Inspiration: Novogratz

* Inspiring * Bold * Colorful * Creative * Urban * Funky * Hipster

 



The Novogratz Family.

This story begins when a young couple moved to New York. They were young and had big dreams. Fast forward 20 years, Cortney and Robert Novogratz have lived up to their dreams. Today, this husband and wife team create inspiring interiors with a vibrant style that mixes modern and vintage elements.

 

The Novogratz television career began years ago with a Bravo reality show and now have their own HGTV design  show 'Home by Novogratz'. A coffee table book supporting the television show was recently published under the same title. Hailed as 'the coolest family on earth' this glimpse into the Novogratz family shows how they balance their work and home life.

(They are working parents, with seven children!)

The projects they produce are colorful and eclectic, and serve as inspiration. Their client list boasts names such as Tony Hawk and Suzanne Vega, all with over the top budgets. 

 

By studying the work of the Novogratz design team, they teach us not to be afraid of color or mixing patterns, how to incorporate both modern and vintage elements, and to always strive for creativity. The most important lesson to take away from Cortney and Robert is a home should reflect the personalities of the people who live within the walls.

 

(Eye Candy by Novogratz.)

 

 

 

 

Don't Junk that Trunk



Decorating with trunks is a hot trend. Since the later part of the 18th century, trunks  have been popular. Remember grandma having one for storage at the foot of the bed? However, trunks are making a huge comeback and are reappearing in all rooms throughout the house, especially vintage trunks. They offer a touch of history, unique charm, and even promise the hope of travel.

Trunks serve as a nice way to bring a touch of history into a modern living room. Use an old trunk as a coffee table. Flipping a trunk on end transforms the trunk into a pedestal. When on its side, a lamp can be placed on the trunk to add reading light  behind a chair. It can also make a pedestal to hold for plants or a shelf for mail and keys by the front door.

 

(That junk inside your trunk.)

 

These pieces of furniture can be useful in almost any room: a family room to store board games; a kitchen to baking supplies; in the playroom  to hide the kids toys; or even the bathroom. Think of how many towels you could fit inside a trunk. Regardless of which room you decide to utilize a trunk, they serve as a wonderful storage unit.

If you are one of the lucky few to still have your great grandmothers hope chest collecting dust in the attic, make the rest of us jealous  and  bring it down from the attic. Clean it up and put it on display for the rest of the world to admire.

(Its Kismet how junk appears when you want it.) 

 

Many antique and vintage stores sell trunks. If there isn't one in stock, talk to the store manager know. There may be one in storage. Check Craigslist, Estate Sales and Auctions for vintage trunks.  Try a Facebook post to family and friends. Finding a trunk could be easier than imagined.