At least you have curtains on the windows. I find most nyc residents have curtain phobia. Every time I have slept over a friends house in the city I am woken up as soon as the sun comes out. I suggest them putting some god damned curtains on the windows and they look at me like i'm a fuckin weirdo.
@ALICEPIN Cool! Glad you like them; they're recovered from one of the old department stores here in Manhattan (I think B. Altman). Have a great day....
@GarethEDavison No worries. Have a great day - the UK is a favorite of ours, by the way, and here's hoping you have an excellent new year (and let's get some spring weather, okay!) lol
@GarethEDavison Well, if interior design is your living, I suppose it makes perfect sense. If you're into rugby or football and put up vids on YouTube about something you're into, then that makes sense for you.
@renaissancea Thanks! The British artist Terry Shave had a fire at his studio a few years ago and lost all the other pieces in this series of work. He was delighted to have found these surviving pieces while watching vids on YouTube! He wrote to us and thanked us for letting him know his work is appreciated and has a good home. (Cool story, huh?)
@Truemoderate You can't? If someone states something poetic and dignified and the response is equally well composed, is the conversation not beautiful?
@Truemoderate Why can't a discussion be beautiful? Take two debaters lock in a battle each striving to outwit the other while using perfectly selected words and well crafted metaphors. It has a special kind of beauty.
@spongiebungie Those rows of overlapping plates were designed by NYC interior designer Irwin Weiner and made by Polish artist, now living in Mexico City, Xawery Wolski. He specializes in materials made from glazed ceramic, and that's what these plates are made from. Thanks so much for watching, and seasons greetings!
@nitro2050 Thanks so much for watching! It's amazing how viewers think my voice is either Nicholas Cage-y or Elmo from Sesame Street or just "annoying." (I think my voice is just me. lol) Seasons greetings to you.
The guy's voice was annoying, but I like the ceiling and the lighting in the room. Besides the voice, I didn't like the dining "area." Did dining rooms go the way of the dodo? I think it's evil of builders to expect people to eat in their living rooms...or god forbid, the kitchen. But I guess if space is limited...
@ShaynaSmee Thanks so much! Some folks think my voice is "annoying," but it's the one I was born with, so not much I can do about it. I've also been told I sound like Nicholas Cage and Elmo. Go figure. lol
Well I think I found my perfect sofa so won't be hijacking yours now, aren't you relieved! LOL It is a med grey w/ herringbone pattern. However gave the chair with the nailhead trim another look and think that is the item to "borrow" now. Hope you are having a fag weekend...Hope
Yes Jay it is fun and addicting...my lamp trap persona is lusting over lamps again. Have a couple new ones ordered and they were half off so why not right. Seems I can not get enough of mirrored furniture and bright shiny silvery chrome lamps. Linda Dano has a couple that look more like mercury than chrome and are sooooo fabulous.(sorry about the type o above) If you get a chance and haven't already take a peek at Ron Marvin's Smallest Coolest Apt. Another tramp lol
ok just did'nt look big enough for two ppl let alone 30 but its cool i like alot of sun light and lots of light the darkness makes it smaller than it proberly really is. and thanks for the reply back peice
@Lavern003 Lavern, thanks for watching. Of course this apartment has a bedroom and bathroom. A kitchen, closets, and front hallway, too. This was just a shot of the combo living room and dining room - which deceptively seats 30 dinner guests in a buffet quite comfortably. The apartment owners have a large house in rural Pennsylvania on the weekends, so in the big city, this is a perfect size for two people.
Where did u get ur couch from? Ive been looking for a couch like that with the masculine feel and tailored look, not necessarily a pull out bed though, if u come to nyc then u need to make hotel arrangements. lol
::::sigh:::: That might be just a little out of my way but thanks for the info. Btw may I ask a decorating question of you? I'm getting a bit confused on what kind of curtain/drape to use in my bedroom. As mentioned redorating and went with a comforter/pillow sham that has white background and the outline of birds in a very large print of which the birds are pear green. The comforter/shams has a small black trim. My bed skirt is a deep eggplant purple and extra solid color shams to match
Glad my comments gave you a chuckle, my BFF and I discuss David frequently since they both play on the same team. :-( lol Did admit recently when it comes to the Bromstud I would not be above begging! tsk tsk Anyway how splendid your perfect sofa is being showcased! What wonderful taste you have. So Jay what route will the driver be traveling...may have to plan a hijack! lol
@KissHope A hijack? Hmmmm. Well, the truck will be heading towards Mexico, then across the Pacific to Africa.... If you're able to follow it, you're welcome to it. lol
I swear I would have to sneek that sofa out of your apt if I lived near you..lol Indeed Craigslist can be a gold mine. Managed to find an entertainment armoire' 6.5 ft tall(comes apart in 2 pieces)that is covered in beveled mirror was l00.00 btw I said David Bromsfeld and I meant Bromstad or stud however you like to think of him. He is sooo very cute, too bad he plays on the other team! lol
@KissHope Thanks, Hope! Laughing so hard about your comments (playing for the other team BIG LOL on that one!!!). The sofa is going to Sag Harbor, NY this week and will be featured in one of the Hampton Designer Showhouse rooms! Have a wonderful summer day. All the best, Jay
great job I like the lighting because seems very romantic, I like also the arm chair,the white chairs,the skyboards, Ilove the combination of dark wood and rich fabrics
That is a fab sofa and has wonderful clean lines, I am not a fan of all the rolled rolls and backs you see today. You have wonderful taste. Just had my own David Bromsfeld help decorate my bedroom last night. Dark wood nightstands with chrome hardware, pear green/white comforter/shams with a smokey eggplant purple euro shams and tailored bed skirt. Small art deco mirrored covered dresser my best Craigslist find ever. Half the fun of decorating is doing with a bargain. Happy decorating.
