The March issue of Metropolitan Home is full of ideas for small spaces. In addition to showcasing beautiful homes, the issue offers a roundup of small-scaled furniture and the editorial staff's own tips for making the most of small apartments. Our personal favorite is the downtown apartment of architect Jeffrey Povero and Jeffrey Schneider...
We love the custom bookshelves that take advantage of the ceiling height and the corner of the bedroom.
The 860-square-foot apartment (with additional 600-square-feet of outdoor space) is part of a renovated hospital and has exposure from three sides. In his redesign of the existing apartment, Povero took advantage of the high ceilings and natural light to create a warm, inviting space. For a rundown on paint colors and sourcing, see the complete article: The Abridged Version and slideshow from Metropolitan Home...
The awesome terrace with views of the South Street Seaport and Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges.
(Pics: Peter Murdock)
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I have this issue - the Povero-Schneider apartment is beautiful. In fact, it inspired me to rip out the mouldings around all of my windows in my 1950's townhome two weeks ago, something I had been debating about doing for more than a year.
Granted, it was more work than I had expected (lots of joint compound and tape), but totally DIY. Just doing that really updated the look of my place.
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D*R*O*O*L
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Wow--what a fantastic outdoor living space! I also love their use of orange--just a little bit to tie things together in the bedroom, but not overpowering.
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I have been searching high and low for bookshelves that turn the corner like those in the office. Is it possible to buy shelves like that or are they likely custom-made? I'm looking at building some this summer, but if I can find a reasonable pre-fabbed alternative, I'd be happy.
Gorgeous home in a neat part of town.
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how funny!
jeffrey and i have the same first and last name and friends in common. i'm always accidentally receiving his emails AND we both love to decorate with orange. it must be a "schneider" thing!
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LOVED this apartment! I'm generally not at all a fan of Metropolitan Home (too snooty/high-end for my taste), but picked up this issue in a B&B last weekend and went gaga over this apartment. (That, and the Seattle houseboat also featured...)
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Could you do that corner shelving with lack shelves? just saw one end short and hide it agianst the wall and abut the other to it? I've heard mixed things about their load bearing capacity.
I was planning on doing something similar at home, now i have a photo to show my husband, thanks AT
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Too funny...I have looked up at that rooftop for the past two years and dreamed of the cocktail parties I would throw on it. I imagined it was beautiful inside as well but this is gorgeous!
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Yeah, can't you just make shelves like that with lack shelves? They don't actually have to be connected to each other, just mounted at the same height on either side of the corner.
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i thought this was a great spread! thanks for sharing!
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http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/ny/2-25-povero-seaport-1.jpg
where are those steel chairs from?
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The Supreme metrosexual dwelling!
Um, got anything Industrial?
My preference is to actually live in my house, not have a showcase for others!
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gulp.
wow. beautiful! but that's a 'small' space??? not in my book! come by my 450sq footer and you'll see a 'small' space!
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Hilarious, I thought the same thing - anyone with a walk in closet does not live in a small space.
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