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NYC Apartment Kitchen Ideas

NYC Apartment Kitchen Ideas

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 23, 2024 | Apartment Renovations, Interior Design, Kitchen Design

The kitchen is such a crucial space within a home that its design must be held to a high standard. There are endless options when designing a kitchen, but making a space that works for you and exhibits your character is a great starting point. I am Jorge Fontan, an...
Can You Use a Marble Slab as a Backsplash?

Can You Use a Marble Slab as a Backsplash?

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jan 3, 2024 | Interior Design, Kitchen Design, Materials & Finishes

There are many different materials you can use for a backsplash but none are to be compared with full stone slabs such as marble.   Using a Marble Slab Backsplash You can use a marble slab as a backsplash which is a very high-end look. Installing a full slab...
12 Details from a High-End NYC Apartment Renovation

12 Details from a High-End NYC Apartment Renovation

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Dec 31, 2023 | Apartment Renovations, Interior Design, Luxury Interiors

A High-End apartment renovation is defined by the quality of the craftsmanship and materials used throughout the home. For example, high-end renovations use custom cabinetry and top-of-the-line appliances to create a truly luxury home. Quality is everything when...
Why White Oak is Good for Flooring

Why White Oak is Good for Flooring

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jan 3, 2024 | Home Design, Interior Design, Materials & Finishes

There are many options for wood flooring, but they are not all equal. You should consider both durability and aesthetics when selecting wood floors. White Oak is consistently a good choice of all the wood floors you can use and is high on my list of options.   Is...
How to Use 3D Tiles for Your Bathroom

How to Use 3D Tiles for Your Bathroom

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 21, 2023 | Bathroom Design, Interior Design, Materials & Finishes

Color, pattern, texture, and accessory variations are some of the ways to enhance a bathroom design. One unique option to elevate your bathroom is to incorporate 3D tiles. Most tiles are flat, but 3D tiles have three-dimensional surfaces with ins and outs, creating...
Curbless Shower Pros and Cons

Curbless Shower Pros and Cons

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 20, 2024 | Apartment Renovations, Bathroom Design, Interior Design

When designing and building a shower you have generally two options to go with: a Shower Curb or a Curbless Shower.   What is a Curbless Shower? A curbless shower is a shower where the bathroom floor is continuous to the shower without a curb or any other...
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