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Living Room Decorating Ideas From NYC Apartments
Artwork One of the best ways to transform a space is to add artwork. Hanging art on your living room walls will add beauty, color, character, and can help showcase individuality. Not all people are big on artwork for the home, but this is a really great...
Architectural Characteristics of NYC Lofts
Loft apartments in New York City are a highly sought after portion of the city's real estate stock. These unique apartments can be found in areas such as Tribeca, SoHo, Chelsea, and NoMad. They are typically high-end residential units in which the architectural design...
2021 Residential Design Trends
When considering the upcoming year and what trends we can expect to see in home and apartment design, we must reflect on what changes we've seen in the past year. People are spending more time at home and therefore require residential spaces that are more conducive to...
Exposed Brick Interior Ideas
As an architect in New York, people often ask me about exposed brick in their homes and apartments. They want to know why exposed brick might be a good option, and why there is such a cachet around exposing bricks in New York City. In the nineteenth and early...
Backsplash Design Ideas for the Kitchen
Backsplash design involves selecting materials, colors, and patterns with visual and practical matters taken into consideration. The backsplash is a key part of the kitchen aesthetic and serves as a protective surface making the backsplash selection process integral...
Do You Need A Backsplash In Your Kitchen
Water and grease splatter from cooking are major problems in a kitchen. The wall behind the stove and sink is one area at risk for damage and staining, which is why you need to have a backsplash in your kitchen. A backsplash is the vertical surface at the back of a...
New York Loft Style Apartment
What is a Loft in New York? In New York, a loft is an apartment within a building that was originally built for industrial, warehouse, or commercial use that has since been converted to residential occupancy. NYC Lofts often have distinct architectural features such...
Residential Design Firm NYC Architects
I am Jorge Fontan, owner of Fontan Architecture, a New York City based architecture and design firm working on residential design projects throughout NYC. Below is a brief overview of some of the residential renovations we have completed over the last few years....
Converting SRO To Single Family in NYC
SRO stands for Single Room Occupancy. These are typically Class B rental units where individuals rent a single room and have shared bathroom facilities. In New York, many small buildings, townhouses, and brownstones were converted to SROs. Today there is a trend for...
How To Start an Apartment Renovation In NY
Starting an apartment renovation in New York City can be a complicated process. However, if you take it one step at a time, put together a good team, and have a solid game plan, you will be just fine. Renovating your apartment means you need to hire an architect and...
