Wish List: Meryl Santopietro

Meryl Santopietro’s clients often do as much for her as she does for them. She counts one couple she’s completed a number of projects with as a major inspiration. “Working with them has been an incredible collaboration,” she says. “I’ve really grown as a designer, working on projects that are really cutting edge.” One of those projects, the couple’s Rhode Island guesthouse, was featured in New England Home’s September/October 2009 issue. Now, Santopietro says, “I’m working on a fabulous teahouse for their estate.”

Santopietro, who earned her B.F.A. from the University of California at Berkeley and a certificate in interior design from the Rhode Island School of Design, also has quite a few clients in New York City these days. After spending most of her week in the city, she looks forward to coming back to her rural home. “We have floor-to-ceiling windows on the back of the house, so nature is just coming in 24/7,” she says. Her personal tastes tend toward the sleek and modern, with the occasional Asian-influenced piece and modern art that’s bold and colorful. “I like my own environment to be soothing and restful,” she says. “It inspires me and lets me recharge my batteries.” MERYL SANTOPIETRO INTERIORS, LINCOLN, R.I., (401) 258-9798, WWW.MERYLSANTOPIETRO.COM

Bermingham & Co. Adras Silk Ikat Fabric “I find ikat fabrics so appealing. They have patterns that are tribal in feeling but in a modern rendition. These fabulous, cool colors create such ‘pop’ in a room.” BRUNSCHWIG & FILS, BOSTON DESIGN CENTER, (617) 348-2855, WWW.BRUNSCHWIG.COM

Donghia Bond Street Daybed “This is such a beautiful design. The little raised back and its depth and length make it very comfortable. Daybeds so often are nice to look at but aren’t user-friendly. This one is not just pretty, it’s also very functional.” BOSTON DESIGN CENTER, (617) 574-9292, WWW.DONGHIA.COM

A. Rudin Chair and Ottoman “This chair is so smart! It’s really great midcentury design. The scale and proportion would fit in many homes or apartments. It just feels really fresh. This one is shown in leather, but you can get it in any fabric you want.” M-GEOUGH, BOSTON DESIGN CENTER, (617) 451-1412, WWW.M-GEOUGH.COM

Phillip Jeffries Linen Fabrics “My assessment of Phillip Jeffries is that any product from their line is phenomenal. Between their textures, materials and colors, the aesthetic is so great. Their fabrics add a fabulous layer of finish to any setting.” WEBSTER & COMPANY, BOSTON DESIGN CENTER, (617) 261-9660, WWW.WEBSTERCOMPANY.COM

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Marilyn Lamp in Lilac “I love the styling of this lamp; it works for almost any type of room, whether modern, traditional or transitional. It comes in a wide range of color choices, so it’s a great way to perk up a room without spending a fortune.” BOSTON, (617) 266-0075, WWW.MGBWHOME.COM