Artistic New York Loft

In an all-loft building in the Union Square area of Manhattan, designer Ryan Korban was tasked with making a wide-open, cold space feel like a home. Combining luxurious elements, vintage furnishings, and the aforementioned electric street-chic art collection, Korban crafted a sophisticated space that perfectly balances two contrasting aesthetics to create a wholly original home.

via:nicety.livejournal.com originally posted:domainehome.com

Bringing Rio a Bit Closer

Cristiane Peixoto, a floral designer, and her husband, Marcus Silberman, an investment banker, are from Rio de Janeiro, and as Ms. Peixoto said, “Life in Rio is all about being on the beach and outdoors.” So when the couple bought an apartment for their family in Manhattan, they chose one with as much space outdoors as there is indoors.

via:nytimes.com