Fourteen stories high in Manhattan - Indiana barn wood transforms a luxury residence.
My first residential project was on an upper floor of a pre-war building in the heart of downtown NYC. The condo was purchased as a cliché 90’s nightmare. The good news was the south and west exposures had unobstructed views, and flooded the space with natural light – there was hope. I have a soft spot for high-gloss white floors. This creates a blank canvas while highlighting the warmth and texture of the barn wood. The play on lines achieved a sophisticated nest in the Manhattan skyline.
Enter a hybrid
At the time the project started – the use of reclaimed wood was trending in interior design. Yet, I always saw it used in its natural form – wide plank and worn edges to achieve a rustic effect. I hand selected the most silver-colored bunch from the lot of rough boards and cut them into thin clean strips, which gave created a modern/minimal feel without sacrificing the warmth.
Natural barrier
A similar move was used in the guest bedroom – even thinner strips cover a sound proofing foam that was a much needed upgrade between the two bedrooms.
A repeat affair
After the success at Moon Room, I used a similar design and tailored this piece to the style of the client. The headboard and frame are Somali fabrics that I over-dyed in pastel colors to create a geometric collage. The oak was whitewashed to provide a nice contrast for the inlaid brass strips.
Fourteen stories high in Manhattan - Indiana barn wood transforms a luxury residence.
My first residential project was on an upper floor of a pre-war building in the heart of downtown NYC. The condo was purchased as a cliché 90’s nightmare. The good news was the south and west exposures had unobstructed views, and flooded the space with natural light – there was hope. I have a soft spot for high-gloss white floors. This creates a blank canvas while highlighting the warmth and texture of the barn wood. The play on lines achieved a sophisticated nest in the Manhattan skyline.
Enter a hybrid
At the time the project started – the use of reclaimed wood was trending in interior design. Yet, I always saw it used in its natural form – wide plank and worn edges to achieve a rustic effect. I hand selected the most silver-colored bunch from the lot of rough boards and cut them into thin clean strips, which gave created a modern/minimal feel without sacrificing the warmth.
Natural barrier
A similar move was used in the guest bedroom – even thinner strips cover a sound proofing foam that was a much needed upgrade between the two bedrooms.
A repeat affair
After the success at Moon Room, I used a similar design and tailored this piece to the style of the client. The headboard and frame are Somali fabrics that I over-dyed in pastel colors to create a geometric collage. The oak was whitewashed to provide a nice contrast for the inlaid brass strips.
