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the first ones always have the strongest pull on our heartstrings. an opportunity to reimagine the first apartment as a modern light-filled spacious living space
31 shades of grey-geometries

playing with geometry is hard yet rewarding-here working with hexagons and circles…
31 shades of grey-color

with all the grey tones…it was time to go off the rails….
31 shades of grey- 2 weeks in

so its been 2 weeks-and the transformation is great. see some before after photos
31 shades of grey-steel

contrasting the white kitchen cabinets are brand new stainless appliances. While the option to have all white appliances was appealing and cost effective, the contrast and advanced technology won me over.
31 shades of grey-white

a small apartment, a small kitchen. small kitchens need more planning-the rules of the triangle are hard to implement as well as the recommended space between cabinets. but it does not mean that the functionality and utility of a workspace need to be compromised. the original layout for the kitchen put all the cabinets on […]
31 shades of grey-black

Today we tried a bold approach to one wall that gets a lot of morning light and is also what will become the TV wall. It is important to take into account what is going on the wall and its location relative to lighting as we selected the appropriate paint. While the color chosen is […]
no cutting corners here…

all of us need to visit museums-they provide much needed dose of enrichment. If visiting museums in NYC, we must visit the Guggenheim-a great collection of art. So i did visit the Guggenheim-many times. I still have to try hard to remember the artwork there. But ask me about the Architecture, the volume, the space […]
Yasu House
HEARTH ARCHITECTS in addition to clear lines and long windows, i love the color and horizontal plank siding used for the entry/fence. https://archello.com/project/yasu-house
31 shades of grey-the layout

with 530 sf of livable space, there are not too many spaces to work with. Its a fine balance keeping spaces open yet provide some level of privacy. having an outdoor patio is a huge benefit !