design and lifestyle magazines and on television interviews in the USA, Dubai, Kuwait, Russia, Mexico, the Caribbean, Poland, China, and elsewhere. She is the author of four coffee table books featuring her own work and was twice on the cover of the prestigious international hard cover book, Designers of the World.

Founded in 2006, Canadian University of Dubai (CUD) offers a Canadian-based curriculum in the heart of Dubai, within the culture and values of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). CUD is a student-focused university where every student is an important member of the university family. With students representing 86 different nationalities, CUD is truly a multi-cultural institution, reflective of both Canadian and UAE society.

Canadian University is located behind Shangri-La Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai.

Reservations are not necessary. For additional information or to arrange a personal interview with Perla Lichi before or after the event, please call 0971 4 3219090 or contact Naima Aziz, Assistant Professor Interior Design at 0971 50 2740650.

Perla Lichi’s ‘Palaces’

Dubai, UAE—May 3, 2011 Purchase an advance early release copy of Perla Lichi’s newest coffee table book, Palaces, by calling or visiting Perla Lichi Gallery, 516 Jumeirah Road, Dubai, phone: +971 4 394 2898. This lavish and exquisitely beautiful hard cover, coffee table book features 200 pages of the designer’s most recent and most glorious interior design work.

“I have designed homes for people from all walks of life – from the regular business person to the royal prince and princess. And one thing of which I am certain is that every man and woman wants to be king and queen of their own palace,” says the designer.

This is Ms. Lichi’s fourth book. Featured are full color, full page and double-page spreads of ten magnificent “palaces,” ranging from neoclassical to eclectic to contemporary chic. Eight of them are residences in the United Arab Emirates. Two of the featured installations are in Florida, USA, where the designer founded her interior design business in 1990. In recent years she founded Perla Lichi Gallery in Dubai which currently has showrooms in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and factories in Dubai and Indonesia.

“This book is dedicated to showing readers the gamut of possibilities for their own personal palace, and to help them visualize the magic and grandeur that is within their reach. Design is in the details, and I love to layer on more and more sumptuous detailing. Readers will able to see this detailing now, close up and personal, in every page of this book and in each of the palaces that are featured,” says the designer.

This extraordinary designer is constantly sought out by the world’s most successful people who want her unique design talents to enhance their homes and lifestyles. Since founding her namesake firm in Florida in 1990, Perla Lichi has enjoyed great success in high-end residential design. She also creates award-winning interiors that ensure quick sale of spec homes and investment properties. Clients include royalty, successful entrepreneurs, business executives and professionals in every field including sports. In this full color coffee table book Perla shows readers that beautiful, well-designed rooms are well within their grasp. The book is $39.95, plus shipping and handling.

The book will soon be available for purchase around the world from the authors website, www.perlalichigallery.com Call the Dubai Gallery today to reserve your early advance copy +971 4 394 2898.

PALACES BY PERLA LICHI BOOK SPECS: $39.95 / 200 Pages / ISBN 978-0-9831305-4-3                  SIZE: 8.625” x 11.25” HARD COVER

CARSON, CA (February 17, 2011) – Architectural woodcarvings leader Enkeboll announces that it is forming a sales and marketing partnership in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with internationally renowned interior designer Perla Lichi and her Perla Lichi Gallery.This will mark Enkeboll’s official entry into this part of the world.

Perla Lichi Gallery, a full service interior design company headquartered in Dubai, UAE, is located in a luxurious two-floor villa on one of the most prestigious thoroughfares on the road to the Burj Al Arab Hotel Dubai. Beginning in May, Enkeboll’s magnificently carved solid wood elements will now be showcased alongside the exquisite custom classic detailing that has become the Perla Lichi hallmark around the world. The newer Perla Lichi Décor design showroom in Abu Dhabi that features the same fine products and services to the people of Abu Dhabi will also showcase Enkeboll elements.

“Expanding our presence in the UAE made sense for a variety of reasons,” said Enkeboll President & CEO Roy Slavin. “The people have a keen appreciation for beauty and large-scale design and our intricately carved elements will dovetail nicely with the grand aesthetics that are so popular there. When we considered potential partners, Perla Lichi Gallery, with its American roots and UAE business ties, was the obvious choice for Enkeboll.”

