It’s about a 6-hour drive from New York City to Martha’s Vineyard, seven miles off the Massachusetts coast. One of the first explorers on the roughly 20-mile long and 9-mile wide island was a Brit named Bartholomew Gosnold.
Work is a funny thing, and the environment in which one works can have a significant impact on focus, productivity and mindset. Something as seemingly small as a dirty wall, old paint or a boring office setting might subconsciously promote a lack of inspiration and curb vision and insight into work-related issues. Interrupting the boring vertical of a solid wall with wainscoting can introduce vitality and style.
With abundant architecture, heritage and culture from the 19th century blending nearly seamlessly with its contemporary shops, art, food, family-friendly atmosphere and drink scene, Bed-Stuy offers a tranquility not found in many neighborhoods.
One homeowner decided the dark, stringy wallpaper, akin to a loosely woven burlap sack, in the dining room simply had to go. We are the best with copious experience in removing wallpaper, always beginning with protecting floor, furniture, electronics and pet hamsters.
Oak offers the golden tone and warmth of wood, but it can be magnificently upstaged, especially in a kitchen, by white. The clear, crisp, clean attributes of white offer room for other colors to come into the space in a complementary or contrasting way which never clashes.
In an established condo building in Murray Hill, we were tasked with painting the whole place after some floor repair. Around 30 square feet of wood flooring in a living room corner had been removed. It was an ugly sight, and we cleaned and primed the concrete before installing new wood flooring seamlessly.
If you’ve ever walked into a room and thought, “Wow, this space looks so polished!” chances are the molding played a big role in that. Molding (also called “trim”) is a decorative element that can transform a plain wall or ceiling into something special. Here’s a quick, casual rundown of some popular molding types and where you might see them.
When one lives in a luxury condo building, replete with a full-time doorman, pool, fitness center, concierge, elevator and ultra thoughtful designs for modern living, well, you want the interior of any residence to reflect the refined atmosphere.
Painting the inside of your home can do more than just change the color of the walls. It can make your rooms feel brighter, cozier, or even more spacious. The color choice helps the space feel both welcoming and open, which is ideal for a busy home where people gather or relax.
