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Her designs have a sleek and elegant feel, and she
takes care to find pieces that are timeless. But the designer
doesn’t claim to have one singular “style.” “I really
feel that every client is so unique; it needs to fit to them,”
Homann said.
When working with clients, she’ll first talk to them in
depth about their lifestyle and wish list, then draw from
the conversation to bring a vision to life.
But some of her first projects were close to home: Astoria's
own Gigi Salon (34-17 30th Ave.) and romantic wine
bar DiWine (41-15 31st Ave.).
“Gigi Salon was my baby,” the designer said. “But both
of them are very interesting design-wise. Both of these
projects were really recycled, ‘reimagined’ projects.”
Homann’s designs for each space contain elements
of recycled materials — like repurposed wood or abandoned
items leftover from demolitions. Gigi Salon
even donates their hair clippings to Clean Wave, a
company that recycles clippings to help soak up major
oil spills.
Homann’s own apartment represents her diverse
background and passion for charity. Stepping into her
Gigi Salon
Photos courtesy of Nadine Homann