ny loft design flatiron 6 - Flatiron Loft: Mixed Materials

Flatiron Loft: Mixed Materials

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This 2000 sq. ft. New York loft space is owned by a fashion designer. As opposed to the more common industrial loft design, this one has a warm and natural feel to it. A mid-century style industrial glazing system, combined with a mix of unusual materials, set the tone throughout the apartment. Continue reading

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nyc loft design greene 1 - Greene Street Loft: Urban Columns

Greene Street Loft: Urban Columns

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This New York City loft space is both contemporary and industrial. However, the most prominent feature of this apartment are the 8 foot tall columns that support a huge beam – a classic element that is both vertical and horizontal, stretching from floor to ceiling, dividing the 3000 sq. ft. space, and making it look even larger than it already is. Continue reading

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modern beach apartment miami 9 - South Beach Apartment: Miami Style

South Beach Apartment: Miami Style

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This South Beach weekend getaway was designed for a young couple. It was renovated to maximize ocean views, creating a relaxed, changeable, open atmosphere that is oozing with a sleek and contemporary ‘Miami style’.

The original 1,500 sq. ft. space included two bedrooms, a living dining area, two and a half baths, and an entry foyer. It was arranged in such a constraining fashion that each room had a small piece of ocean view. The idea was to create a flexible open space and allow the entire expanse of windows to be seen at once, bringing expansive ocean views into this modern beach apartment. Continue reading

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nyc loft design perry6 - Perry Street Residence: Loft With a View

Perry Street Residence: Loft With a View

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A loft with a view is too good to be true… and in Manhattan’s West Village, no less. This modern loft apartment provides both living and working spaces. It’s located in Perry st., overlooking captivating views of the Hudson River and beyond. Continue reading

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nyc penthouse design 29th10 - 29th St. Penthouse: New York City Skyline

29th St. Penthouse: New York City Skyline

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This award-winning NYC penthouse design is oozing with classic charm and finesse. It belongs to a European artist and collector, serving as a comfortable living space that shows the owner’s collection of art and furniture.

I’m not quite sure why, but the overall look and feel of this apartment reminds me of Hollywood’s classic black and white movies; maybe it’s the expanding superior views of the Empire State Building, the white satin lacquer walls and polished concrete floor, or the vintage pieces of furniture carefully scattered throughout this beautiful penthouse apartment. Continue reading

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modern home la gray 8 - Modern LA Home: a shade of gray

Modern LA Home: a shade of gray

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Some people say gray is not a color, but I think you can do wonders with gray, and create a relaxing and sophisticated look for your home. Take a look at how fashion designer David Meister and Hollywood talent manager Alan Siegel made a celebration of gray throughout their modern Los Angeles home. Continue reading

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sf home renovation parnassus - Parnassus Residence: Inspired Living

Parnassus Residence: Inspired Living

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An old house in San Francisco has been completely rebuilt to accommodate the needs of a young family of six. Its beautiful facade has been maintained, refined, and carefully restored. Inside, the interiors were designed to provide a clean, light, and airy background to the rich colors and textures of the owner’s furnishing, art, and textiles. Continue reading

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industrial loft design berlin 7 - Loft Design in Berlin: concrete chic

Loft Design in Berlin: concrete chic

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This is the home of a conceptual artist based in Berlin. It serves as a flexible loft apartment with living-and-working space, and has modernity and industrialism written all over it. It consists of two new floors, which were added to the top of an old factory building, where Prussian army uniforms were once made. Continue reading

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beach house decor design 8 - Beach House Decor: Brazilian Design

Beach House Decor: Brazilian Design

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Here is a different take on the nautical style of the beach house. This beautiful home belongs to the Brazilian designer Sig Bergamin, and it portraits a sense of seaside casual full of colors, patterns, textures and style against a crisp backdrop of white floors, walls, and ceilings. Continue reading

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modern loft design bw9 - Diagonal Street Loft: Black and white

Diagonal Street Loft: Black and white

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What was once a typical old apartment, located on the corner of two streets in Barcelona, has been turned into an open 120 sq. meters urban loft, based on a modern interior design concept with a distinct color palette of black and white and wooden surfaces. The owner – a young single man, who is a professional photographer – wanted to maximize the space while keeping it generous and bright. Continue reading

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