You're welcome anytime in my NYC apt. I have all in one bedroom/kitchen/bathroom/closet, pet roaches and mice. We can even relax and smoke crack with my neighbors.
@KungFuChess lol Sounds like the best invitation I've had all year! (And I haven't learned the art of domesticating roaches yet.) The cool thing about NYC apartments is that they can be as fancy or as downlow as anything, but they all share the same huge waterbugs lurking around the bathtub. Those big guys are everywhere!
@StreamConsciousness Quite true, and thanks for pointing this out. The late Jacobean Period was 1620-1660, and this early 1700s piece was influenced by late Jacobean furnituremaking. It would have been more correct to have said "late Jacobean style furniture from the early 1700s."
@kumitetoday The chairs are fun and were originally from B. Altman's department store (their in-store restaurant here in NYC). Recovering chairs cost-wise depends on the fabric you're using, the experience of the upholstery shop you're going with, and the number of tufts or buttons or trims you're working with. It can get pricey, but if you get the chairs for a song, then you can afford to recover/recondition them and still come out with less $ than new chairs.
@zara1saif Thanks for watching and your kind words! What's above the sofa sleeper is a commissioned art piece consisting of six rows each consisting of six white glazed terracotta plates that slightly overlap one another. A Polish artist now living in Mexico City, Xawery Wolski, specializes in crafting amazing materials from glazed terracotta.
@whafah Thanks for watching! We go to Design2Share a lot for decorating inspiration. They've got a great Links2Share page with tons of other websites on decorating and home decor, too. Good luck and have a fantastic day -- Best, Jay
Nice overall but bad location because ther is no light.
I live in a house in brooklyn, ny and im taking out my desktop computer , tv and bed and painting the room a nice chromish coler and then putting a lighter bed with a new matress and buying a laptop to replace my desktop and my room will only be 1 bed and a closet and it will feel very fresh
Thanks for watching! Your decorating plans sound great; it's a great resolution to make your space fresh and lively for the new year. Best of luck. (One note about the lighting -- we shot this at night with the curtains closed and lights on, but during the day we get lots of great light; we're on a courtyard and it's very open. Thanks heavens! I agree with you that natural light is a huge part of any living space, the rule being, the more the better.)
Thank you for watching! Others have also commented on the lack of brightness, but during the day we open up all drapes and let the light stream in, which makes everything feel wonderful.
Thanks for watching! The felt rug on the floor deadens the sound and makes for a coziness that's wonderful if you're all alone, like sitting down in a chair of laying out on the sofa to read a book or the newspaper. Very comfortable for hanging out.
Thanks for watching and your kind words. We just looked at your My Studio vid, and what a great studio you've got! You must love that gorgeous glassed-in bump-out, adding great views and lots of sun into your space. Wow.
Great place. I love how you have not sacrificed style for space. It makes the place look a lot bigger and great use of space. Space is a premium here in the UK too so love the fact that you have made such a beautiful room. Thanks for posting - steve.
Drew, many thanks for the kind words!!! Have a great weekend, and we're glad you love visiting NYC from beautiful CT (my sis lives in Westport and they have a blast there). All the Best, Jay
Your home is incredibly gorgeous and stylistic! I have dreampt of movie to NY for 9 yrs now (since I was 16) and I'm finally making it happen..I'd be so grateful to have a $900 dollar raunchy studio but THIS (your home) would be heaven! Hope you feel as blessed as I think you are! :D
You're so kind! Many thanks, and we really do feel blessed. The apartment has been a hobby and a pet project for over 16 years now, gradually coming together over time (definitely not overnight). The living room walls were pistachio green once, then they were ice blue once, and now they seem more settled being gray. The furniture changes around a lot, too. All fun! Have a great time in NYC. You will love every minute of it.
Lovely and elegant design, a calming and handsome space! Would you have any suggestions for using a right facing chaise sectional in a small apartment? The peices are independant of eachother so it could be separated. Please help!
That's really beautiful. The furnishing, flooring and everthing in your apartment is almost near to perfect. Can u provide me the actual size of living room, cause you arrange all luxury in compact space and makes it look like "royal" and I would be glad if you give me amount you spent in it.....regards, Tarun, New Delhi
Many thanks for watching, and for your kind words, too, Tarun! This living room is 13 feet by 22 feet, so it's really not too big, although it has the illusion of being larger. It would be difficult to estimate costs for decorating as the decorating process has gone on over the years....
What a great piece of art! I love how the furniture pieces from different time and culture all dance together in this small little apartment makes it truly a jewel box!
