Brooklyn Beauty: Industrial Chic Loft
It seems like many homes in Brooklyn have an industrial element. Whether it’s a dramatic bathroom with exposed plumbing and rustic wood, or a concrete kitchen with metal bar-stools, a slightly unfinished look is modern and cool! In the Williamsburg loft of Tumblr CEO David Karp, designer John Gachot kept everything simple: a black clawfoot...
Get The Look: Concrete Dreams
Lately, we have been swooning over concrete and stone interiors and this bathroom is definitely one of our favorites! It’s made up of nearly almost all concrete but has has a look and feel that is far from industrial. Warm it up! Concrete is a dynamic material that can be used anywhere in the home,...
Brooklyn Beauty: Dramatic Bathroom
This week we are featuring an industrial chic bathroom found in the former Park Slope home of style maven Jenna Lyons, by Ken Levenson Architect. We definitely have a thing for bold and dramatic bathrooms with black walls! The dark color is gorgeous and balanced out by a white ceiling, herringbone wood floors and lots of natural light. An exposed...
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...
It’s Electric: Neon Accents
Neon colors are absolutely electrifying…and if not done right, can seem more like electrocuting. Neon is so strong on its own that a little goes a long way; used properly, it adds a bright, cheery note to any room. Neutral-lovers, fear not! Neons actually work best with colors that help them tone down a bit....
