The wonder of wallpaper is in the zillions of colors and patterns, a real anything-under-the-sun selection. It can transform a space perhaps like no other wall treatment, offering patterns, texture, depth, personality and a curated mood.
One of the greatest things about a small room, like a bathroom, is that you can go on the wild side with colors and patterns. It is the perfect space to indulge a whimsical, unexpected, bold impulse to add pizzazz in your home and a wow factor for guests.
When you have a penthouse condo in Manhattan at a prestigious address, you want your visitors’ first impressions to be warm and gracious. The entry in this residence was blah, nothing to impress except perhaps the mirror which reflected to make the space feel larger.
Someone decided to make a more elegant and dramatic entry into this Brooklyn apartment building, and we were thrilled to be a part of it. The non-descript rectangle tile entry floor was replaced with a charming diamond pattern mosaic in black and white, which was a great first step – pun intended.
Historic architectural styles like Italianate, Greek Revival and Gothic Revival made an impact on Brooklyn’s 19th century home construction. Three to four-story style townhomes, often with a front stoop, bay windows and exterior ornamentation, exuded wealth and luxury of the time.
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.
One of the most attractive residential streets, Riverside Drive, runs harmoniously alongside the Hudson River. A 1915 bronze sculpture of Joan of Arc on horseback stands just over 20 feet tall at the intersection with 93rd Street.
The Midtown East neighborhood in Manhattan is a bustling place with legendary skyscrapers, top drawer shopping on 5th Avenue, the United Nations headquarters and Grand Central Terminal. It’s trendy, lively, and hugs the East River on one side.
Red Hook might be called Brooklyn’s hidden gem from the land side. But, from the East River, it’s right out there, not at all hidden and serviced by the New York Waterway ferries and New York City Ferry Service.
“Crimson and Clover” is an interesting song to get stuck in your head. The 1969 hit from Tommy James and the Shondells spent 16 weeks on the U.S. charts, hitting number one in February.
