My Houzz: Smart Storage and Bold Color in a New York apartment Compact

My Houzz: Smart Storage and Bold Color in a New York apartment Compact - Deby and Vivek Matthews face a common dilemma for newly married couples: the merger of their tricks and their styles . Deby like the color and pattern and Vivek leans more towards a conservative masculine style. For help with their apartment in the East Village of New York, they have turned to Amanda Gorski creator of Homepolish. Gorski has worked closely with the couple to create a space that each of them could love and feel comfortable in.

Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here Deby and Vivek Matthews and their cat, Penny
Location East Village in New York
designer Amanda Gorski Homepolish
Size 2 rooms 2 bathrooms

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in the early stages of design process, Gorski studied all the details on the couple to have an idea of ​​what kind of space would work for them. "I listen to each item as I can, how to dress to art, books and music they have in their homes, she said. Matthews wanted a house that was warm and cozy, chic and sophisticated. They said they wanted the designer "Storage and color without overwhelming. The challenge in the decoration of a large amount maintained the sense of three separate spaces - kitchen, living room and dining room.

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to solve their storage dilemma, the couple installed an integrated wall unit where n ' there was nothing before, but a wall-mounted TV and a few stools underneath. "This massive wall screaming for attention, Gorski said. The unit closed storage underneath to keep electronics and DVDs, while a sliding library ladder provides easy access to things on the top shelves.

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Before the wall unit has been installed, Deby and Vivek had a lot of books, photographs and ornaments, but nowhere to show. The cabinet doors are accessorized with leather drawer chestnut handles with polished-nickel nail Turnstyle Designs

Painting :. Bermuda Turquoise, Benjamin Moore

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Since Vivek Deby and both have demanding jobs, they wanted their home to be a welcoming space where they can relax after a long day of work. To make it warm and quiet, they went with shades of blue in the living room. Night Train Benjamin Moore is painted on the walls to complete the deep blue (Bermuda Turquoise Benjamin Moore) accentuating the back shelves.

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the main living space is ideal for entertaining because of the open floor plan; space and forth from the kitchen on the couch at the dining table. Deby and Vivek also like to spend quiet evenings at home in this space.

Corner sofa: Crate & Barrel; Rustic coffee table storage: West Elm

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Deby has a background in fashion and loves to decorate with colored buttons. bright cushions complement the blue sofa; the wall above shows a map of the world to live, it divides into sections and mounted in frames.

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floors original wood were painted white and were in poor condition. To warm the space, the couple has replaced with Euro Oak LV Wood floors, polished to a matte finish. "We loved this special stage because he gave a slight hint of rustic character with wire brushing, while maintaining a clean and modern look with oak species, Gorski said. The couple was also very attracted the color of these floors because they are not a typical dark wood yellow or light brown. they, softly muted.

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The dining room is surrounded by tall windows.

Chandelier : Arctic Pear, Ochre; Presidents: Tobias, Ikea

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kitchen is original to the space and is ideal for the design of the rest of the room. the bar stools were also covered with fabric DecoratorsBest.

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favorite part of Deby and Vivek their food is the way it is open to other spaces.

Countertop: Caesarstone; Mural: Night Train, Benjamin Moore

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Gorski added an eye-catching wallpaper (Ula, Prima Eskayel) the small corridor for visual impact. "He has a beautiful blue peacock in that we used for the door and baseboard in the hallway, and then again in the back of the integrated device.

Wallpaper: Ula, Eskayel; mat: West Elm; Paint the door: Bermuda Turquoise , Benjamin Moore; console: custom, Etsy

See diagrams decorated with flamboyant wallpaper

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for the master bedroom, the couple wanted a light and airy color palette contrasts with the darker tones of the living room and create a serene atmosphere. To incorporate Deby's love for color, they brought in art and ornaments in shades of yellow and orange.

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the wall behind the bed is lined with a textured covering holly Hunt with a subtle herringbone pattern in a palette of gray and soft blue colors.

mural Half Moon Crest, Benjamin Moore

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a ladder leaning shelf in the room provides an elegant storage solution and a way to view some of the colorful ornaments of the couple.

My Houzz is a series in which we visit and photograph, personality filled houses and creative people who inhabit them. If you want your home to be featured, send photos to ukeditor@houzz.com.

My Houzz: Smart Storage and Bold Color in a New York apartment Compact My Houzz: Smart Storage and Bold Color in a New York apartment Compact

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