Brooklyn Beauty: Heart of the Home
These days a home in the Clinton Hill section of Brooklyn is prime real estate–even if its a dilapidated building in need of a ton of work. The owners of this Brooklyn Beauty focused all of their remodeling efforts on creating a space that functions as the heart of their home. A beautiful open layout...
Brooklyn Beauty: Urban Chef’s Kitchen
A Carroll Gardens townhouse with a beautiful chef’s kitchen is for sale? We’ll take it! It’s definitely the perfect space for city dwellers who love trying out new Pinterest recipes and hosting dinner parties. This urban style kitchen is just oozing with luxuriousness–a built-in subzero refrigerator, Miele appliances and Caesarstone countertops–what more could you ask for?...
Brooklyn Beauty: Mike D’s Cobble Hill Kitchen
Mike Diamond–legendary Beastie Boys emcee–has recently moved into a newly renovated townhouse in Brooklyn with his wife and two children. Diamond and his group have been forever linked to the borough due to the popularity of their classic hit “No sleep till Brooklyn.” Ironically, it’s the first time he’s ever lived outside of Manhattan! The...
Brooklyn Beauty: Modern Minimalism
Minimalism radiates from this Brooklyn Heights kitchen, but it’s far from boring! A neutral color palette–mauve and beige tones– clean lines, and built in appliances create the effect of seamlessness in the kitchen area. In the dining area; an eclectic mix of modern furnishings with smooth curves add contrast and style to the overall room....
Design Trends: Stone Age
Concrete and stone may not be the first materials you think about when it comes to designing a room in your home, but designers are doing amazing things these days. Everyone has seen stone kitchen countertops or the occasional accent wall, but now concrete floors, sinks and bathtubs are becoming commonplace in all parts of...
Brooklyn Beauty: Bright Hues in a Modern Kitchen
A couple’s love of pop art, color, and modern design inspired Jessica Helgerson to bring these elements into their Fort Greene home. In the dining room, a bookcase painted with four shades of red paired with turquoise lacquered chairs provide the perfect pop of color. The bright hues are balanced by earthy wood tones and...
