Wednesday, June 24, 2009
NYC Apartment Architecture for Him and Her
Image from Fred Conrad/ NYTWe love this quote from an article in today's New York Times Home & Garden section:
“Architecture is a negotiation between a husband and wife,” said Makram el Kadi, who designed the loft.
The story is about a couple, the Greene's, who both have very different aesthetics (She's Zen, he's Victorian) but were able to design the perfect living situation by being creative with rolling walls, cabinetry and closets. Despite the fact that Jeffrey Greene has a collection of about 200 musical instruments, they were able to work with a New York designers to create a perfect living space that accommodates both of their tastes and sensibilities in the SoHo loft they live in.
One design decision reflects a compromise of sorts: the music room can be enlarged or compressed as needed. The rear wall of the room is hung on a track system and can roll farther back in the bedroom to open up the loft for a party of 100, or, if Mr. Greene wants, an area for performances.
The full article is worth checking out, especially if you and a spouse or roomate are sharing a space in New York but not necessarily the same taste in decor.
Also, don't miss the attached slide show, with 12 great photos of the space by Fred Conrad.
Closeting the Arguments (NYT)
Greene's Loft Slide Show
Labels: New York Designers
Monday, June 15, 2009
Crate & Barrel Giving it Away
Sales abound as we head into the summer, and picking up small touches for decoration can certainly make life easier on your wallet. The big chain stores are giving it away right now, here are a few quick examples:Pottery Barn needs to move outdoor and patio furniture and they need to move it now. Check out their 20% sale here: Pottery Barn Sale
Is there anything better than a 50% off sale? Crate & Barrel has tons of select items right now that are half off, check it our here: Crate & Barrel Sale
The New York CB2 Store is located in SoHo at:
451 broadway
(between canal and grand)
new york, NY 10013
212.219.1454
(between canal and grand)
new york, NY 10013
212.219.1454
Happy Shopping!
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Bored With Your Home Decor? Add Something Unexpected This Summer
Leif.designpark’s Tone Chairs on New York Spaces' StatementsDear cityhammer blog,
I find myself slipping into the usual summer doldrums completely bored with my apartment. I already have fairly new furnigture and I certainly can't afford a remodel of the whole place. What can I do to add a little excitement to my home?
Allie on W 12th Street
Hey Allie,
Never fear, sometimes a drastic remodel is ill-advised, whether you can afford it or not. Some of our decorators believe that by bringing in a new piece of interesting furniture or some great accessories, you can transform your living space overnight.
Color Forms Gallery (NYT Mag)
New York Spaces magazine also does a pretty good job of keeping an updated online gallery of objects and home accessories on their site.
Statements (New York Spaces)
If you're still stumped, don't be shy about reaching out to a New York Interior Decorator on cityhammer.com, New York's #1 Remodeling Directory.
Good luck!
cityhammer.com
Labels: New York Interior Decorators, New York Interior Design, NY Furniture Ideas, NYC Decor