Thank you so much for watching, and your lovely compliments. I hope you have a wonderful day in beautiful Russia (we would love to visit your country some day!).
Thanks for watching, and no offense to Houston (we love your city!), but New York is New York. You live here for the mix of excitement, non-stop entertainment, great lifestyle and cultural features, and a mix of people from all over the world. This apartment is actually rent controlled, so it costs only about $1,000/month, and the renters bought a house in rural Pennsylvania in a village of 400 people. A big house, lots of land, and only an hour's drive from NYC. So this doesn't suck at all!
I dream of living in New York City or Downtown Jersey City just to get that view of Manhattan. New York is a place where you run into some of the most strange, artistic, powerful, and beautiful people of all colors. I love it with a passion. New York is the air of art to me. I can appreciate its freedom of creativity.
Thanks for watching, Chevaan! You're right about NYC. It was great energy and spirit, and it's amazing the diversity of people and artistic pursuits here. I hope one day you will live and create beautiful accomplishments here, too!
texasbeu2y u r a loser.houston has nothing to offer trust me I have lived there for a year and it is sssssssoooooooo bboriiiiinnnnggg like yall r the most boringest dullest people in the nation there is seriosly nothing to do over there maybe that is why yall are so dull and plain and have no personalities.NYC is the best city to live in.I rather live in a smaller apartment in a world renown world class city than a house in a terrible,suburban mess, flat, and extremely dull city like Houston
David, thanks so much for watching and your kind comments. Where do you live in the States? (and thank you for visiting NYC so often; we love visitors!) Best, Jay
Many thanks. It took getting used to the smaller living spaces in NYC, moving from the Midwest (land of wide-open spaces). My partner is an interior designer and I'm a consultant, working for Internet and educational technology companies.
Hi, I live in a studio in the Lower East Side (400 square feet) and will start shopping around for a sofa bed. Would you please share where you got yours in your living room? I may have to splurge and get one just like it, it's beautiful.
Oops -- the company is now out of business, so it won't do us any good to recommend them. Try Carlisle Sofas; they may also have some lovely sleepers. Good luck!
Thanks for watching and commenting! The rent is not expensive at all, and we did work on the apartment over a period of years, so the expense was well paced. Many thanks!
The dining room table is a Jacobean table, probably a Dutch antique from the 1600s, and it was found in an antique store in Cape Town, South Africa (South Africa has many beautiful Dutch or Cape Dutch antiques). LOL, we would be happy to decorate your apartment if you could fly us to your beautiful Virgin Islands! :>) Thanks so much for watching!
Thank you, Mr. D! I appreciate your watching and commenting on this vid. I originally lived in the Midwest, where living space is vast. In NYC, however, apartments tend to be on the small side, so at first I felt like a little pea rattling around in a tiny box. Now that I've adjusted and made some better use of good storage and space-saving solutions, it does seem much more spacious to me, and the decorating gives more of a sense of height to the ceilings -- and that all helps a lot!
oh really? i think for a new york apartment it is objectively spacious as well^^ i've seen apartments that are way smaller in new york. u were very lucky to find a place like that. i dont dare to ask what u pay monthly for that place.
You're 100% correct that it's relatively larger than many NYC apartments, particularly the studio I used to live in (basically a glorified all-purpose room with a separate bath). This is a rent-controlled apartment and is under a third of the going rate of about $3500/month for the same size apartment, so it's a very fortunate situation for the next 10-15 years or so until the rent creeps up to where it can "go market."
for the size its a good price (depending, where in manhattan it is) but in general renting apartments in manhatten is ridiculosly expensive. the same size apartment would be a third of the price in new jersey
You're absolutely right that apartments are sky-high priced in Manhattan! And it's difficult to get an apartment here; it's almost like buying a house. This apartment is on the upper west side, which is now a hot area.
Vee Eliza, thank you much for watching and your comment! And thank you for your great service to children and the way you give back to people in your community; now THAT's what I call "beautiful." After reading your bio, I am truly inspired.
AnnaMcP, thanks so much for watching! I love your attitude about where you live; I enjoy other people's homes a lot, and sometimes my admiration borders a little bit on envy, but I'm always reminded of how much my apartment reflects how we live, who we are, and how it's just right for us and that balances everything out. I also like getting great ideas from where other people live, which can be very inspirational!
Thanks for watching -- and commenting on our favorite chair, too! The studs, padded leather insets on the arms, beautifully turned spindles, and clean curves on the seat and back made this a must-have when we first saw it. (And you have wonderful taste, too; not only in this chair, but also in Depeche Mode!)
Wow what a nice apt. You've kept it really tasteful. I hope to move to Manhattan from here in England one day. You have some really nice things there, and your so lucky to have such a nice apartment in such a great area!!
Jamie, thanks so much! We happen to love England a lot (we haven't been to Newcastle yet), and the nice thing about Manhattan is that it's so easy to go back and forth between here and the UK. Thanks for watching and for all your kind words. Best, Jay
So, do you not have a television at all, then? You mentioned the stereo behind the drapes. Beautiful, but doesn't have that overdone look, meaning with expensive furniture. I would miss not having a fireplace.
