This just in from Mark: "Your website has inspired me to take a few random snapshots of my NYC apartment. I live in a 700 square foot rental in the Financial District. Currently, Im a frustrated decorator that works in advertising. My inspiration has always been the work of high-style designers like Billy Baldwin, William Haines, et. al...."
"Im also often inspired by movie sets, such as the fictitious James Whale home in Gods and Monsters. As you can see, Im all about EXCESS with a touch of Chinoiserie!
I love finding great deals on vintage furniture from designers such as Florence Knoll (credenza), Karl Springer (lamp table), Edward Wormley (sofa), Paul Evans (dining table) and Tommi Parzinger (lamps).
The accent fabric I found is by LouLou DKit reminds me of the burl wood veneer on my Paul Evans Cityscape dining table and repeats the patchwork theme throughout my space. The rug was purchased from Bloomingdales rug department (great sales 2x a year) and the chandelier is vintage Muranowhich I found in a box at the Chelsea Fleamarket for only $250 (the dealer obviously didnt know what he had)! The chairs and cocktails tables are custom made by Mark Naylon at Modern Living Supplies in Chinatown.
The large photograph above my sofa was taken by my friend, Sasha Eisenman, and shows the aftermath chaos of a birthday party he attended in London. I like the exuberance of this photo and how it spills into my roomgiving my living room a defined scale and making the rest of my furnishings seem less precious!
In terms of tips, Ive found that Lor Decorators, in Harlem, are the BEST at making draperies, skirted tables, accent pillows, etc. Lor is the best bargain in NYC!"
Cheers, Mark
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I love the parzinger lamps! Where did you find them? And what's your paint color?
that photograph in the first photo is fantastic.
god, i am such a sucker for large-scale photographic prints. i think it brings such a lush and posh sophistication to a room.
Mark--love the color and you're eclectic approach to matching different styles and modern vintage. The chinoiserie is light and not overbearing. The amber glow and reflections of the wood pieces is lovely. I would punch up the imperial red (is that coral on the bookcase?). Lastly, the oversized photo/painting? is spectacular--like uniting Bowery tin-ceiling saloon and UES debutante ball all in one go! from one frustrated ad exec cum designer to another--well-done!
Anyone know a good source for large scale / large format photography? Either in NYC or online. How easy/expensive is it to have your own photos printed that size?
i like the richness and over the top feel of the place.
the large photo seems weird to me. the colors don't match the rest of the room, and it seems squeezed into a small space. it needs more breathing room.
the chandelier is gorgeous.
mark - the way your large scale print almost hits the ceiling and make that dark shadow is fantastic. especially with the contrast of wall and ceiling color.
love it.
when i first saw the picture over the sofa, i thought it was a skyline. neat photo.
i also like the fabric cover and am considering something similar for a dog crate cover. did you have it sewn or do it yourself?
large format photographic prints are tough.
if you have INCREDIBLY high resolution photographs, you can have them blown up at more a more high-end copy shop. for work we use a place called Sir Speedy sometimes. they can print a jpeg sized as large as you want (you'll have to do this digitally rather than bringing in a photo). but the photo in question would have to be a seriously, seriously high resolution to get anything over 24x36 inches.
the best way to get a really large photograph is to buy one. which gets extremely expensive. but it's so worth it.
Loli: The Parzinger lamps were found on Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn a few years ago for $350/pair...the shop is no longer there. I had them rewired at Trans-Luxe in Soho. The paint is Benjamin Moore...but, I don't remember the name/number. I'll look for you.
AG: The photo was enlarged for me by Duggal Visual Solutions at 29 W. 23rd St. Make sure you get a UV protection if you don't plan on framing with glass.
Tempera: Yes, the photo is large (8'x5'); but, the colors work within the space--the photo doesn't represent the true blending and contrasts. And, if I went smaller, it would only be @ 6'x 3'--which goes against my idea of large-scale photography. I decided to go for the larger as I wanted a bigger impact. Additionally, I don't plan on being in this space forever!
ahhhh! here is a great link i have been dying to share.
www.lumas.com
gorgeous, large scale prints, great prices, wonderful simple framing.
You may check-out Sasha's work at:
http://www.sashaeisenman.com/
Great stuff!
I love it, too! And I thought the picture was a painted skyline, also. I love the scale and colors (it pulls in the orange from elsewhere), not too wild about the content when I look closely. Love the wall colors and curtains.
Mark, how did you frame the photograph? It's really amazing.
I LOVE the rug!!!! Gorgeous!
Had the photo mounted on "museum board" and coated with a UV laminate (doesn't scratch and you can basically clean with damp cloth) as putting glass or plexiglass over the top would detract from the image and be too heavy for the wall. I had it framed at SKYFRAME GALLERY. I use them for everything...they're the best!
I thought the picture was an abstract until I read the text! Love the size and the colors and how it works with the lighting on the sides.
Stunning! I love everything about your place - the sophisticated color palate, the artwork, the mixing of various styles of furniture. You make it look so easy. You need a roommate? ;)
Btw, where did you get your accent pillows? Love them...
Thanks, Christine! The pillows on the chairs are by Jonathan Adler and the pillows on the sofa I had made at Lore.
Loli: The paint color is Benjamin Moore #992.
Mark
Mark, I love your mix of styles, textures, and finishes! You've got some serious style! Less is not more! More is more! ...and I love it!
What a GREAT apartment! I love the masculine, luxe look. Very old hollywood meets Manhattan-Beautifully done.
Mark, I have the same Wormley sofa. It was my grandparents'. Do you know if that is the original upholstery? Mine's a brown velvet, and I once saw one in a Tribeca shop with a lighter, almost goldish velvet. It's going to need reupholstering at SOME point, which I am dreading. I'm sure you can sympathize!
Great place!
PS- the sofa was for sale for something like $12,000!
What a beautiful apartment! Makes me think of Nick and Nora Charles, mixing up some martinis, so posh.
Super-duper swanky. And I'm an insta-fan of ANYBODY who cites the interiors of Gods and Monsters!!!!
Awesome! I love the sofa,large photo, & lamps combo & that mirrored sculpture base! Just in my own opinion, I would have made the sheer drapery go to the floor. Cool place!
looks great mark, you are an inspiration to all that with a discerning eye and enthusiasm for the hunt, great buys can still be had in nyc.
Cool. I LOVE those tables, too. Mmm, drum shapes.
I think I'd be tempted to paint the inside backs of those bookshelf spaces kind of dark to make the TV to appear to disappear,
But I LOVE those enormous lamps and I love the enormous photograph. Kind of love those curtains, too, and most everything there.
we love it all too, mark
(ptoo, i was waiting for yr Gods + monsters chime in) cocoa brown, a cream leather(Poltrana Frau trad line-ish) couch!, genius photo...ay caramba!
I think your sence for interior is similar to this european team,a very sophisticated and eclectic feeling.
Check the web U will love it.
http://www.oitoemponto.com/
Now thats what a NY apartment SHOULD look like - fabulous!
Beautiful and sophisticated. It Look's great Mark.
fantastic colors; and double-yes for God's and Monster's interior!
I kept having to start scenes over when I realized that I hadn't a clue what was going on with the action in that movie.
sorry was attacked by apostrophes there for a min.
Everyone should check out Oitoemponto Interior Design.Their website is AMAZING, i loved it all. Thanks Bon.
LOVE it! The colors are rich and sumptious. It's so 1970s macho metro man. Great job, ME