Houzz Tour: A tiny Brooklyn studio Gets a Makeover bright light - "We wanted to show people how they could live in a small space without feeling like they lived in miniature, says designer Lyndsay Caleo Brooklyn Home Company. Caleo and his colleague Fitzhugh Karol, the two designers from art and furniture design, have adopted an artistic approach to implement this small studio apartment in Brooklyn. Balancing bright and warm white wood affordable bases and parts made to custom hand, and smooth and rough textures, space offers great lessons on how to live in a small space, mixing old and new, and give a unique house and his personality.
at studio a Glance
Who lives here during renovations, nobody
Location New York City
Size studio, bathroom
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Photography by Emily Gilbert Photography
"Sometimes the space you when things need to be said just says Karol. Ikea sofa Liatrop table is the first thing one sees when entering the studio, and it provides a great landing strip for keys and mail. The pair wanted to create an entry area defined with a console table and a corner of the room that was not closed from the light provided by three windows.
They contrast with the crisp white walls of rough pieces. Ceiling beams are leftover pieces from each other of their regenerated projects; Maple floors are recovered which came from a plant in Virginia
"Sometimes the space you when things need to be said just says Karol. Ikea sofa Liatrop table is the first thing one sees when entering the studio, and it provides a great landing strip for keys and mail. The pair wanted to create an entry area defined with a console table and a corner of the room that was not closed from the light provided by three windows.
They contrast with the crisp white walls of rough pieces. Ceiling beams are leftover pieces from each other of their regenerated projects; Maple floors are recovered which came from a plant in Virginia
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Walking in the lobby of the building during its renovation, the two were struck by executives wood discovered during the demolition. "It looked so beautiful with all the old plaster stuck on it ... we took that cue the home and created this corner of the room out of it, Karol said.
"wood panels are a great way to incorporate texture," Caleo says. While they are not able to use panels recovered from the bottom (think messy old plaster dust and allergies), they gave the new parts not sanded altered patina coating in a white primer mixture thinned water and some gray paint . The lattice defines the corner of the room, to filter light through and serves as a unique sculptural element that refers to the building's history.
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Accordion Metal Side Table: Urban Outfitters; Phrena Pendant Light: Artecnica; Mariposa table lamps: Z Gallery
"wood panels are a great way to incorporate texture," Caleo says. While they are not able to use panels recovered from the bottom (think messy old plaster dust and allergies), they gave the new parts not sanded altered patina coating in a white primer mixture thinned water and some gray paint . The lattice defines the corner of the room, to filter light through and serves as a unique sculptural element that refers to the building's history.
Read that white can do for you in the room
Accordion Metal Side Table: Urban Outfitters; Phrena Pendant Light: Artecnica; Mariposa table lamps: Z Gallery
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How they added the screen:
- base is an Ikea bed with large storage drawers underneath
- They tied 2-by-4s on the vertical bed frame with large screws, being careful not to screw in the drawer mechanism.
- They created panels with 1-by-2 rails and wooden sleepers from a building supply store.
- They attached the panels to the vertical 2-by-4.
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'There so many great options for affordable furniture that are clean, timeless classics, "says Caleo
Ektrop Sofa :. Ikea; Atoll Mirror: Ballard Designs; coffee table, rug Wisteria
Ektrop Sofa :. Ikea; Atoll Mirror: Ballard Designs; coffee table, rug Wisteria
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"It is easier to start with a basic timeless classics and then mix in hand," says Caleo. A soft decoupage plate of John Derian is at the top of the books; three paintings are by their friend, the artist Sasha Weigel, who came and painted them on site.
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Karol is a sculptor and furniture designer, and this unique kitchen island combines both. People collect newspapers fell for him, he cuts with a chainsaw and allow to dry. He sculpted the white part with a first chainsaw, then went with grinders and sanders to finish his form stacked coil. Then he applied white lacquer, soaked into the wood, and assembled the island of the coil and two pieces of cherry live-aboard. "We like to combine something rough with a high finish, said Karol
Spin Barstools :. Crate & Barrel
Spin Barstools :. Crate & Barrel
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the kitchen has a single wall of appliances and cabinets, which means that there is no larger than a small apartment kitchen cuisine, but its implementation in the open plan felt much wider, and is flooded with natural light. Island sets a nice transition from the kitchen and living room can also serve as a workspace.
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"We have invested in the most permanent parts, such as appliances, cabinets and custom hardware, says Karol. The pieces that will be here to stay were worth madness - if your kitchen is open to the rest of the space, it should be fun to watch. Besides, when you only have a few square feet of worktop and splashback to buy, marble upgrade polished Carrara do not add up to a lot of extra money.
Check out some of the reasons why kitchen islands can be a good idea for your kitchen
"We have invested in the most permanent parts, such as appliances, cabinets and custom hardware, says Karol. The pieces that will be here to stay were worth madness - if your kitchen is open to the rest of the space, it should be fun to watch. Besides, when you only have a few square feet of worktop and splashback to buy, marble upgrade polished Carrara do not add up to a lot of extra money.
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A pedestal sink and a clear glass shower guard the open and airy bathroom as possible. marine and white lights in polished Carrara marble give a luxurious feel.
The pair has given new life to the once dilapidated house. The building is divided into several apartments; see the duplex apartment, they designed and directed in the same building.
As the white look? Tell us what you think in the comments section.
The pair has given new life to the once dilapidated house. The building is divided into several apartments; see the duplex apartment, they designed and directed in the same building.
As the white look? Tell us what you think in the comments section.
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