Don't apologize for your English -- my vocabulary in other languages is VERY BAD. LOL The rent is "controlled" for this apartment, so it is very affordable, but this is rare in Manhattan. We are very fortunate to be living here. Thanks for watching, lemonly!! Best, Jay
Thanks for watching, and your kind words. My partner got this apartment many years ago, and it's rent controlled, so very affordable. This is rare, and we feel incredibly lucky! Many thanks for watching. Best, Jay
Dining room table and chairs are wonderful! Love the way you lined the wall with them.
MrHITS834 1 week ago
This is stunning! Love it! :)
TheNYCUrbanite 3 weeks ago
Beautiful!! I am soo inspired by this!!!
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You did absolute wonders to this small space. So beautifully designed. It's super elegant. Bravo to you! :)
TheNYCUrbanite 2 months ago
omg man throw some color in there I feel depressed looking at the set up.
Don't get me wrong, you have a lot of nice things, but throw some happy colors in there asap.
cow777 4 months ago
NICHOLAS CAGE!!
JDM4LlFE 5 months ago 9
@JDM4LlFE I get that a lot - lol
westend104 5 months ago 5
I love what you have done with your living space....cool beans!
el4Hunnybird 6 months ago
@el4Hunnybird Many thanks! Hope you're having a great summer....
westend104 6 months ago
Toll Brothers Luxury Housing...........Go to Youtube...........Looking for Schmucks
hbloch1 8 months ago
The studded chair is really cool.
Kstepballa 8 months ago 2
At least you have curtains on the windows. I find most nyc residents have curtain phobia. Every time I have slept over a friends house in the city I am woken up as soon as the sun comes out. I suggest them putting some god damned curtains on the windows and they look at me like i'm a fuckin weirdo.
brainboob 9 months ago
i bought the same table. Pottery Barn....21st century
whiskyblogger 9 months ago
@ALICEPIN Cool! Glad you like them; they're recovered from one of the old department stores here in Manhattan (I think B. Altman). Have a great day....
westend104 10 months ago
i love it...thank you for sharing.
serenamorena73 10 months ago
@serenamorena73 Thanks so much for watching and your much-appreciated kind words!
westend104 10 months ago
I would befriend anyone who had an apartment living room like that! Very cozy yet unique from the camera's perspective!
conoley92 10 months ago
@conoley92 Thanks so much for watching - and we're going to bask in the glow of your compliments all week. - blush - Have a great day!
westend104 10 months ago
I guess when you put it like that it shows how narrow minded I've been. Please accept my apologise
GarethEDavison 11 months ago
@GarethEDavison No worries. Have a great day - the UK is a favorite of ours, by the way, and here's hoping you have an excellent new year (and let's get some spring weather, okay!) lol
westend104 11 months ago
Seriously, how up your own arse do you have to be to record and describe your living room to put on You Tube!? Get a life!
GarethEDavison 11 months ago
@GarethEDavison Well, if interior design is your living, I suppose it makes perfect sense. If you're into rugby or football and put up vids on YouTube about something you're into, then that makes sense for you.
westend104 11 months ago 2
omg u sound like a nerd
ItsYuboyz 1 year ago
@ItsYuboyz so what the point is he HAS a nice apartment, were do you live, a cardboard box?
grandamracer23 1 year ago
Really like the art the panels.
renaissancea 1 year ago
@renaissancea Thanks! The British artist Terry Shave had a fire at his studio a few years ago and lost all the other pieces in this series of work. He was delighted to have found these surviving pieces while watching vids on YouTube! He wrote to us and thanked us for letting him know his work is appreciated and has a good home. (Cool story, huh?)
westend104 1 year ago
Can one have conversations in this place? God knows you cant have that around where i live.
TobbeStorm 1 year ago
Who describes conversations as "beautiful"?!
Truemoderate 1 year ago 5
@Truemoderate Well, when the camera's rolling and you're talking without a script, sometimes goofy stuff comes pouring out. Guilty! lol
westend104 1 year ago
@Truemoderate You can't? If someone states something poetic and dignified and the response is equally well composed, is the conversation not beautiful?
danukenator123 1 year ago
@Truemoderate Why can't a discussion be beautiful? Take two debaters lock in a battle each striving to outwit the other while using perfectly selected words and well crafted metaphors. It has a special kind of beauty.
danukenator123 6 months ago
So tiny but functional and beautifly done. I appreciate my space in the country, I will have to look into making my space more functional.
pickronk 1 year ago
Depressing... if a funeral home had a living room, it would look something like this.
edyman87 1 year ago 7
@edyman87 lol If what you say is true, then we've had some pretty lively parties in this funeral home!
westend104 1 year ago
I love it all but in particular what is the art made of, behind the fold out lounge?
spongiebungie 1 year ago
@spongiebungie Those rows of overlapping plates were designed by NYC interior designer Irwin Weiner and made by Polish artist, now living in Mexico City, Xawery Wolski. He specializes in materials made from glazed ceramic, and that's what these plates are made from. Thanks so much for watching, and seasons greetings!
westend104 1 year ago
I was wondering if you were/are in any type of educational field
ednuk 1 year ago
@ednuk Yes. I worked a lot of K-12 and now work in adult education (distance learning). Thanks for watching!
westend104 1 year ago
That living is so small it's almost a closet. But your decorating was beautiful for the space you were allotted.
