A couple has restored and reimagined a nearly decimated building as a home and a cultural hub, revealing the complexity of the city’s past.
Category: Interior Design and Furnishings
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In Cairo, a Mansion Where the Layers of History Show Through
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Eboni K. Williams and Her ‘Harlem Jewel Box’
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:The broadcaster and author’s brief to her designer was simple: ‘Imagine if Josephine Baker lived in Harlem today. That’s what I want this apartment to look like.’
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This Chef’s SoHo Loft Is Strictly Invitation Only
The New York Times – T Magazine:Yann Nury’s New York atelier, where he hosts the lucky few for meals, doubles as a secret design haven.
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What Can a 1970s Magazine Teach Us Today?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:The cluttered, lively ethos of Apartment Life offers an antidote to the chilly perfectionism of Instagram — and creative ideas that still feel relevant.
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9 Furniture Designers From Across the African Diaspora
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Jomo Tariku, a designer and data scientist, shines a spotlight on trailblazing industrial artisans and their provocative, inspiring work.
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The Interior Lives of Black Homes
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:A new wave of books, exhibitions and archival projects work to tell a more complete story of spaces designed for and by Black homeowners.
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An Interior Designer’s Love Letter to the Sky
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Shalini Misra designed her Lexington Avenue apartment as an aerie filled with treasures that celebrates the feeling of “floating in the clouds.”
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There’s No Muse Like Home
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Two product designers discuss their own private diasporas.
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Putting Black Design in a Spotlight
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:How tastemakers in three world capitals are driving appreciation for Black creators and collectibles.
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In Georgetown, a Gut Renovation to Create a Dream Home
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:The floors were sagging, the roof was leaking, man of the original details had been stripped out. In other words, it was perfect — for a gut renovation.
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A Designer Creates a Secret Garden in a Dutch Former Factory
The New York Times – T Magazine:Valentin Loellmann shares his home with the trees that inspire his work.
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What You Should Know Before Choosing Kitchen Cabinets
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:It’s more complicated than you might think. Here’s what to consider before you spend a lot on the wrong ones.