apartment therapy changing the world, one room at a time

I obsessed over this apartment during smallcool. So glad to see more pictures.

I just saved at least half of these pictures for my inspiration file, it is just so beautiful! The contrasting black white and gray are so soothing and the "knick-knack" arrangement is so professional. A truly inspirational home, thanks for sharing!!

That fireplace is fantastic!

Ohh I loved this apt. during smallcool . . and I would LOVE to know where the painting/print over the fireplace is from. I adore it! Thanks for more pictures!

beautiful and interesting. love asian influences. great job!

The wallpaper around the fireplace is Osborne & Little "Mandara" in the "gilver" colorway. I should know- I have this on my wall! It's wonderful stuff.

Your welcome.

I like many individual things about this place very much, but the overall effect - overpowering, overworked, intimidating.

LOVE the living room...some of those pictures ended up in my inspiration file, too! I realize they said they were embarrassed about the matching furniture, but I think its the most successful part of the whole space. And the new table is amazing...although I'm not convinced anybody eats over there.

The bedroom is on its way to catching up with the living room, is just really cluttered.

drama is a perfect word. you've done a beautiful job!

Can someone please source the small pink lamp in the bedroom. I know I have seen it before, but I can't remember where. Thanks!

i absolutely love the bed - is it a storage bed? where did you get it?

beautiful!

I am so glad that I get see more pictures of this home. I so want to paint my apartment in dark colors now. I have a question: How is the pendant lamp affixed over the dining room table? I think I would like to do a similar set up over mine because I have popcorn ceilings I can't get rid of in my rented apartment.

I died and went to heaven. LOVE!

Amen, JoanneM.

@JoanneM -- overpowering, overworked, intimidating sounds like a description of... me. :D

As for this apartment? Lalalove it, don't mean maybe.

Kindred spirit. Hearts desire. Where does one even begin to say what they like first. I won't try, I'll just say one word...
FABULOUS!

Still one of my favorites I've seen on AT.

The photos cleared up one of my concerns from their Small Cool entry. The straight sofa in front of the bow window seemed like an odd use of space. From the angles in these photos, I can see that there isn't as much wasted space as I thought.

And the Saarinen table is a great addition.

I'm not sure if I like it but I do like the fact that it has loads of personality.

I think the pink lamp is IKEA from a few years ago (they don't sell it anymore).

Now that I have seen a full house tour, I realize that this home has loads more personality that I originally thought. So chic! Great job. I think I'm in love.

Hi Brad and Kendra, I have left a message in your small cool entry, but I am not sure if you saw it.
Anyway, this is Jing, your old neighbor in apartment 6 (3rd floor). We've been living in NYC since we moved, but we are still loyal Red Sox fans. =)

I recall that you guys had dark grey walls in your small cool entry, so you painted them lighter now?

Job well done. How are the cats doing?

Have been waiting for this house tour for a while.. great stuff!! absolutely love the new saarinen table! you deserve the win.. :)

Never fails to amuse me how some people feel a need to trash other people's homes. Put your monhey where your mouth is, and show us yours.


Brad and Kendra, it's gorgeous. The color combinations are fantastic.

Oh my! I naturally gravitate towards darker moody rooms and this totally fits the bill! All of these pictures are definitely going to be saved for my inspiration files for when I buy my first home. Thank you so much AT for sharing this!

Well done, amazing paint job...but kind of like living in a funhouse, no?

Hi Brad & Kendra! Love your home! Please tell me where you got the kitchen cart? Is it Ikea?... Thanks!

Where is that gray and yellow bedspread from?

I want it! It's very elegant.

Some really elegant architectural details in this. I like the use of some formal elements not frequently seen these days -- like the porcelain coffee pot set on the cocktail table.

I LIKE the deer head. Just as I was thinking "enough with the taxidermy!" (from the first pic that shows part of the antlers) the next photo shows that it's a sculpture! Very cool.

This apartment does have a lot of personality. It's probably one of those places that if you were friends with the owner-the decor screams their name and is so their personality. I like it. I also like how the black was used on the moldings. It really makes it stand out!

Great place, great photos, great style...Love the dining table light fixture.

So many things to love here~ But I must comment on the black molding on the ceilings... perfect! And I love the colors with all the black, very clean yet comfortable, love the bedding!

what a great space, the fireplace mantel is one of my favorites, along with the transition from the kitchen to the bedroom. not to mention the little buddha collection :) very nice!

How were these Home Improvement Ideas drafted by a professional designer or thought up on your own? It really looks great.

Beautiful design, unique style, great items. Where did you find the gold tree and the peacock painting? I love them both! Thanks for sharing.

I don't typically comment in blogs, but this could possibly be about 99.99% my fav House Tour EVER!- short of 100 only due to the deer head-just a personal preference :)

This space embodies all aspects of my favorite designs: a little historic, whimsical, eclectic, contemparary chic AND practical.
I especially love the "asian corner" - makes me think of the happy place I escape to in my dreams :) (I also happen to own an exact hand carved replica of the Thai goddess).

Furthermore, you shouldn't be ashamed of the "matching" living room furniture. I believe it is what ties the whole space together. Without it, it would seem as if you were "trying too hard" to achieve the "eclectic" look, instead of just a natural occurence resulting from great taste and attention to detail, with just the right amount of appreciation for unique accents.

I also love the idea of using the hanging plant bracket for the pendant lamp--great DIY idea for us non-home owners! Thanks for the post and the amazing pictures to keep us all inspired!

Oh, and the cuckoo clocks? Great find! They're like jewelry for your home...

Can we say obsessed? I am still on this post!

But anyway, in response to: jennybasel

I'm not sure if that particular cart was from Ikea, but I own the same (in different dimensions) and were purchased at Target. They also carry (or have) the same in a black frame with the same table top as the silver. Hope this helps!

Thank you Dise�±are!
:))

Your house look like a hotel!! Very classy style. The chimeny is gorgeous

So though I doubt Brad and Kendra will ever read this, I really am interested in this home and wanted to comment in depth.
I LOVE that black and grey are actually used as colors and not just negatives or neutrals. I love the graphics on the duvet and the pairing of grey and yellow (really there are few things that are better, for my money).

I only find one conceptual problem. I think that because the design has relied so heavily on grey and black, a lot of license has been taken with busy-ness. Though I appreciate the visual saturation and creativity on one level, I think that less black trim (epecially on the doors), fewer trendy items like the stag head and chromed clock collection and fewer high-contrast patterns would really focus the eye and add some serenity without sacrificing a bit of the drama.

Nevertheless, well, and interestingly done.