WhereYaBoss 1 year ago
this guy sounds like nicholas cage!....btw the apartment is G!
nitro2050 1 year ago 2
@nitro2050 Thanks so much for watching! It's amazing how viewers think my voice is either Nicholas Cage-y or Elmo from Sesame Street or just "annoying." (I think my voice is just me. lol) Seasons greetings to you.
westend104 1 year ago
The guy's voice was annoying, but I like the ceiling and the lighting in the room. Besides the voice, I didn't like the dining "area." Did dining rooms go the way of the dodo? I think it's evil of builders to expect people to eat in their living rooms...or god forbid, the kitchen. But I guess if space is limited...
KittenToez 1 year ago
Great living room!
sarokas12 1 year ago
@sarokas12 Thanks so much!
westend104 1 year ago
This is beautiful. I love those chairs!
You have a nice speaking voice too, videos are hard to watch if the narrator's voice isn't appealing.
ShaynaSmee 1 year ago
@ShaynaSmee Thanks so much! Some folks think my voice is "annoying," but it's the one I was born with, so not much I can do about it. I've also been told I sound like Nicholas Cage and Elmo. Go figure. lol
westend104 1 year ago
This shows you dont have to have a lot of space to have a classy and stylish place. This place looks like a million bucks! Good Job!
cameronstl 1 year ago
@cameronstl You made our day! What a kind and generous thing to say.... Thank you so much.
westend104 1 year ago
Greetings,
Well I think I found my perfect sofa so won't be hijacking yours now, aren't you relieved! LOL It is a med grey w/ herringbone pattern. However gave the chair with the nailhead trim another look and think that is the item to "borrow" now. Hope you are having a fag weekend...Hope
KissHope 1 year ago
@KissHope lol Had a groovy groovy weekend, and so glad you found a great sofa (sounds amazing!). Decorating is fun, right?! xxoo Jay
westend104 1 year ago
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Yes Jay it is fun and addicting...my lamp trap persona is lusting over lamps again. Have a couple new ones ordered and they were half off so why not right. Seems I can not get enough of mirrored furniture and bright shiny silvery chrome lamps. Linda Dano has a couple that look more like mercury than chrome and are sooooo fabulous.(sorry about the type o above) If you get a chance and haven't already take a peek at Ron Marvin's Smallest Coolest Apt. Another tramp lol
KissHope 1 year ago
the chairs are AMAZING!!!!!
XxpinkdymondsxX 1 year ago
@XxpinkdymondsxX Hey, thanks much! (They're very comfy, too.)
westend104 1 year ago
vist austinwarrendesign for rooms like this!
austinwarrendesign 1 year ago
That dark wood and leather chair with the metal buttons looks like a medieval torture instrument....
zensorship 1 year ago
@zensorship LOL Now you know where we seat guests who misbehave.
westend104 1 year ago
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as long as you provide free WiFi Internet, you can't scare me;-)
zensorship 1 year ago
beutiful conversation... lol
mirellale 1 year ago
ok just did'nt look big enough for two ppl let alone 30 but its cool i like alot of sun light and lots of light the darkness makes it smaller than it proberly really is. and thanks for the reply back peice
Lavern003 1 year ago
so this apartment don;t have bedroom or a bathroom? because i did'nt see it i just saw tiny livingroom and tiny dining room
Lavern003 1 year ago
@Lavern003 Lavern, thanks for watching. Of course this apartment has a bedroom and bathroom. A kitchen, closets, and front hallway, too. This was just a shot of the combo living room and dining room - which deceptively seats 30 dinner guests in a buffet quite comfortably. The apartment owners have a large house in rural Pennsylvania on the weekends, so in the big city, this is a perfect size for two people.
westend104 1 year ago
Lovely living room!!:)
blueburriedalive4561 1 year ago
Where did u get ur couch from? Ive been looking for a couch like that with the masculine feel and tailored look, not necessarily a pull out bed though, if u come to nyc then u need to make hotel arrangements. lol
joohsay 1 year ago
That is really gorgeous, elegant and with a warm, comfy feel at the same time. Just beautiful!
Marta7350 1 year ago
@Marta7350 You just made my day! Thanks so much for watching.
westend104 1 year ago
I like your art selection for this project. Nice!
iDivideWalls 1 year ago
@iDivideWalls THANK YOU!
