New York, the city that never sleeps. A city that keeps inspiring, a city with a lot of different vibes, mixing opposed styles and cultures as you won’t find nowhere else in the world.
dining via SF Girl - tiles Cement Tile Shop - kitchen via Fashion me Now - Osiris large reflector chandelier Circa Lighting
The loft trend started in NY in the 80’s. The Meat District was an abandoned and dangerous area of the city. The artist were more than happy to find a big open space to rent. Later the loft became very trendy and prices went up. The loft and the industrial style still inspires a lot of people. And not only for big spaces. As much as possible open spaces, industrial type of doors with metal frame and glas. Concrete floor, cement tiles and a black kitchen with an industrial type of cooker would be the ideal.
bathroom on the left via Veranda - on the right via House and Garden - Adrienne convertible light Shades of Light
A bathroom in black and white with brass faucets to create a look NY look. Inspiration for the graphical motifs can be taken from Art Deco. Classical look for the sanitary objects and you can add a darker wood to bring a touch of warmth in this stylish bathroom. Adding bath towels with your monogram would bring in a 5 star feeling of a hotel suite.
breakfast room ara via Elle Decor-lamp Flowerpot Verner Panton &Tradition - girl with patterned hat Marimekko- kitchen via Pinterest
Colorful, vibrant, modern; all ingredients to turn a small apartment in to a modern and trendy interior. You can take inspiration from the Pop Art artists. Keep the overall look very light; white walls, white or very light tones for most of the furniture and bring in splashes of color. Important in small spaces is to create the illusion of space: your furniture suspended or on fine legs will give you visually more space. And easier to clean.
studio via Venue Report - interior via Cote Maison
Back to the open spaces where the artiste were living and working in. Surround yourself with art works, paintings, prints, sculpture and you will feel as living in an artist’ studio or art gallery. Inspiration all around you too create a very artistic interior. Mix it all up but take care not to add to much colors in big surfaces. Color touches will be or in the art works or in some small accessories. Dark wood will enhance the creative atmosphere.
image on the left via Gathered Living - picture Manhattan Lerone Pieters via Unsplash
A city that never sleeps, people going out all time to meet friends for dinner or a drink after work. You can get inspired by a lot of amazing boutique hotels, restaurants and bars for your interior to create this look in your home. Brick walls, vintage floor and an antique crystal chandelier. Velvet and leather are the top choices for the sitting area, Add some industrial prints on the wall, some touches of brass and your home will get this cozy feeling people are looking for right now.
Brooklyn NY via Twitter - interior via Elle Decor
Not only skyscrapers, you will find other parts in the city where you get a more village feeling. You see them in the movies, they make you dream to have such a place in the big city. The architecture of the houses will invite you to bring in a mix of furniture and create a cozy and relaxing bohemian interior. Combine modern and classical furniture against a background with modern art. Colors on the wall can be darker, in this case the furniture should be lighter to bring them to the foreground. Mix it up as you would go and find amazing pieces on the flea market or antiquaire.
rooftop party via Macys - cocktail Grub Street
And yes, summer will come one day and dreaming of a roof top party can be fun. Keep it simple and stylish when you have such an amazing view.
So how to bring this NY vibe in your home
industrial inspiration: brick wall - cement tiles - accessories
black and white bathroom with graphical motifs and add brass faucets
pop art inspiration: bold colors with a lot of white
studio feeling: basic colors, surround yourself with art
inspiration from the restaurants and boutique hotels: brick walls - velvet - leather and a classical chandelier
bohemian mix of furniture agains a dark background
dream of summer and a rooftop party
My favorite is the bohemian interior, what is yours?
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