Chocolate Brown Marble Paired with Bronze Fixtures

Joe took an un-used room in a beautiful old farmhouse and created a new master suite.

Beautiful materials of marble and crackle tile, the best bronze fixtures, an espresso-stained vanity and mirror, new lighting and custom shower doors in a double shower - all come togther to create this perfect room for the couple who recently purchased the home as a weekend getaway for themselves and their two children.

This gorgeous room, however, is for mom and dad only!

We put in a new huge window for lots of light (there's plenty of privacy on the land), custom shower niches, thoughtful placement for robes and towels, and luxurious heated floors. It's the perfect place to begin and end every day.

White, Yellow, and Marble to Welcome Visitors

This farmhouse bathroom was first planed by listening to the classic language of the house, then adding modern ideas and conveniences.

Two different sizes of subway tile create an interesting pattern from simple materials, classic chrome hardware, lots of storage for products and towels, and a beautiful marble-topped vanity create a welcoming space for family and good friends who are staying for the weekend.

It's bright, cheerful, functional, and very easy to maintain!

Simplicity, with Visual Interest

The homeowners wanted an interesting design for this first-floor bathroom which will primarily be used by their children, and when they entertain guests.

Joe paired clean white subway tile with beveled black subway tile for a fun striped look! The classic chrome fixtues add even more shine and interest, and there are plenty of hooks for the kids to hang their towels to dry. Tile all the way up to the ceiling makes the room incredibly easy to clean. There's lots of light from the window and fixtures, and the design really makes the most out of  small space. 

Design for Unique Personality

It was an honor to be called upon to deisgn the wedding day of a wonderful couple. It was a small and intimate affair for family and close friends at a hotel and event space in Manhattan.

The couple wanted the traditional surroundings of a wedding, but with a more modern vibe to reflect their own style, and to make sure that their guests had a great time.

Tables were covered with white linens, white flowers and lots of white candles. A minimalist look in the suite was contrasted with bold pieces of accent furniture. Each table was set with care and the idea of "just enough" flowers and candles to give the feeling of ambience, but the intention for everyone to feel comfortable, and to enjoy a nice relaxing dinner.

The Wedding After-Party was held in an adjoining Lounge Suite. This was the more fun aspect of the evening with great music, a private bartender and everyone enjoying themselves. Furnishings were much more bold, lighting was dim, and everyone was ready to party! The Lounge was designed to include several conversation areas, and a large enough space for people to congregate.

By the end of the evening, everyone complimented the couple on what a uniquely special and "New York" wedding this was. All the guests had a great time, and the couple was so happy to mark the experience as one of the most important (and fun) in their lives.

A Pre-War Pied-a-Terre on West End Avenue

This is a great project to see at this stage, in order to get a sense of the Design Process. One of the first things we do is generate a Floor Plan incorporating new ideas and recommendations of construction, built-ins, furnishings and accessories. We also provide sketches in order to get a feeling of how the space will look with the new elements.

The Couple who own this home travel frequently and wanted a clean and modern design within a pre-war building. We took their ideas and went for a feeling of "Edited Upscale Hotel-Chic."

The Floor Plans are variations on that theme. Furniture is large, comfortable and functional. The space is open and allows for a great flow thoughout the home. Big fluffy rugs delineate areas, and provide great under-foot texture.

The first Plan (left) is a little more playful from above: more shapes and more visual interest, while the second (right) is a bit more serene in feeling. Both Design Options feature furnishings that provide enough spaces for the two of them to relax on a daily basis, but are very flexible in seating for dinners and cocktail parties when friends and family come for a visit!

The Dining Area is most often used for two. Dinners whipped up in the Kitchen (or, ordered in from one of the many restaurants in the neighborhood) are eaten here on a regular basis. Additional seating and an extendable table allow for easy meals for four or more. We integrated a bar into the chunky built-inshelving to allow the Homeowners and their guests to mix up a drink at their whim. Lots more storage for books, glassware and decorative objects makes use of one entire wall in the room.

The Bedrooom has to be the most serene space in the home. The Design Option on the left features a bed upholstered in leather, with mid-century modern nightstands and bedside lamps. A double-drum shade provodes ambient light. The window treatments are linen panels, with a slightly Asian feel. The second Design Option (right) features a simpler upholstered King-Sized bed, and more Asian-inspired nightstands and lamps. A beautiful modern lighting fixture from Peru hangs overhead, and window treatment is balanced a little simpler with a single shade and valance.