The award-winning designer’s gallery is, in essence, a complete design center housed within a luxurious two-floor 5,000-square-foot villa. 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. An Enkeboll room, personally designed by Ms. Lichi, will feature an array of exquisite Enkeboll elements installed in a room vignette, facilitating the selection process.

Perla Lichi specializes in art history, color and space planning with a focus on classical detail and architectural elements. “We are thrilled to add Enkeboll elements to our line-up of resources. We know that our high-profile clients will love the richness and grandeur of their beautiful products. Their aesthetic and our clients’ aesthetic are one and the same.”

Enkeboll has been crafting fine architectural woodcarvings since 1956. The company’s products, inspired by great design traditions from around the world, are known for being exquisitely carved and richly detailed. Founder Raymond Enkeboll insists that only the finest North American hardwoods be used to produce the 1,000+ items available. Enkeboll Elements, which include corbels, moldings, arches, panels, mantels and onlays, are used by interior designers, kitchen and bath designers, architects, builders, and others in the woodcraft industry. For more information about Enkeboll, please visit www.enkeboll.com or call 800.745.5507.

ABOUT PERLA LICHI GALLERY, Inc: Perla Lichi Gallery, Inc. is a full service interior design company headquartered in Dubai, UAE. The sumptuous design showroom showcases the exquisite custom classic detailing that has become the Perla Lichi hallmark around the world. A new Perla Lichi Décor design showroom opened recently in Abu Dhabi to showcase the same fine products and services. Perla Lichi established a successful design practice in South Florida in 1990 where it has enjoyed phenomenal success that eventually called for worldwide expansion. For more information please visit www.perlalichi.com or call +971.4.394.2898 in Dubai or 954.726.0899 in the USA

Perla Lichi Decoration, Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, UAE. September 8, 2010 – Perla Lichi Decoration, a custom design showroom centrally located on the airport road in Abu Dhabi, celebrated its grand opening recently and is now open for business. This showroom is an extension of the popular Perla Lichi Gallery in Dubai. Both showrooms showcase the complete custom interior design products and services of world renowned interior designer Perla Lichi.

The new showroom also exhibits examples of furniture that Perla Lichi is known for everywhere including items from America, custom-made pieces from her local factory and unique furnishings from all over the world.

Explains Ms. Lichi, “Perla Lichi Decoration is a place where the people of Abu Dhabi can see examples of my interior design work. More than anything, this showroom is perfect for people looking for last-minute items such as furniture and accessories and want to work with a caring designer who can help them finish their homes.”

“There are two very good reasons why I am in UAE,” Ms. Lichi continues. “Number one, I love the people and the culture here. And number two, I love the fact that the people here really do appreciate good design.”

Perla Lichi Gallery

Perla Lichi Gallery is a complete design center located in a luxurious two-floor, 5,000-sqare-foot villa on Jumeirah Beach Road, one of the most prestigious and well known thoroughfares in all of Dubai.

Perla Lichi Gallery, Dubai

The award-winning designer’s gallery is, in essence, a complete design center showcasing the classic design and detailing that Perla Lichi is known for around the world. 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, people can see, feel and touch the luxurious custom products that are combined to create beautiful interiors by Perla Lichi.

“When you can see and touch the products and the colors, envisioning the final results is much easier,” explains Perla Lichi.

“I believe that if you want to hire somebody to paint the Mona Lisa, you need Leonardo DaVinci. If you want to hire somebody to do the Perla Lichi style, it should be Perla Lichi’s team that creates it.

“Our specialties are woodwork such as cabinetry, dressing rooms, kitchens, libraries, TV units, and feature walls. We are also extremely talented in different upholstery techniques such as padded walls, and all types of sofas and chairs, and—last but not least—curtains and draperies. Additionally, my own trained specialty painting team was imported from the States. These artisans know my style and quality and are now painting many villas throughout the UAE with the Perla Lichi “makeup” that gives my work a unique look.

Perla Lichi invites you to visit her new Perla Lichi Decoration showroom in Abu Dhabi and also the Design Gallery in Dubai so that you can share in the personal and professional Renaissance that she experienced by focusing her attention on the Middle East.

Perla Lichi Decoration in Abu Dhabi is located along the airport road, located with plenty of parking. In Dubai, Perla Lichi Gallery is located seaside, after Jumeriah Beach Park, at 516 Jumeirah Road, Jumeirah 3. Call today to set up your personal appointment. The phone number is 04-394-2898.