Another Open House New York tour to share with you today. This time, of an NYC apartment located in the 70 Pine Street building. About the Building At the time of it’s completion, in 1932, this 67-story building was the third tallest in NYC. These days, it is still the 8th tallest. Art Deco details abound […]
Converted Barn House Living
I am leaving you for the week with a look at a converted barn. The 19th century structure was first converted by its owner in 1989. It was renovated once again just a few years ago with “warmth and homeliness” in mind. The renovations included an extension and the removal of beams and ceilings from some […]
holiday @ home {essex, uk}
Happy 12/12/12! Believe it or not, today’s holiday home is actually a farm house built in 1689. Rather than introducing the traditional red and green into their home, these homeowners have opted to adapt the seasonal decor to their existing colour palette of blues, white and grays. The result is festive all the same. {photography […]
old, meet new {Baix Emporadá, Spain}
When searching for old structures turned into contemporary homes, Spain never disappoints. The country is full of these gems. This old lime kiln was reformed into a home making use of natural materials and simple furniture pieces. These include a dining table made up of solid oak and a coffee table made of iron […]
old, meet new {Greenwich, CT}
When I came across this home I thought, “ooh, a church conversion”. These are always great to see because it is an unexpected use of an existing structure. Though, this particular conversion of a 19th century Baptist church, takes things to another level. This is the result of a collaboration between an open-minded homeowner […]