Last weekend was the annual Open House New York (OHNY) event. The doors of over 275 sites were open for New Yorkers and visitors with an interest in design and architecture. Just as last year, I volunteered along with Nina of Living in No. 40. This year, we were assigned volunteer duties at the “Chinatown Loft” site. Bonus: It was a […]
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 […]
At Home in Brooklyn
Today’s house tour takes us to a small Brooklyn apartment. How small? 675 square feet (62.7 sq m). With one of the owners working for a firm dedicated to a less-is-more approach to design and living, it would be a challenge well met. All things considered extra were sold off online prior to the […]
Bringing the Outdoors In
Such good weather around here this past weekend. And, despite the lurking seasonal allergy that is about to hit me, I have really enjoyed spending time outside. So, it makes complete sense to begin the week with a snippet of an interior that seems to have gone all the way with bringing the outdoors in. Using green […]
At Home In An Industrial Loft
Today’s home tour takes us to an industrial loft in cape town. The owners are a pair of architects, Greg and Kate Scott, with no interest in leaving the comforts of city-center living. Even after the arrival of a little one. Which, at 840 square feet (78 sq m), would prove to be quite […]