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Small Cool 2009: vlproducer's Clean Look
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Who Lives Here: vlproducer + husband
Location: Greenwich Village, New York City
Size: 950 square feet

What is your one favorite element in your small, cool home? The open, light feel of the living area gives the sense of being connected to the life of the apartment and provides a wonderful flow for entertaining.

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What was one of the biggest challenges you faced in furnishing your small home? We wanted to create a happy home with a clean look. We used a lot of color to make it happy. With the open space, all the color elements had to work and flow together. We found a company that helped us design a custom area rug that incorporated all the colors and placed it in the living room, thereby tying together all the colors in the space. To create a clean, airy effect and the illusion of a larger space, we chose furnishings that did not come to the floor (ie, a wall-mounted entertainment unit, sofa & chairs with legs and air under them) and 5 inch wood flooring for a long, wide effect. The best resources were the experts in the various furnishing stores, and making sure we carried all our samples around at all times!

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Comments (47)

wow, is that a painting or a print?

posted by sunan on April 13th 2009 at 3:04pm
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i like the wall behind the bed...is that wallpaper or textured paint?

posted by nmkc on April 13th 2009 at 3:12pm
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Beautiful. I'd be very happy to live in this space.

posted by ftpansy on April 13th 2009 at 3:18pm
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Gorgeous! Very appealing, beautifully put together and terrific use of the space.

posted by Gina9999 on April 13th 2009 at 3:24pm
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Great use of color.

Outlandishly huge given its location, but the color is awesome.

posted by Cheryl on April 13th 2009 at 3:24pm
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wow. it looks like one of those 'created' apt ads you see for new buildings. amazing

posted by ss622 on April 13th 2009 at 3:25pm
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Wow, I wish I could give more than 1 "thumbs up"!!

posted by SweetChicEventsChicago on April 13th 2009 at 3:30pm
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I love your kitchen, especially that great clock!

posted by Candice on April 13th 2009 at 3:34pm
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I'm ridiculously jealous of your living/dining area. You made it so colorful but managed to keep it looking "grown up." And I'm totally lusting after that blue light!

posted by thatjessicagirl on April 13th 2009 at 3:48pm
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This looks very similar to photos 2 and 4 for the "Chelsea" apartment on the website of a local architect: www.k-alanpayero.com.

posted by aaalb on April 13th 2009 at 3:53pm
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I love the backsplash in the kitchen.

posted by CAT301 on April 13th 2009 at 5:20pm
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Beautiful!

posted by jrw0302 on April 13th 2009 at 6:13pm
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Absolutely beautiful......I LOVE the picture arrangement on the wall in the bedroom.....guess that is why decorators make the big bucks, would have never thought to arrange pictures like that so low. Can't say I may not copy that idea!!! Claire

posted by crw393 on April 13th 2009 at 6:55pm
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to trendy, and the couch is making me dissy.

posted by ojanet on April 13th 2009 at 7:05pm
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Gorgeous--elegant but comfortable enough to put your feet up.

posted by jfschwartz2 on April 13th 2009 at 7:14pm
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Love the color in the dining area and the bathroom.

posted by sunny on April 13th 2009 at 7:35pm
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This is a great apartment!! The owners and designers must be the coolest given their sense of style, space and color is unmatched!

posted by shermaster on April 13th 2009 at 7:40pm
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is this heaven on Earth? I love this apt.Also it shows with some great lighting & photography, all the elements look great!

posted by New York Muhtari on April 13th 2009 at 7:42pm
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I love what vlproducer and husband did with this space. The COLOR is amazing and happy! I want to visit for tea sometime, will make my day!

posted by nancymoon on April 13th 2009 at 7:51pm
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Love the kitchen.

posted by williamsweyr on April 13th 2009 at 9:13pm
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Now I know why Mr. and Mrs. vlproducer are late for dinner. But why dine anywhere but at the cool, cleanlook apartment?

posted by lorre on April 13th 2009 at 11:34pm
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Very stylish, and well put together.

posted by adam10021 on April 13th 2009 at 11:41pm
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Lovely , the VL Producer's home is clean , modern , yet warm . I love the Van Gogh above the bed ,and all in all , looks like an inviting home to come to after a long day to uplift your spirits.

posted by AngelJudy on April 13th 2009 at 11:49pm
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A beautiful, warm, inviting apartment to come home to. Love this one.

