We missed this tip in an email flood about three weeks ago but thought it was worth bringing to the forefront today. A quick video tour by Nate Berkus of his ...
...Chicago apartment is available for viewing at People.
A few details we liked from the video:
Nate's got a nicely organized landing strip in the entry - maybe he did The Cure?
The monogrammed cocktail napkins at the bar are a fun touch.
A wall of books surround the television, making it feel like a library/lounge just as much as a media room.
The carpeting in classic patterns (stripes, links) add plenty of visual interest while staying fairly subtle overall.
A fireplace in the bedroom is just one of those dream items.
We were surprised to see how current the kitchen cabinets and counters look even though they are from a remodel done in the 50s.Check it out right here: People
More Nate Berkus on Apartment Therapy:
Nate Berkus' Chicago Apartment
Comments (27)
Nate Berkus is almost freakishly handsome. He must be evil.
Nate Berkus, my kind of gay.
I must be getting old. Everything flashed by too quickly. I'm sitting here going, "Wha? What was that?"
What I could make out looked really nice though.
Wow! Looks a lot better in pictures.
He is so good looking and has such charm, I didn't really even look at the apartment. I can see why Oprah adores him so much.
I like his boyfriend more. Super hot and he designs sexy stillettos.
I want his bathroom and closet. WANT.
want closet, want closet, want closet, want closet, want closet, want closet...
I'm not sure I would use the word "flood" in a description of anything Nate Berkus-related... Kinda insensitive if you ask me.
Oh, no one was asking me? Okay; as you were.
Where can I find the brown pillow? It looks so good!
I agree with carlitadee, it went by way too quick. I don't remember a thing from his place! But from what I saw it was nice, though a bit dark for my tastes. :)
Laura
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i kept going back to try to see the bathroom, but i couldn't make out much of anything. what kind of floor is that. it looks like the hexagon tiles, but i can't really understand if they are marble or what.
i love nate! i love how he designed his place. i wish he'd come over to my house and redo my mess of a house!
Carter76, good point. Maybe Janel doesn't know about Nate's loss(?).
Love the bathroom and closet! Most of the kitchen looks amazing, too. I just don't like the big gaps around the cooker. I completely understand why he wouldn't want to touch the kitchen cabinetry as is, but that space seems a bit odd.
I need one of those pigs...where is it from?
I would be impressed if this was a friend's home, but from a designer I am non "wow"ed.
ooh, cute boyfriend, cute place.
carlitadee and grafxnerd -- I'm with you.
As long as videos are posted with the "NYPD Blue" style of jumping around, jerky camera motions, etc, then print magazines will thrive. That style may be fine for the Blair Witch Project, those of us interested in design and decor want to study the images.
That said, Nate's a cutie, and his apartment is probably very nice. (I say 'probably' because I can't really see it very well.)
Now, here's how to do video (if you want to study an interior)
http://www.kentucky.com/181/story/532854.html
It's the original link posted with another AT story.
what was that above the fireplace in the bedroom? a vertical display? dark art? smoked mirror?
agreed moving much too fast.
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On the issue of "moving too fast": pause it. You can stare at the details as long as you like. It's the 21st century.
Ooo, so handsome. I know he must smell really good too! mmm, Nate!
he's by far the hottest designer, who cares if he's gay. =)
I agree with m. I think it looks better in pictures than in real life - especially the living room. I think the scale appears different in pictures than with people in it and the lighting is better in photographs. That being said, it is a very nice apartment.
Who is this guy and who should I care?
Oh Geez..... American's have embraced the lowest common denominator of aesthetics and quality... NB is not a good designer. You all like him because he is good looking and speaks well... He is someone who thinks he is terminally unique and is not.. Y-A-W-N