Brooklyn Beauty: Cooking with Color
This 1897 tenement in Carroll Gardens was converted into a home and office space by Brooklyn based interior and garden design firm Kim Hoyt Architect. The bright walls, new cabinetry, and stainless steel fixtures contrast with the preserved plaster details and vintage pine flooring to create an eclectic mix in this vibrant kitchen.
Barbecue Bliss: Outdoor Kitchens
Entertaining in the summer is always more fun outside. Whether you’ve got a few friends stopping by or are hosting a big 4th of July family reunion, just having everyone outdoors makes the party summery and relaxed. But while the kids have water balloon fights and slurp drippy popsicles, don’t be stuck inside in the...
Get The Look: Color Me Kelly
“Going green” with home design is a priority for many people these days. The kitchen is a great place to start, and there are so many versatile options to help you create the kitchen of your dreams, while still maintaining your environmental consciousness, from water-saving faucets to sinks made completely from recycled copper. But how...
Going Green: Stylish Eco-Friendly Kitchens
A big part of designing an eco-friendly space is about being faithful to the old adage: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. But does this mean you have to know how to build a kitchen table using scrap wood from the local lumber yard? Certainly not. (Although if you’ve got the talent for that–swoon!) And let’s face it,...
Straight From Brooklyn: Kitchen and Bath Roundup
What comes to mind when someone mentions Brooklyn these days? The Nets? Jay-Z? Pizza? Maybe that really old bridge packed with tourists and joggers. But for the last few years, it’s the art, design, and architecture of Brooklyn that’s starting to become synonymous with its name. Ask a Brooklynite. You’ll likely hear them rave about...
Spotlight: Rohl Shaws Original Fireclay Farmhouse Sinks
The kitchen may be the heart of the home, but it’s the sink that handles most of the daily chores. A perfect sink is one that works well and withstands years of use, while still remaining stylish and beautiful. Farmhouse style sinks–also known as apron-front sinks–are highly functional, versatile and a great option for anyone...
