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There are times and places where bright white can deliver a glacial, sterile, impersonal feel to a room, and we were called to just such a large space, practically blinding. The Bushwick neighborhood in Brooklyn is a creative place for its open-air street art gallery, dynamic nightlife and diverse foodie experiences.
With wonderful views across New York Harbor, this Brooklyn Heights home was ready for a little pop of interior excitement. We cleaned, prepped and then covered the once plain ol’ boring white walls with a bold, colorful geometric pattern wallpaper in the entry to a magnificent high-rise residence.
Fresh paint delivers so many advantages. From an emotional angle, it can lift one’s spirits, change the atmosphere of a room, make remote work more appealing in a clean environment and increase creativity and relaxation.
Once again, ancient Greeks and Romans are credited with a clever invention that we continue to embrace today. Originally, the cornice, jutting out from and running horizontally to the roofline at the top of a building, would direct water away from striddling down the façade, protecting the exterior structural materials.
In Bed-Stuy, where classic brownstones meet modern design tastes, interior painting has become a powerful way to refresh a space while honoring its roots. One recent project combined deep, moody color with thoughtful lighting, showing how small updates can completely transform a room.
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.