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On a beautiful, tree-lined street in Brooklyn, we had the privilege of undertaking a cabinet painting project in a 121-year-old historic brownstone. The aura outside is one of grace, sophistication and impeccable architecture, while the interior fairly glowed in Old World elegance.
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.
There’s really not any better way to freshen the interior of a residence than to paint it – all white! Chantilly Lace from Benjamin Moore is a very popular go-to color for its understated connection to fresh cotton and pure silk.
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.
Park Avenue may be synonymous with glamour, luxury, well-known corporations and investment banks, but that was not always the case. Initially, it was Fourth Avenue and supported tracks for the New York and Harlem Railroad.
While initially a hood-like barrier of stone or wood to trap and direct smoke up a chimney in medieval times, fireplace mantles have evolved into aesthetic components.
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.
A home office and den space in a glass residential skyscraper with a city view across and over to the urban landscape deserves a powerful, yet comforting, color. From relaxing with a good book, TV show or movie – with popcorn – to brainstorming and keeping the brain in high gear – with coffee – this stunning, rich, deep blue color exhibits confidence and stability.
There a lot of moving parts in a work space for productivity and achievement to soar. From the people, compatible personalities and appropriate technology to the environment, perks, pay and more, every component that plays a part is essential for success. Interior settings busy with outdated colors, patterned wallpaper, dingy paint and clutter can negatively impact the best of employees.
A homeowner in Battery Park City called us in to remove wallpaper in the bedroom. It’s a wonder he ever slept next to this bold green, cluttered, jungle-like pattern.