The catch was, these shelves would need to be floating shelves... but also be able to actually hold a shelf full of books.
I matched them perfectly. and the shelves are rock solid.
I also installed the flatscreen tv...
floating shelves that work
A client with a beautiful home in the east village wanted a few more shelves that matched their existing shelves which were made of white oak.
The catch was, these shelves would need to be floating shelves... but also be able to actually hold a shelf full of books.
I matched them perfectly. and the shelves are rock solid.
I also installed the flatscreen tv...
The catch was, these shelves would need to be floating shelves... but also be able to actually hold a shelf full of books.
I matched them perfectly. and the shelves are rock solid.
I also installed the flatscreen tv...
not made in China
Vincent took a look at my blog and loved what he saw. He gave me a call with a few projects in mind.
One of the project was inspired by a table he saw at CB2.
He scanned the image and forwarded it to me... "yup, I can do it, but it's a good idea for me to stop by and go over the exact measurements first"
After going over exactly what he wanted... the design was altered to fit his needs:
1) it's a bit higher then the CB2 table (he's tall and wants to be able stand well using his laptop without having to slouch over the table),
2)it's also a bit narrower and shorter in length so it fits his kitchen space perfectly
3) made of natural wood
4) a few matching shelves above the table
5) a few minor adjustments so the table will fit well with the floor trim and other furnishing in the kitchen.
6)easily disassembled for when he moves
I didn't look at the cost of the CB2 table, I just based the cost of the table on my estimated time and materials... only right before I wrote this post did I compare the prices... and I was surprised. Including higher grade material, the extra shelves, delivery and installation the cost was not much higher than the CB2 table (but that's including extra stuff and a visit to measure and careful planning for a custom unit).
And it's definitely constructed better too, using higher quality material and detailed craftsmanship...
I think it looks amazing. It totally improved his kitchen space.
and it was a better deal than CB2, and he's supporting local people.
One of the project was inspired by a table he saw at CB2.
He scanned the image and forwarded it to me... "yup, I can do it, but it's a good idea for me to stop by and go over the exact measurements first"
After going over exactly what he wanted... the design was altered to fit his needs:
1) it's a bit higher then the CB2 table (he's tall and wants to be able stand well using his laptop without having to slouch over the table),
2)it's also a bit narrower and shorter in length so it fits his kitchen space perfectly
3) made of natural wood
4) a few matching shelves above the table
5) a few minor adjustments so the table will fit well with the floor trim and other furnishing in the kitchen.
6)easily disassembled for when he moves
I didn't look at the cost of the CB2 table, I just based the cost of the table on my estimated time and materials... only right before I wrote this post did I compare the prices... and I was surprised. Including higher grade material, the extra shelves, delivery and installation the cost was not much higher than the CB2 table (but that's including extra stuff and a visit to measure and careful planning for a custom unit).
And it's definitely constructed better too, using higher quality material and detailed craftsmanship...
I think it looks amazing. It totally improved his kitchen space.
and it was a better deal than CB2, and he's supporting local people.
fantastical shutters project
Me and Jeff batted around this idea of building a complex shutter system for his kitchen. His taste for interior design is well defined, and he has a serious love for the history flavor. His whole apartment has been carefully worked over and it looks as if it's from... perhaps the 30's? something like that...
anyways, these shutters were to be playful and not be a straight shot at old-fashioned shutters more like a playful Edward Gorey or Jan Švankmajer...
so, this was the rough design I came up with, which Jeff liked.
He wanted a fan and other things to add a strange effect.... Later after it was partly constructed we added a barometer.
I found old wood for the project: Damaged oak from an old loading dock pallet.
With the doors shut, sun streams in from the old nail holes. The fan is in the left corner.
As the doors are opened more, a lot of sun pours through.
The frame is oak as well. I painted it white so it blends into the kitchen walls, leaving the stained oak shutter doors with more contrast.
Close up of the wood color and texture.
Close up of the barometer.
close up of an eggbeater... hey... you never know when you need to beat an egg, right?
really nice porcelain handles that Jeff found. they really add alot...
anyways, these shutters were to be playful and not be a straight shot at old-fashioned shutters more like a playful Edward Gorey or Jan Švankmajer...
so, this was the rough design I came up with, which Jeff liked.
He wanted a fan and other things to add a strange effect.... Later after it was partly constructed we added a barometer.
I found old wood for the project: Damaged oak from an old loading dock pallet.
With the doors shut, sun streams in from the old nail holes. The fan is in the left corner.
As the doors are opened more, a lot of sun pours through.
The frame is oak as well. I painted it white so it blends into the kitchen walls, leaving the stained oak shutter doors with more contrast.
Close up of the wood color and texture.
Close up of the barometer.
close up of an eggbeater... hey... you never know when you need to beat an egg, right?
really nice porcelain handles that Jeff found. they really add alot...
basic kitchen remodel
This just your basic kitchen remodel... the apartment had really old small and outdated cabinets... So we tore those out and installed something much more useful...
You can see the black or dark spot where the old cabinets were...
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With the new cabinets install. Adjustable shelves, large flexible storage space...
Really changed the kitchen.
You can see the black or dark spot where the old cabinets were...
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With the new cabinets install. Adjustable shelves, large flexible storage space...
