Russo used a mix of the client's existing items, which includes vintage finds and heirlooms, and custom furniture to blend old and new.

"It takes a designer to pull this type of aesthetic together, otherwise it could end up looking like a hot mess real quick," Russo tells Axios.

Black walls can make a room feel larger, Russo feels, and he has incorporated the technique throughout the condo by installing grass cloth and vinyl wallpaper. There is a distinction of light and dark throughout the space; the foyer’s gray walls lead to the guest bathroom. Russo envisioned an ethereal aesthetic to create a sense of calm and relaxation for guests. The bathroom is reminiscent of visiting a spa.

Part of the first all-digital generation of designers, Russo is well-versed in today’ design technology and applications.

Often described as “authentic, artisanal…futuristic, yet timeless.”

Designing for the holidays — by engaging the senses. From incorporating proper lighting with candles, creating an experience with sound and personalizing holiday parties with unique holiday decor.

Easy ways to spruce up your home while saving money.

Bringing comfort and sophistication of an indoor space to a back patio is no easy feat. More casual than the house’s indoor décor, there remain sophisticated flares, yet, the use of natural wood throughout, including as placemats and accents, is a perfect match with the home’s modern farmhouse feel.

Danny Russo of Daniel Russo Home presents "Decadent Dining," the dining room in the Designer Showcase at the Columbus Museum of Art on Thursday, April 18, 2019.

“Russo is a forwarded-minded artist who wholeheartedly believes in delivering each and every client a personalized, unique experience that they will always appreciate.”

Tasked with designing the outdoor dining space, Russo’s work has been featured in the Columbus Museum of Art and the Central Ohio Science and Industry Museum, in numerous publications and the Phillip Jeffries Sourcebook.