by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Apr 12, 2021 | Apartment Renovations, Home Design, Interior Design, Renovations
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... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Apr 12, 2021 | Apartment Renovations, Home Design, Interior Design, Residential
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... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Apr 14, 2021 | Interior Design, Loft Design in NYC
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... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Apr 14, 2021 | Apartment Renovations, Architects, Interior Design, Loft Design in NYC, Residential, Townhouses
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.... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jan 10, 2021 | Apartment Renovations, Interior Design, Loft Design in NYC, Renovations
In New York City the term Loft means an apartment in former manufacturing and commercial buildings that have been converted into residential use. These buildings are found all over New York City, but mostly in neighborhoods such as SoHo, Tribeca, Chelsea, NoMad, and... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Oct 29, 2020 | Apartment Renovations, Interior Design, Loft Design in NYC
SoHo is the New York center of loft apartments with deep history and significant architectural character. This neighborhood once housed manufacturing and warehouse buildings that have since been converted into luxurious lofts and subsequently became some of the most... 