posted by ladyisafox on April 14th 2009 at 1:17am
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Dope couch.

posted by EasilyAmused on April 14th 2009 at 1:18am
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Bold and brilliant use of colour!

posted by ollyrowe75 on April 14th 2009 at 6:27am
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Love that everything seems very minimalist but then you added the vivid art and rugs that just add so much personality to the place.

posted by Rolen the Great on April 14th 2009 at 7:43am
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Excellent colors...very cool!!!!!!!!!!!

posted by c4marriott on April 14th 2009 at 7:44am
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al says: Sweet digs where do I get one ?

posted by aanalysts on April 14th 2009 at 7:51am
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What a beautiful apartment!

posted by cbryant on April 14th 2009 at 8:19am
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Wow, beautiful place.

posted by Elizabeth II on April 14th 2009 at 8:49am
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vlproducer -- gorgeous place, has got my vote for sure! -- where did you get your amazing living room rug?? i love the colours and the pattern! - exactly what i'm looking for.

posted by cariden on April 14th 2009 at 9:07am
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Looks terrific, Victoria! Great job.

posted by kevinKraft on April 14th 2009 at 9:13am
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wow that's in the west village?? amazing! loooove your kitchen!

is that a tv in your bathroom to the right of the sinks?

posted by eriiikaa on April 14th 2009 at 9:39am
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Love your gorgeous blue light fixture above the table! Wherever did you find it?

posted by MaeEast on April 14th 2009 at 9:44am
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This is a terrific apartment! I love the sense of whimsy & color coupled with sophistication - a very cohesive space. Your designer must be a genius!

posted by DARinNYC on April 14th 2009 at 9:59am
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Wow, very impressive. Let me know when you have a yard sale.

posted by jamil on April 14th 2009 at 1:13pm
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HELLO,

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF YOU STILL HAVE YOUR ROOM AVAILABLE.IF IT IS STILL LOOKING FOR A MATE PLEASE LET ME KNOW THE PRESENT CONDITION AND THE MINIMUN AMOUNT YOU ARE GOING TO GIVE IT OUT TO ME. I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO KNOW THE UTILITIES YOU HAVE AVAILABLE.I WILL WANT YOU TO PLEASE MAIL ME DIRECT TO MY PERSONAL EMAIL ADDRESS FOR SWIFT RESPONE SMITHLUWS2000@GMAIL.COM
THANKS AND I WILL BE HOPING TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON.
BEST REGARDS
SMITH,

posted by smith_77 on April 14th 2009 at 1:31pm
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You ROCK! So VERY COOL! Look forward to celebrating with you in your new home.

Jeannette

posted by JeannetteHektoen on April 14th 2009 at 2:49pm
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Nicely done. I especially love the bathroom rug. Please please please tell me where you found that!

posted by loveclassicchic on April 14th 2009 at 2:53pm
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It's fun to see someone getting their 1980s on. If the pictures had sound you just know that Katrina and the Waves would be playing in the background.

But the Van Gogh over the bed? Isn't that a little vulgar? It fits with the 80s fad for impressionist prints, but surely their decorator could have found something better for such an upmarket fit out?

posted by Blandwagon on April 14th 2009 at 10:10pm
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I love your bedroom!

posted by theresaclare on April 15th 2009 at 12:27pm
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Hey readers, thanks for all the great comments and your votes. We had great fun putting this project together. vlproducer wanted the architect and I to put together an apartment that was contemporary, bright and cheerful with LOTS of storage. Readers asked about some of the items in the project and I thought I would shed some light.

The wild dinning room chandelier is from http://www.crystalpalacechandeliers.com/

The beautiful custom carpet was from http://www.beauvaiscarpets.com/

The bedroom grasscloth wall covering was from http://www.phillipjeffries.com/

The rug in the bathroom was from ABC carpet

posted by menos on April 16th 2009 at 3:52pm
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thanks for the info, menos!!

posted by cariden on April 19th 2009 at 9:22pm
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Such a modern home has never looked so fun and comfy and lovely to me.

posted by Jesse Lu on April 21st 2009 at 12:54pm
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love this apt

posted by imanimiller on April 24th 2009 at 12:15pm
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LOVE IT ALL!!!

posted by wdicki on April 24th 2009 at 1:42pm
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