westend104 1 year ago
::::sigh:::: That might be just a little out of my way but thanks for the info. Btw may I ask a decorating question of you? I'm getting a bit confused on what kind of curtain/drape to use in my bedroom. As mentioned redorating and went with a comforter/pillow sham that has white background and the outline of birds in a very large print of which the birds are pear green. The comforter/shams has a small black trim. My bed skirt is a deep eggplant purple and extra solid color shams to match
KissHope 1 year ago
Hi Jay,
Glad my comments gave you a chuckle, my BFF and I discuss David frequently since they both play on the same team. :-( lol Did admit recently when it comes to the Bromstud I would not be above begging! tsk tsk Anyway how splendid your perfect sofa is being showcased! What wonderful taste you have. So Jay what route will the driver be traveling...may have to plan a hijack! lol
KissHope 1 year ago
@KissHope A hijack? Hmmmm. Well, the truck will be heading towards Mexico, then across the Pacific to Africa.... If you're able to follow it, you're welcome to it. lol
westend104 1 year ago
Greetings,
I swear I would have to sneek that sofa out of your apt if I lived near you..lol Indeed Craigslist can be a gold mine. Managed to find an entertainment armoire' 6.5 ft tall(comes apart in 2 pieces)that is covered in beveled mirror was l00.00 btw I said David Bromsfeld and I meant Bromstad or stud however you like to think of him. He is sooo very cute, too bad he plays on the other team! lol
KissHope 1 year ago
@KissHope Thanks, Hope! Laughing so hard about your comments (playing for the other team BIG LOL on that one!!!). The sofa is going to Sag Harbor, NY this week and will be featured in one of the Hampton Designer Showhouse rooms! Have a wonderful summer day. All the best, Jay
westend104 1 year ago
one hipo? i like soo much the chair! and the color in the wall...nice..the table wood......oo second hipo...whay ivoire?
MrTigrita 1 year ago
great job I like the lighting because seems very romantic, I like also the arm chair,the white chairs,the skyboards, Ilove the combination of dark wood and rich fabrics
chlanga12345 1 year ago
@chlanga12345 Thanks so much for the compliments and watching! All the best, Jay
westend104 1 year ago
That is a fab sofa and has wonderful clean lines, I am not a fan of all the rolled rolls and backs you see today. You have wonderful taste. Just had my own David Bromsfeld help decorate my bedroom last night. Dark wood nightstands with chrome hardware, pear green/white comforter/shams with a smokey eggplant purple euro shams and tailored bed skirt. Small art deco mirrored covered dresser my best Craigslist find ever. Half the fun of decorating is doing with a bargain. Happy decorating.
KissHope 1 year ago
@KissHope Congrats on scoring some treasures from Craigslist! There are some great finds there, right? Have a wonderful weekend.
westend104 1 year ago
Get yourself a small box turtle to get rid of the waterbugs. Btw I really think your is fabulous.
KissHope 1 year ago
@KissHope Thanks! And love the idea of the box turtle. I think they're pretty cute.
westend104 1 year ago
You're welcome anytime in my NYC apt. I have all in one bedroom/kitchen/bathroom/closet, pet roaches and mice. We can even relax and smoke crack with my neighbors.
KungFuChess 1 year ago
@KungFuChess lol Sounds like the best invitation I've had all year! (And I haven't learned the art of domesticating roaches yet.) The cool thing about NYC apartments is that they can be as fancy or as downlow as anything, but they all share the same huge waterbugs lurking around the bathtub. Those big guys are everywhere!
westend104 1 year ago
Jacobean Period is not 1700s.
StreamConsciousness 1 year ago
@StreamConsciousness Quite true, and thanks for pointing this out. The late Jacobean Period was 1620-1660, and this early 1700s piece was influenced by late Jacobean furnituremaking. It would have been more correct to have said "late Jacobean style furniture from the early 1700s."
westend104 1 year ago
I like the dinning room chairs. Is it pricey to get a chair refurbished?
kumitetoday 1 year ago
@kumitetoday The chairs are fun and were originally from B. Altman's department store (their in-store restaurant here in NYC). Recovering chairs cost-wise depends on the fabric you're using, the experience of the upholstery shop you're going with, and the number of tufts or buttons or trims you're working with. It can get pricey, but if you get the chairs for a song, then you can afford to recover/recondition them and still come out with less $ than new chairs.
westend104 1 year ago
very elegant!!!!! Bravo!!!
xanna62 1 year ago
@xanna62 --blush-- Thanks!!!!
westend104 1 year ago
Nice
Spaniard781 1 year ago
@Spaniard781 Thanks so much for watching!
westend104 1 year ago
whts thr on the wall abov bed-cum-sofa ??? by th wy GREAT JOB!!!!!
zara1saif 1 year ago
@zara1saif Thanks for watching and your kind words! What's above the sofa sleeper is a commissioned art piece consisting of six rows each consisting of six white glazed terracotta plates that slightly overlap one another. A Polish artist now living in Mexico City, Xawery Wolski, specializes in crafting amazing materials from glazed terracotta.
westend104 1 year ago
waw that's really nice living ,, Do you have any sources or sites to reffer to ?? thank you
whafah 1 year ago
@whafah Thanks for watching! We go to Design2Share a lot for decorating inspiration. They've got a great Links2Share page with tons of other websites on decorating and home decor, too. Good luck and have a fantastic day -- Best, Jay
westend104 1 year ago
What a beautiful place. I just love the molding in that space. Lovely.
mariko1957 1 year ago
@mariko1957 Thanks! The molding does help out a lot (before, it was a plain box).
westend104 1 year ago
relaxing place
katuray33 1 year ago
Thanks for watching and your kind words! (I think the secret is the felt rug in the room; it deadens sound and makes the acoustics less harsh.)
westend104 1 year ago
Lovely space. Thanks for sharing.
