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Gallery Style Shelving Design for the Home

Gallery Style Shelving Design for the Home

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Apr 9, 2026 | Home Design, Interior Design, Renovating

Built-in shelving can become a defining architectural feature within a home. When designed thoughtfully, shelving moves beyond simple storage and begins to function more like a gallery wall. Books, objects, and artwork are framed within the architecture of the room,...
Tonal Interiors: Creating Depth Through a Limited Color Palette

Tonal Interiors: Creating Depth Through a Limited Color Palette

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Apr 9, 2026 | Home Design, Interior Design, Renovating

I was recently asked by Homes & Gardens to comment on tonal living room design. The discussion centered on how restrained variation within a palette can create a room that feels composed and intentional rather than visually fragmented. Tonal interior design uses a...
30 Contemporary Design Details from NYC Homes

30 Contemporary Design Details from NYC Homes

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jan 27, 2026 | Interior Design, Home Design

Contemporary residential design is a fluid term for design that reflects current modes of living, technology, and, of course, aesthetics. These homes are designed in accordance with current trends, styles, and functional needs. A contemporary home spans a broad...
30 Transitional Apartment Renovation Details in NYC

30 Transitional Apartment Renovation Details in NYC

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Nov 26, 2025 | Apartment Renovations, Home Design, Interior Design

A purely traditional design offers warmth, intricate detailing, and a sense of enduring elegance but risks feeling dated, overly formal, or compartmentalized in its layout. Conversely, a strictly contemporary design embraces clean lines, open spaces, and modern...
Bespoke NYC Loft Renovation: A Fully Custom Luxury Apartment Design

Bespoke NYC Loft Renovation: A Fully Custom Luxury Apartment Design

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Mar 26, 2026 | Lofts, Apartment Renovations, Interior Design

A luxury home should reflect the identity of its occupants and be shaped to support how they live. In New York City, where architecture and high standards define the residential landscape, design plays an essential role. This is especially true for loft apartments,...
Custom Stone Bathroom Sinks: Design Ideas from a New York Architect

Custom Stone Bathroom Sinks: Design Ideas from a New York Architect

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Apr 6, 2026 | Bathroom Design, Home Design, Interior Design

Designing a luxury bathroom requires a high level of customization and the use of natural materials. Every element is considered as part of a cohesive architectural composition. Custom stone sinks are a defining feature in a luxury bathroom. Materials such as marble,...
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