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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 Interior settings busy with outdated colors, patterned wallpaper, dingy paint and clutter can negatively impact the best of employees.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.
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.
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.