Name: Joe
Location: U Street Corridor, Washington, DC
Size: 1878 sq ft condo
Years lived in: 2 years, owned
A sense of calm overtakes you when entering Joe's loft. It's hard to believe that the condo is located in the heart of the busy U Street corridor. When designing his home, Joe extensively researched art deco design. Everything from the paint colors to the home accessories was carefully picked to fit art deco style and also create a calm, comfortable home...
In the 1920's, Egypt was in vogue so Joe created an Egyptian-themed bathroom. He included animal prints in the carpets to echo the art deco taste for exploring world travel. Joe collected tie clips, coins, Egyptian artifacts, vintage posters and other items from the 1920s. He then framed these finds to hang on his walls.
Joe renovated the condo and incorporated the silver doors which are exterior doors and soundproof. He also completely redid the closet and included a laundry room inside of it. The second floor of the condo was made into a bar and reading area. Stepping out onto Joe's large private terrace, you feel like you've entered a secret garden. Joe added fountains, lounge chairs and lots of plants and trees to create a private and very green outdoor space.
AT SURVEY
Style: nouveau art deco
Inspiration: simple yet beautiful shapes
Favorite Aspect: the space feels big
Proudest DIY: the faux marble finishes on the pillars, the artwork
Biggest Embarrassment: too much stuff in the office
What Friends Say: it's fabulous!
Best Advice Given: surround yourself with things that you love. Make your home beautiful and comfortable.
Dream Resource: a third bedroom and bathroom and a bigger balcony.
RESOURCES
Paint Colors: all accent colors are primary colors including American rose red and a customized midnight blue, eggplant in the office, cool ice grey in main living room area
Furniture: Humphrey Bogart line from Ethan Allan, French dining room table and chairs, upstairs furniture from Urban Essentials
Rugs: Horchow deco rugs, upstairs rugs from Reincarnations
Lighting: Urban Essentials
Artwork: from my travels, wall sculpture from Bed, Bath & Beyond
Accessories: phone from Sturbrige, framed old shoe clips and coins from the 1920s
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Wish I could find those wrought iron screens for my headboard here in Ohio.
view Cincy Granny's profile
So classy in everyway! Thanks for sharing!
view rivercity gal 's profile
I love the red leather set and the entire master bedroom!
But --- that plaid sofa in the office is serious fug. It's gotta go. It's so ugly it's totally distracting.
view Griffin's profile
are the double doors stainless steel? Where did you get them from??
view theloftlife's profile
we have that same spiral staircase and its death to come down.
view jamie*'s profile
The pics won't work for me.
So far things look good.
view Sleek's profile
How cool to have a loft with traditional furniture!
Some of the photos I didn't get (washer & dryer?) but overall looks nice.
Loving the shiny shiny door!
view Lilli K.'s profile
Can anyone tell me what the name for that style of deco/hollywood regency assymetrical upholstered chair is? I don't mean the name of that particular one, I just want to be able to keep an eye out for that style, I have been coveting it for awhile.
This is a delicious space. I love the rose red, and art deco generally. It's so much about style but it sacrifices no comfort.
view JosieDaisy's profile
Love love love that terrace!!!!!!! I want to take my morning coffee and the paper out there and relax. And ditto on the question about those doors-- where from?
view PhillyLass's profile
Joe covered the doors himself with stainless steel, but says that many similar options can be ordered.
view rachael in dc's profile
Meh.
view Djluckyonline's profile
Not feeling the love for this one....what's with the vanity in the living room?
view hdtex's profile
Maybe just me but, why am I getting an 80's vibe?
view Mookie's profile
Wow, this is a beautiful and sophisticated home! Thank you for sharing!
view suzy8track's profile
Oh what I'd give for that patio. Drooling. Overall, great space.
view ltblmr's profile
I love the art nouveau style, however, it is quite distinct from art deco/80s, which I agree with Mookie, is whats going on here. I like the art deco vanity, very unique. Not feeling the shower curtain though...
view Nivio's profile
Wow, Ive never seen so many conflicting styles in one home before. I love the ca. 1995 post modern bar mixed with the ca. 1985 vase & sofa. The vanity in the living room is the epitome of logic.
Also, I am wholly offended by the faux Jamaica barstools and the Holiday Inn Collection furniture.
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