You’ll find all kinds of design inspiration in New York City, from high-end chic to quirky fun. And fun, unusual items are definitely what you’ll find at Mxyplyzyk, a one-of-a-kind store in the West Village neighborhood of Manhattan. Owner Kevin Brynan gives us a tour of his cool shop.
Designing for a small space is all about dual function. For HGTV’s Urban Oasis apartment, Vern Yip found a circa-1970s glass and chrome bar cart that doubles as a chic end table. He bought the piece at Buck House, a Manhattan boutique that offers a unique collection of antique furniture and art from around the world. In this video, owner Deborah Buck gives us a tour of the store at 1318 Madison Avenue and shares her philosophy to interior design.
-Annalisa Burgos, senior editor of HGTV’s FrontDoor.com
When you have a small kitchen like most Manhattanites, the kitchen cabinets you have are even more valuable. Rather than rely on standard shelves, look for shelving systems that make your cabinets more functional. In this video, right-sizing design expert Gale Steves and I visit Hafele’s Manhattan showroom to check out different ways to configure kitchen cabinets, including clever solutions for corners and hard-to-reach spaces.
-Annalisa Burgos, senior editor of HGTV’s FrontDoor.com
The book you choose for your coffee table says a lot about you. Renowned designer Vern Yip chose a number of great books for HGTV’s Urban Oasis apartment, including a few selections from the Aperture Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing photography through its popular Aperture magazine, books, exhibitions and educational programs. In this video, I visit the Aperture Gallery & Bookstore in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City to see what treasures you can find for your own home, from a city-inspired picture book to a limited edition black-and-white print.
-Annalisa Burgos, senior editor of HGTV’s FrontDoor.com
In Manhattan, a 400-square-foot condo will cost you about $400,000, depending on the neighborhood. As you can imagine, that’s not very much space for the money. But when you live in New York, you’re here to enjoy the city, not the apartment. Still, that doesn’t mean Manhattanites should suffer in cramped living spaces. We get creative.
That 400-square-foot condo is likely a studio or efficiency, so technically you don’t have a room for your bed, which ends up taking up most of the floor space. In this video, I talk with “right-sizing” design expert Gale Steves in the Hafele showroom about designing an invisible bedroom to maximize the space in a tiny apartment.
-Annalisa Burgos, senior editor of HGTV’s FrontDoor.com.
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The 1970s Italian art glass crystal chandelier in the HGTV Urban Oasis apartment kitchen is pure glam.
Designer Vern Yip found the unique piece at Las Venus, a Lower East Side boutique that specializes in mid-century modern furniture, lighting and accessories. In this video, I tour the store with owner/architect Kenneth Clark.
-Annalisa Burgos, senior editor of HGTV’s FrontDoor.com
We all could use more closet space. But for the average Manhattanite, it’s not unusual to live in an apartment the size of someone’s walk-in closet. In this video, I talk with “right-sizing” design expert Gale Steves in the Hafele showroom about a new way to configure your closet to maximize space. If you haven’t heard of Hafele, check it out. The German hardware technology manufacturer offers some very innovative solutions for organization and design.
-Annalisa Burgos, senior editor of HGTV’s FrontDoor.com.
Did you notice the cool lamps Vern used in the Urban Oasis apartment?
He found these elegant items at Haus Interior, a home décor boutique and interior design firm in Manhattan’s trendy Nolita neighborhood. In this video, I check out the shop’s unique finds with owner/designer Nina Freudenberger.
-Annalisa Burgos, senior editor for HGTV’s FrontDoor.com,
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