WeWork Office, Flatiron, Manhattan
Before I designed this WeWork office, it was sitting on the market, unsold. I gave the space a refresh with new furnishings and fixtures, textiles, fresh paint, artwork, and plants, while taking advantage of local sales and vintage finds. Not long after, the office successfully sold along with my decor.
The “Quiet Room,” WeWork Flatiron
I divided the office area into zones and gave each zone new life and character. In the open workspace there were many windows, but buildings on all sides prevented sunshine from flowing in. The space felt dim and clinical. I gave the back wall a coat of bright green paint to bring a feeling of freshness and nature into the urban view.
In the gathering space at the entrance, I combined several textures to create depth and warmth: textiles like the woven rug and throw pillows, harder materials like the metal table and mirror side table, as well as ceramics and a basket with blankets.
This WeWork had three private offices, the tiniest of which felt like a sad closet in its original hospital white. I pulled out the desk, added comfortable seating, and painted it black to convert it into a moody “quiet room” meant for individual phone calls or one-on-one conversations. The depressing tiny office became an enticing, cozy spot dedicated to specific tasks.
The “Quiet Room,” WeWork Flatiron, NYC
Press for Lime Laundry in Mako
This week I was excited to be featured in Mako's article on "The most beautiful and comfortable laundry rooms.”
The goal for this tiny 2-meter space was to keep it airy and enjoyable. The default for many laundry rooms is to stuff them with storage. In this apartment there was a superfluous third bathroom, so I turned that into a storage area to allow the laundry space to stay breathable and welcoming.
We're not usually excited to tackle laundry. To make the experience feel special and personal, I turned the room into an art gallery. A mirror above the table reflects light from the window and makes the space feel bigger. The machines take up one side and a table on the other side holds bags of clean laundry waiting to be folded. This keeps the rest of the home free from piles of laundry, and in turn every place in the home can breathe.
