It’s easy for me to keep things because they’ve been useful or good enough in the past. Or because it feels like a waste to buy something new (that I like) to replace something that I already have (that I probably was given secondhand in college). Just this week I got rid of a bookshelf that tilts to the right, which I’ve been moving from place to place for the last eight years. I honestly should have let it go a while ago. There’s nothing wrong with being selective when it comes to big pieces and purchases, but it’s also okay to pull the trigger and to make it a priority to be intentional with a space. For me, an intentionally designed home – even on the cheap – just feels inspiring, refreshed and mature. This Brooklyn Heights brownstone apartment wasn’t just moved into – the new tenants made it a place that reflects their taste and spirit by starting fresh with furniture and hiring a designer.
Ebonie and Dave, both attorneys, wanted to be closer to friends and better transportation to and from work. When they moved from Sunnyside to Brooklyn Heights, they decided to really settle in and make their new apartment into a home. The dingy paint, rough walls and older kitchen were worth the natural light and layout in this 850-square-foot brownstone. “We love our jobs, but we spend a ton of time in sterile office environments. We wanted a home that felt the opposite of that environment – interesting, expressive, calming, and casual,” Ebonie says. Designed by Jill Danyelle and executed by Ebonie and Dave, this home is the inspired, layered and sophisticated apartment that can take them away from the office completely. There are bits of mid-century, coastal and global elements coordinated perfectly throughout the space.
With Jill’s design and direction, Ebonie and Dave have created a refined space they love. “It took quite a bit of work to turn this apartment into a place that felt like home. We moved in during the summer and spent many a weekend painting when we would have rather been hanging in the park. Working with Jill was amazing and I really learned a ton about how to put a room together and the importance of measuring and planning before making any purchases,” Ebonie says. “I really wanted this apartment to feel like home. I think we really accomplished that. I think something about turning 30 makes you want to get it together and get a coffee table! This is our first apartment that has felt grown-up and complete.” —Lauren
SOURCE LIST
Living Area
brass birds – eBay
ceiling light fixture – eBay
kilim rug – eBay
brass coffee table – eBay
small Indian table – eBay
smaller artwork – eBay
bentwood chairs – eBay
leather pouf – eBay
hanging quilt – eBay
credenza – Craigslist
large mirror – Craigslist
task lamp (painted gold) – IKEA
shelves (painted gold) – IKEA
sisal rug – IKEA
18″ blue pillows – West Elm
tablecloth – shawl bought in Mexico
Carved wood side table – World Market
Paint – Half Moon Crest by Benjamin Moore
Jens Risom Walnut Green Vinyl Lounge Chair – Modern Montage
Bedroom
headboard – West Elm
dresser – Craigslist
nightstands – eBay
rattan stools – eBay
mirror – eBay
lamp – eBay
painting – eBay
sconces – IKEA
curtains – IKEA
ceiling fixture – Crate & Barrel
linen bedding – CB2
throw at end of bed – West Elm
Wall paint – Whitestone by Benjamin Moore
nightstand paint – Island Getaway by Benjamin Moore
Rug – Land of Nod
Office
desks – IKEA
wall cabinets – IKEA
cabinet – IKEA
shelves – IKEA
Rug – Land of Nod
Lighting – Crate & Barrel
Painting – flea market
chairs – Craigslist
desk lamp – Etsy
Wall Paint – Chantilly Lace by Benjamin Moore
via Design*Sponge http://ift.tt/1HFvyDi From Lauren Chorpening
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