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.
Tucked in between Broadway and the Hudson River, a block from the Hudson River Waterfront Greenway, this charming apartment needed something to spruce up the kitchen. We are not positive the greenway was instrumental, but it could have been for the choice of Sherwin-Williams Retro Mint color for the lower cabinets.
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.
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.
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.
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.
