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...
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...
Design Trends: Paper Chase
For years, wallpaper had a reputation as the ugly duckling of wall coverings. Not long ago, wallpaper brought to mind homes that are outdated, somewhere you could find an old spinster with 6 cats who holds meetings for her knitting club. Wallpaper meant thick vinyl with flowery ceiling borders, sun-faded gingham checks and dancing vegetables....
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...
