During the design process, our client was excited about moments of rich, saturated colors and wanted it to feel warm and inviting. Increasing the amount of light that spills into the kitchen was a huge priority.
Read MoreThe sunny, south-facing living room features a golden velvet sofa and a coffee table, which is a custom design. All the historic mouldings in this room had to be recreated, as unfortunately none had been preserved. Much of the elaborate woodwork was sourced through an architectural salvage comapny, and the styles appropriate for the period of this home.
Read MoreThe natural light in our Grace Residence is always dramatic. The rich colors chosen for the walls and ceilings act as a canvas for the natural sunlight, especially when the weather is moody and soft.
Read MoreLocated in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, this particular building was originally constructed in the 1880’s, in the “Neo-Grec” style. That style had a lot of chunky, heavy stone details, grand oversized windows and doors, and intricate carvings and engravings.
Read MoreOur clients came to us with the desire to combine two apartment units on the 6th floor. They wanted to create a large, bright central family space, while still having more private nooks for everyone. Before the renovation, the space felt dark and cramped because the apartment is much deeper than a typical New York apartment, so the main driver for the project was making sure enough light was able to penetrate deep into the space.
Read MoreGreen is a color that mediates between the warm and cool colors on the wheel, which means there is a lot of variation in how it makes us feel, from the warm springy yellow-greens, to the deeper moodier turquoises and teals.
Read MoreVentilation is important, but it doesn’t need to be the crown jewel of the kitchen. Here are types, design tips, and resources for maximum ventilation with minimal visual impact.
Read MoreEven though the apartment is the fourth floor of a brownstone, there is a sense of connection to the outdoors because of numerous new skylights and a lush outdoor terrace. The mid-century inspired the natural material palette including warm wood, creamy white plaster walls, and soft earth tones.
Read MoreChoosing a white paint can one of the more challenging aspects of setting the mood in a space. White paint tends to trick the eye into believing the natural light is behaving a certain way, by bringing in a touch of pigment and undertone.
Read MoreWe’ve gotten a lot of questions about what colors and specifications we used at our Moffat Residence, so we’re sharing a comprehensive list, which goes through each room of the house.
Read MoreOnce dozens of layers of paint were stripped from the three original fireplaces, a lovely green and pink slate was discovered, which became the inspiration for the color palette throughout the home. An earthy set of colors was selected: deep greens, dusty pinks, and cool grays, which are each woven throughout all the spaces in the home.
Read MorePampas grass is a wonderful design element, and can bring in a natural element while being extremely low maintenance. It has gained popularity among interior designers due to its ease and versatility. It brings a natural element to a space, similar to a flower arrangement, but is neutral enough to go with just about any color palette and style.
Read MorePutnam Townhouse is a Brownstone located in Brooklyn, NY. The home was originally built in 1884 in the Neo-Grec syle and, when purchased in 2016, was in an extreme state of disrepair. The renovation breathed life back into the home, empowering the ornate historic elements by seamlessly integrating minimal, modern upgrades that quietly respect, instead of compete with, the gravitas of the original details.
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