Wish List: Michael Ferzoco

Boston-based interior designer Michael Ferzoco shares some things he'd love to use in a project.

September/October 2010

Michael Ferzoco took a roundabout route to the profession that lets him live his passion. “I wanted to go to architecture school,” he recalls. “My father said, ‘No, you’re going to be a businessman.” A master’s in international business led to a career that took him to Europe. “I probably spent a third of my adult life in France and Europe and Italy,” he says. Being surrounded by European architecture only strengthened his desire to work in design, and he finally heeded his instincts and left the corporate world. After studying interior design at the Boston Architectural College and working for Boston designer Dennis Duffy, Ferzoco now has his own thriving design business. The old wedding rhyme—something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue—makes sense for interior design, he says. In every room, he says. “You need at least one thing that’s authentically old, and you need something new, something current.” Something borrowed refers to the pieces he custom designs that are inspired by design elements he sees. And something blue? “It’s all about bringing in color. Those serene creams and beiges are lovely, but you need a pop of color.” ELEVEN INTERIORS, BOSTON, (617) 423-1114, WWW.ELEVENINTERIORS.COM

dform’s Basket Saucer Pendant Light
“A glowing piece of organic sculpture for your ceiling, this light is made from laser-cut wood veneers and creates beautiful shadow effects. I’d hang it in an entry area, dining area or powder room. It packs a lot of punch, and is available in many styles, sizes and veneers.” AVAILABLE THROUGH ELEVEN INTERIORS

Cassina’s Utrecht Chair
“Talk about comfort! Beautifully upholstered with contrast stitching on the arms and back, this chair is a contemporary interpretation of a modern classic. It’s literally a functional piece of modern sculpture for your sitting area. I like it in solid colors, like this red—the bolder the better.” MONTAGE, BOSTON, (617) 451-9400, WWW.MONTAGEWEB.COM

Inax Rhythmic Tile
“I’d use this multi-layered smooth tile in a bathroom, kitchen or living space, but I’d definitely want to wrap a corner with it. These pieces lock together and create an intricate, woven geometric pattern on the wall that you won’t get tired of anytime soon. Wash the wall with light to get the most dramatic shadow effect.” STONE SOURCE, (617) 671-0900, WWW.STONESOURCE.COM

KnollStudio Office Table
“A classic of modern design, the Florence Knoll table comes in a variety of sizes, shapes and materials and makes a bold statement in any setting. It would look dynamite in a pear-wood top surrounded by upholstered vintage chairs.” KNOLL, BOSTON, (617) 695-0220, WWW.KNOLL.COM

Frighetto’s Gate Sofa
“Surprising cushy-comfort can be found in these crowned seat cushions and ribbed back. This sofa is beautifully stitched and superbly crafted. I’d want a pair of them sitting opposite each other on an antique, large-patterned Tibetan rug.” SEDIA, BOSTON, (617) 451-2474, WWW.SEDIA.COM

Romo’s Zinc Fabric
“Romo, in general, has amazing fabric and wallpaper lines. The tailored wools are very sophisticated in hand and in palette. The Zinc line, in particular, is luxurious, glamorous and sexy, with a monochromatic palette in shades of gray, brown, black and cream.” CALVIN FABRICS, BOSTON DESIGN CENTER, (617) 737-0691, WWW.HENRYCALVIN.COM

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