What Caught Our Eye at ICFF 2019: Pops of Orange and Curvy Shapes
ICFF is one of the year’s biggest design events and the anchor of New York Design Week, with exhibitors from all over the world.
Designer-Architect Couple Transform ‘Burg Bachelor Pad Into Cozy, Kid-Friendly Home
An original staircase and new built-in bookcase create strong architectural focal points when you enter the house.
Take in Some Interiors Inspiration at Design Shows During NYCxDesign This Month
May is design month and for Brooklynites looking to refresh or renovate their living spaces there are plenty of inspiring options to check out.
Design Trends for 2019 Swerve Toward the Colorful, Lush and Magical
From jewel-toned velvets and brightly colored tile to curved furniture and archways, the stark minimalist spaces of the last decade are ceding ground to warmer, more luxurious design.
From Tints to Tadelakt, Special Plaster Finishes Polish Brownstone Renovations
Plaster walls with a mottled texture are increasingly popping up in brownstone renovations -- from powder rooms to kitchens to accent walls.
Here’s What You Need to Know About Repairing or Replacing Historic Brownstone Doors
Original doors are the focal point of a brownstone or row house facade, but many have been damaged or lost over the years.
Sunset Park Sculptor’s Algorithmic Candles Evoke Nature, Geometric Forms
A sculptor by training, Andrej Urem started making candles five years ago in a 100-square-foot studio in Gowanus.
The Ups and Downs of Squeezing an Elevator Into a Brooklyn Brownstone
Though more high-end renovations are including them, elevators are still a rarity in brownstone Brooklyn, even in neighborhoods with multiple renovations on each block.
How to Banish Mice and Rats From Your Home During and After a Renovation
The joy of completing a major renovation can quickly turn to dismay if rodents decide to move in along with you.
Greenpoint Hill Showcases Art, Wallpaper, Ceramics, Jewelry From Brooklyn Artists
Kim Brown, a fine artist, quit her full-time job as a lawyer four years ago and opened the Greenpoint gallery two years later to reconnect with her art work.