Asbellgrad 2 years ago
Thanks so much for watching . . . and your kind words!
westend104 2 years ago
Nice overall but bad location because ther is no light.
I live in a house in brooklyn, ny and im taking out my desktop computer , tv and bed and painting the room a nice chromish coler and then putting a lighter bed with a new matress and buying a laptop to replace my desktop and my room will only be 1 bed and a closet and it will feel very fresh
VidSupport 2 years ago
Thanks for watching! Your decorating plans sound great; it's a great resolution to make your space fresh and lively for the new year. Best of luck. (One note about the lighting -- we shot this at night with the curtains closed and lights on, but during the day we get lots of great light; we're on a courtyard and it's very open. Thanks heavens! I agree with you that natural light is a huge part of any living space, the rule being, the more the better.)
westend104 2 years ago
Love the detailed chair, very nice.
TheUntamedH 2 years ago
The design is very nice. For Feng Shui, the living area should be brighter and having more Yang Qi.
thaibuddhaamulet 2 years ago
Thank you for watching! Others have also commented on the lack of brightness, but during the day we open up all drapes and let the light stream in, which makes everything feel wonderful.
westend104 2 years ago
Yes. It would be nice to allow lights streaming in the room and generating some Yang Qi. Nevertheless, in the room, the lighting is so good.
thaibuddhaamulet 2 years ago
Gorgeous living room...
robinxyz101 2 years ago
this is VERY nice!
sasymuzik 2 years ago
THANKS so much for watching and the kind words. Have a fantastic holiday.....!
westend104 2 years ago
great if you have lots of ffriends! see im a loner lol i love yo place though
Raeysa 2 years ago
Thanks for watching! The felt rug on the floor deadens the sound and makes for a coziness that's wonderful if you're all alone, like sitting down in a chair of laying out on the sofa to read a book or the newspaper. Very comfortable for hanging out.
westend104 2 years ago
nice place....i like it.
dbsstussy 2 years ago
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzvery boring live a little buddy........
kong890 2 years ago
♥♥♥♥♥
MonyMG1959 2 years ago
wow very lucky! nicely decorated!
shellypenny 2 years ago
Thanks for watching and your kind words. We just looked at your My Studio vid, and what a great studio you've got! You must love that gorgeous glassed-in bump-out, adding great views and lots of sun into your space. Wow.
westend104 2 years ago
why do people do this? then you want to cry when they rob your house!!
kensumama 2 years ago
It s a nice place, only the ceiling a bit kitch
majawow 2 years ago
Great place. I love how you have not sacrificed style for space. It makes the place look a lot bigger and great use of space. Space is a premium here in the UK too so love the fact that you have made such a beautiful room. Thanks for posting - steve.
jackhigginsqwerty 2 years ago
Many thanks for the kind words, Steve!
westend104 2 years ago
Beautiful.
rosarioofkenzenichii 2 years ago 2
wow.
mpmcd81 2 years ago 2
very nice Apartment man,classy decore,
peace Bro
Drew
DrewAnti1960 2 years ago
Drew, many thanks for the kind words!!! Have a great weekend, and we're glad you love visiting NYC from beautiful CT (my sis lives in Westport and they have a blast there). All the Best, Jay
westend104 2 years ago
Yo!
jlover97 2 years ago
Absolutely beautiful!
AnnaSantiago23 2 years ago
Thanks so much for watching and complimenting!
westend104 2 years ago
Your home is incredibly gorgeous and stylistic! I have dreampt of movie to NY for 9 yrs now (since I was 16) and I'm finally making it happen..I'd be so grateful to have a $900 dollar raunchy studio but THIS (your home) would be heaven! Hope you feel as blessed as I think you are! :D
1ashley707 2 years ago
You're so kind! Many thanks, and we really do feel blessed. The apartment has been a hobby and a pet project for over 16 years now, gradually coming together over time (definitely not overnight). The living room walls were pistachio green once, then they were ice blue once, and now they seem more settled being gray. The furniture changes around a lot, too. All fun! Have a great time in NYC. You will love every minute of it.
westend104 2 years ago
Lovely and elegant design, a calming and handsome space! Would you have any suggestions for using a right facing chaise sectional in a small apartment? The peices are independant of eachother so it could be separated. Please help!
balance512 2 years ago
You have a beatiful apartment
luznycluz 2 years ago
Thank you! And many thanks for watching.
westend104 2 years ago
That's really beautiful. The furnishing, flooring and everthing in your apartment is almost near to perfect. Can u provide me the actual size of living room, cause you arrange all luxury in compact space and makes it look like "royal" and I would be glad if you give me amount you spent in it.....regards, Tarun, New Delhi
tarun60 2 years ago
Many thanks for watching, and for your kind words, too, Tarun! This living room is 13 feet by 22 feet, so it's really not too big, although it has the illusion of being larger. It would be difficult to estimate costs for decorating as the decorating process has gone on over the years....
westend104 2 years ago
it doesnt look lively and modern
2strong2handle 2 years ago
What a great piece of art! I love how the furniture pieces from different time and culture all dance together in this small little apartment makes it truly a jewel box!
babbushika 2 years ago
Thank you so much for watching, and your lovely compliments. I hope you have a wonderful day in beautiful Russia (we would love to visit your country some day!).
westend104 2 years ago
Amazing apartment! I wish I could live in NYC.
