masculine monday :: manhattan loft

There is something about a masculine space that gets me excited. Maybe its the stark white against earth tones and a surprising pop of colour? Whatever it is, I can't get enough. This Manhattan loft has all the elements that goes into making a handsome bachelor pad. 

Subtle colour blocking is always a great design secret to try. I also love the antique vases/artifacts separating the books. This bookshelf looks like its accumulated many interesting books over the years.

It always fascinates me looking inside someone office drawers. For starters you never really get the chance to because it's someone personal and private space. My desk drawers are a forever unorganized bin of stuff. No matter how tidy I may keep the surface, the drawers are my secret place I hide things.

This closet it what really struck my eye about this loft. I mean how awesome is that shoe shelf! I've never seen so many shoes owned by a man before - love it. 

{Images via Domino}

xo sara

glass-walled penthouse | upper east side

This modern penthouse in New York's Upper East Side has a spacious floor plan and breathtaking wrap around windows overlooking Central Park. Architect Steven Harris has reflected the 1940s style of Richard Neutra with clean long lines, grand windows and large overhangs. The family who lives here has over time turned two penthouse suites next to each other and a 2-bedroom on the floor below into one grand home.

{Architectural Digest}

Architecture by Steven Harris

Interior Design by Lucien Rees Roberts

Photography by Scott Frances

masculine monday | 1920s office turns into a home

This office building was built in the 1920s by Sydney Smith, Off & Serpell and has recently been turned into the ultimate bachelor pad. Since it is heritage protected, Ljiljan Gazevic left the bones of this stunning place and filed it with the most high-end and sophisticated furnishings. 

Find out more about the Melbourne Home here.

[Sukio & Vogue Living]

Photography by Lisa Cohen

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the house penthouse

This Penthouse suite designed by Emily Summer's is a handsome getaway in the clouds of Dallas Texas.

Interior Design by Emily Summers

a tribute to albert hadley

Albert Hadley lived a joyful and successful life as an interior designer. Sadly, he passed away today at the age of 91. We will remember him for influencing generations of designers with his classic and chic designs.

"The quality of good design never changes. 

However, I think our interpretation changes from one day to the next" 

- Albert Hadley

New York City apartment - 1940s French chairs by Jules Leleu.

New York City Apartment - 1960's wall hanging by Marc Saint-Saëns 

and the simply stunning painted floor by Ruppert Lindemann.

Manhattan apartment - Bronze sculpture by Robert Courtright, vintage T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings chair.

Manhattan apartment - Pillows made in an Osborne & Little zigzag fabric, gold round layered cocktail table from Antony Todd Home, modern side tables by Leavitt Weaver and the rug by Fort Street Studio.

Manhattan apartment - Saarinen Tulip table and Brno armchairs by Knoll

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Photography by William Waldron

To read more about his legacy, visit Elle Decor