The Design Plans and Sketches shown here are a great way to indicate how the Design of the space will look. The Homeowners can pick and choose from these options to create the space that they want to come home to every day. The finished product be a Home designed just for them!

Quality Materials and Design Tricks to Maximize Space & Style

The couple who own this space wanted a very unique, sexy, dark bathroom in their home. We combined big dark grey Italian porcelain wall tile, with natural river stones on the shower floor. Big, chunky brushed-nickel fixtures offer a minimalist feeling, and coordinate perfectly with the clean lines in the room.

The lighting can go from bright in the daytime to very dim at night- which makes a very big impression during parties. Lots of storage for towels and products were as must, as was the fully mirrored wall for a bit of FUN!

We turned what was once a typical 5X8-foot Manhattan bathroom into quite the converstion piece, and the owners couldn't be happier with the results!

Design for Style and Function, Downtown

Here is a great apartment which belongs to a fun young professional who enjoys entertaining friends. She wanted a place that looks beautiful and has an edited style but still comfortable enough where guests feel comfortable to grab a glass of wine and enjoy themselves.

The Foyer, Living Room and Dining Area are open to each other, and have a great sense of flow. Guests can seat themselves on a large sectional sofa to watch a movie on the big flat-screen TV or enjoy the sunset views while having dinner at the dining table. The owner even has her electronic drum set in the apartment for when she wants to play with friends.

Her Master Bedroom is a true retreat with a giant King-Size bed, and upholstered TV-lift at the foot of the bed for the days she wants to laze around and watch some shows. An elegant chaise to the right of her bed allows more comfort and a sense of luxury. Many built-in closets and drawers provide ample storage for her wardrobe, and two entrances to the bathroom create the feeling of an en-suite, while allowing guests to enter through the foyer.

The Second Bedroom serves as an Office by day and a Guest Room by night. File storage and computer/printer stations all have their place and can be easily closed when not in use. Pocket doors allow for a sense of privacy for those friends staying over at night. The room also serves as a nice place to sit during the day to enjoy the West and North exposures from high above one of Manhattan's most exciting neighborhoods.

It's a fun and functional place to live for an active, busy young woman in the city!

Calming Modern Design with a Twist

This project was designed for a wonderful woman who owns a 150-year-old townhouse in Brooklyn. She wanted a very calm place to come back to every day, as well as a place she could comfortably entertain 4-6 friends on a regular basis for dinners and cocktail parties.

We chose a palette of several warm grey colors which play off each other to accent different parts of the room. Off-white and off-black colors were chosen to bring the eye in focus to diferent items, including a collection of beautiful and colorful artwork.

A comfortable sofa plays with a beautiful mid-century modern dining table, and the area is capped off with a wonderfully playful pendant fixture - one of the main focal points of the room.

The space is at once open, airy, warm and calm... and provides the homeowner with the peace of mind she loves each and every day.

Design for a famous landmarked NYC Nightspot

Designing one of Downtown Manhattan's most popular summer spots was beyond FUN! The Duplex Outdoor Cafe is located on the busiest street corner in the West Village, and is one of the best people-watching spots in the City.

The first thing we did was to interview the staff members and see what would make it easier to do their job. We purchased huge adjustable umbrellas for the daytime, and used the same color to faux-paint a series of custom-built planter boxes - which not only delineate the space, but provide an opportunity for boxwood plants to give the feeling of nature.

LED market lights were added, which look great at night. Stainless steel tables are sleek and modern as well as extremely easy to clean, and comfortable aluminum and wood chairs to coordinate. The floor plan was laid out to maximize capacity. The response has been wonderful, and the cafe has become even more popular since the re-design.

The Cabaret Theater offers live entertainment every night. The manager wanted a space that looked great, was easy to maintain, and reflected the history of this club which has been a downtown staple for over six decades.

We chose new commercial grade carpeting that could handle an audience of 70 people coming and going two times per night. Dark-colored chairs, tables and tablecloths can handle their heavy use, and a dark faux finish wall was painted which gives great ambience when the lights are on, and "disappears" when performances are taking place to give focus to those on the stage. Tables and chairs were selected at different heights - shorter in front, taller in back, to give everyone in the audience a great view of the performance on stage.

Custom-painted images of the stars and celebrities who all got their start at the theater were commissioned, framed, and placed on the main wall. When the show is on, the house lights go down, and the theatrical lights go up on the stage. Walls and tables seem to disappear into the darkness, and the audience is sure to have a good time seeing their favorite performers!