Category: Art + Design
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What is a Classic 7 and why is it so desirable?
Built during a time when dinner parties had their own room and privacy was designed into the floor plan, a “Classic 7” is on the wishlist of many Manhattan families. But when it comes to actually securing one, you might have an easier time finding a rent-stabilized apartment on Park Avenue. Limited inventory, legacy ownership,…
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Simply Stunning: 5 Homes That Keep It Modern Minimal
There’s something instantly calming about a space that leans into simplicity. Modern minimalism isn’t about having less—it’s about giving every room room to breathe. These homes use clean lines, soft palettes, and thoughtful design to create spaces that feel open and intentional. From a bright waterfront condo in Miami to a peaceful retreat in the…
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Designing with Purpose: A Conversation with Bonnie Steves
Bonnie Steves, founding principal of the award-winning BJS-Assoc Interior Design, has built a reputation for creating interiors that are both sophisticated and highly livable. Her work balances timeless elegance with contemporary sensibilities, producing spaces that reflect the personality and lifestyle of each client. Drawing inspiration from nature, art, fashion, travel, and historical design movements, Bonnie…
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Falling Into Cozy: 7 Ways to Warm Up Your Home This Season
Fall has officially checked in, which means it’s time for chunky sweaters, warm drinks, and the annual migration of pumpkin décor onto every available surface. But according to Brown Harris Stevens agent (and resident Cozy Season connoisseur) Matthew Melinger, creating a warm, inviting home doesn’t have to look—or smell—like a pumpkin spice explosion. Instead, think…
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This Season’s Must-Have Interior Design Trends
As the air turns crisp and leaves begin to fall, design enthusiasts are ready to embrace autumn’s warmth indoors. This season, interiors lean into a balance of comfort, sophistication, and natural beauty. Here are the key design trends we predict will define autumn interiors this year: Warm, Earthy Color Palettes Autumn calls for cozy tones,…
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The Art of Arrival: Six Homes with Memorable Curb Appeal
Good design doesn’t wait for you to step inside. Before the kitchen, before the layout, and before the finishes, it’s the curb appeal that catches your eye. These homes get that. They don’t just open doors—they turn heads. Here are 6 Brown Harris Stevens listings that put their best facade forward. 1131 Sasco Hill Road…
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Celebrating 20 Years of Design on a Dime: BHS Agents Spotlight Meaningful Design with a Purpose
This spring, the 20th anniversary of Design on a Dime returned to New York City’s Metropolitan Pavilion, marking a milestone year for the celebrated benefit hosted by Housing Works. From April 23–26, 2025, the event welcomed thousands of guests to shop fully-designed vignettes by leading interior designers, each filled with luxury home décor, furnishings, and…
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A Schwartz & Gross Designed Pre-War Gem: 1070 Park Avenue
Classic elegance and contemporary comfort blend seamlessly in this meticulously renovated residence at 1070 Park Avenue, #5D. Set on one of Manhattan’s most iconic thoroughfares, this two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home offers the rare combination of prewar charm and thoughtful, top-to-bottom 21st-century upgrades—all in a prestigious full-service cooperative just two blocks from Central Park. Originally designed in…
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The Surprising and Unexpected Frick Madison
Header Image: Fragonard’s The Progress of Love series at the Frick Madison, courtesy of the Frick Collection, photos by Joe Coscia A favorite past time of New Yorkers has long been spending an afternoon in the Gilded splendor of the Frick Collection located in the former mansion home of Henry Clay Frick, on Fifth Avenue…
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Introducing “Weze Walls”: A New Series Celebrating Art in Real Estate
Header Image: The Gift, 2025 by Meredith Schomburg (acrylic, gouache, oil pastel and pencil on un-stretched canvas; 36 x 72 in) The Louise Phillips Forbes Team is proud to announce the launch of Weze Walls, a new event series that brings together thoughtfully curated real estate and the work of talented local artists. Designed to reimagine the…