Really changed the kitchen.
CATBOX DELUX
Kate is a designer, an artist (and great cook)...
When I first walked into her apt on the LES I already knew I was going to enjoy what she had in store. In her apartment were carefully crafted or choosen pieces. Displaying her love of design and love of experimenting. Colors, shapes and textures all thoughtfully intertwined.
She wanted a catbox, for the litter box... so the pebbles from the litter box wouldn't spread around the room.
But not just a simple container. She wanted it wallpapered on the inside... w/ a plexiglass front.
Ryan: man of many hats
EMPTY
FULLY LOADED
ryan is a busy man. along with a full time job he runs a record label and also makes music as well... He needed an area in his apt for his music set up. I built a desk to hold his records, turn tables, keyboards, Mac, speakers etc... I installed it seamlessly into a small niche in his apt and now he has an amazing workstation. And now he's ready to rock.
Roger's masterpiece
roger has an apt on the ues, his front widow faces central park. He is an art collector and artist himself. He also loves gardening and has an amazing plant collecting that overflows from his front window onto the fire-escape. The window grill is something he designed himself to hold planters. When it's open the plant life fill his living room in a natural loving way.
I worked with a faux-finisher and together with input from a handful of designers we completely transformed his living room. I built two bookshelves (the bottom portion with two drawers) w/ mirrored backs. One large cabinet w/ mirrored doors and side. Bracketless narrow shelves for artwork and bracketless triangle shelves. Along with rehabing the fireplace and random other odds and ends.
bracketless narrow shelves and bookshelf.
roger's artwork
large cabinet all mirrored, inside adjustable shelves.
triangle shelves
view of planter window grill open.
view from kitchen.
fireplace with artwork.
boookshelf w mirrored back
bottom portion of bookshelf: 2 draws
.
I worked with a faux-finisher and together with input from a handful of designers we completely transformed his living room. I built two bookshelves (the bottom portion with two drawers) w/ mirrored backs. One large cabinet w/ mirrored doors and side. Bracketless narrow shelves for artwork and bracketless triangle shelves. Along with rehabing the fireplace and random other odds and ends.
bracketless narrow shelves and bookshelf.
roger's artwork
large cabinet all mirrored, inside adjustable shelves.
triangle shelves
view of planter window grill open.
view from kitchen.
fireplace with artwork.
boookshelf w mirrored back
bottom portion of bookshelf: 2 draws
.
Lance and Harry
Lance and Harry have been carefully crafting an extremely stylish home in midtown, for it seems, quite a few years. When they came to me with the wish to spice up their office space, I was excited and up for the challenge. They needed more space (as usual), less clutter, better usability etc... After going over a few different design ideas we settled on this one:
Basically 6 boxes set on top of each other (on one corner), and storage/desk support box. I was happy to see that my contribution to there very hip pad was a success. I wish I had more pics of their apartment but that's another post I guess.
-I did a second smaller project for them as well. A simple book self for the bedroom.
Basically 6 boxes set on top of each other (on one corner), and storage/desk support box. I was happy to see that my contribution to there very hip pad was a success. I wish I had more pics of their apartment but that's another post I guess.
-I did a second smaller project for them as well. A simple book self for the bedroom.
Perfect Eye
Here is a perfect example of not doing a whole lot to get great results. Jane has a wonderful sense and knowledge of style and design. It was good to meet her and help improve her living space. She needed a more workable space in her walk-through kitchen area and we decided two slim shelves would solve this issue.
I added a slight curve to the lower shelf to keep it from seeming boxy (it's a narrow shelf so even an inch does make a difference). After custom fitting it into her kitchen and painting it gloss white we both thought it was beautiful.
Yes we are both nerds.
I hung some shelves as well, they looked so good I had to include
them.
Jane is a nature with decorating, as soon as I finished installing them, she set this up right away.
I love the red.
I added a slight curve to the lower shelf to keep it from seeming boxy (it's a narrow shelf so even an inch does make a difference). After custom fitting it into her kitchen and painting it gloss white we both thought it was beautiful.
Yes we are both nerds.
I hung some shelves as well, they looked so good I had to include
them.
Jane is a nature with decorating, as soon as I finished installing them, she set this up right away.
I love the red.
Goodbye Blue Monday Wallpaper
This is wallpaper that I designed and silk screened (5 colors) about 2 years ago and was meant for a cafe in Chicago (earwax cafe), but due to change of plans, I was left with the wallpaper and no where to install it.
Goodbye blue monday is an awesome chill-out spot in bushwick, that I
frequent. It's style is a mish-mash of seemingly disparate influences. I thought my wallpaper would work well in this environment, so I asked Steve (the proprietor, manager, and all around uber cool dude) if he would be interested in my wallpaper on his walls. He said yes and so here you are. The quality of the photos is not so great... but you get the idea.
Here's a close-up on the design:
Neils maxed out loft/work room
We took Neils room, which is small for sure, and packed in as much as we could.
I built a loft bed:
Also work desk, and shelves using oak wood and staining it a dark ebony to match the rest of his apt. It turned out amazing:
I included a secret storage area on top of the shelving unit:
Also included in this project was a cabinet for his hallway:
All in all it turned out pretty awesome.
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