EDKsurly 2 years ago
this sucks yall need to move to houston where youll get a nice big house for cheaper than your paying
texasbeu2y 3 years ago
Thanks for watching, and no offense to Houston (we love your city!), but New York is New York. You live here for the mix of excitement, non-stop entertainment, great lifestyle and cultural features, and a mix of people from all over the world. This apartment is actually rent controlled, so it costs only about $1,000/month, and the renters bought a house in rural Pennsylvania in a village of 400 people. A big house, lots of land, and only an hour's drive from NYC. So this doesn't suck at all!
westend104 3 years ago
I dream of living in New York City or Downtown Jersey City just to get that view of Manhattan. New York is a place where you run into some of the most strange, artistic, powerful, and beautiful people of all colors. I love it with a passion. New York is the air of art to me. I can appreciate its freedom of creativity.
CHEVAAN29 3 years ago 2
Thanks for watching, Chevaan! You're right about NYC. It was great energy and spirit, and it's amazing the diversity of people and artistic pursuits here. I hope one day you will live and create beautiful accomplishments here, too!
westend104 3 years ago
Lovely apartment. Also you have so much class in your demeanor.
Bostons617 2 years ago
Many thanks for both compliments! Have a great day -- Best, Jay
westend104 2 years ago
That would be a great idea if it wasn't for all the Texans.
OyVeyItsMe 3 years ago
texasbeu2y u r a loser.houston has nothing to offer trust me I have lived there for a year and it is sssssssoooooooo bboriiiiinnnnggg like yall r the most boringest dullest people in the nation there is seriosly nothing to do over there maybe that is why yall are so dull and plain and have no personalities.NYC is the best city to live in.I rather live in a smaller apartment in a world renown world class city than a house in a terrible,suburban mess, flat, and extremely dull city like Houston
Bostons617 2 years ago
Very nice..eclectic mix of styles. I love NY,I visit at least twice a year.
david2407 3 years ago 2
David, thanks so much for watching and your kind comments. Where do you live in the States? (and thank you for visiting NYC so often; we love visitors!) Best, Jay
westend104 3 years ago
I live in DC,and am an aspiring interior decorator myself. I plan on posting some video of my own apt. when it's finally completed.
david2407 3 years ago
We can't wait to see your apartment! Be sure to let us know when you post it -- and happy holidays!
westend104 3 years ago
Will do...I have to purchase a decent video cam!..lol
david2407 3 years ago
Hey, you probably heard this many time but your small living room is nice. Just the fact of living in NYC...amazing. What is your job...if I may ask.
theRealKG 3 years ago
Many thanks. It took getting used to the smaller living spaces in NYC, moving from the Midwest (land of wide-open spaces). My partner is an interior designer and I'm a consultant, working for Internet and educational technology companies.
westend104 3 years ago
Hi, I live in a studio in the Lower East Side (400 square feet) and will start shopping around for a sofa bed. Would you please share where you got yours in your living room? I may have to splurge and get one just like it, it's beautiful.
BurningLexicon 3 years ago
Oops -- the company is now out of business, so it won't do us any good to recommend them. Try Carlisle Sofas; they may also have some lovely sleepers. Good luck!
westend104 3 years ago
this must be soooo expensive
DanielCMM 3 years ago
Thanks for watching and commenting! The rent is not expensive at all, and we did work on the apartment over a period of years, so the expense was well paced. Many thanks!
westend104 3 years ago
i love the dining table where u get iit i have to get table for my living room
beautiful apt can u help me decorate lol
jcl134 3 years ago
The dining room table is a Jacobean table, probably a Dutch antique from the 1600s, and it was found in an antique store in Cape Town, South Africa (South Africa has many beautiful Dutch or Cape Dutch antiques). LOL, we would be happy to decorate your apartment if you could fly us to your beautiful Virgin Islands! :>) Thanks so much for watching!
westend104 3 years ago
very spacious
Misterdrink123 3 years ago
Thank you, Mr. D! I appreciate your watching and commenting on this vid. I originally lived in the Midwest, where living space is vast. In NYC, however, apartments tend to be on the small side, so at first I felt like a little pea rattling around in a tiny box. Now that I've adjusted and made some better use of good storage and space-saving solutions, it does seem much more spacious to me, and the decorating gives more of a sense of height to the ceilings -- and that all helps a lot!
westend104 3 years ago
oh really? i think for a new york apartment it is objectively spacious as well^^ i've seen apartments that are way smaller in new york. u were very lucky to find a place like that. i dont dare to ask what u pay monthly for that place.
Misterdrink123 3 years ago
You're 100% correct that it's relatively larger than many NYC apartments, particularly the studio I used to live in (basically a glorified all-purpose room with a separate bath). This is a rent-controlled apartment and is under a third of the going rate of about $3500/month for the same size apartment, so it's a very fortunate situation for the next 10-15 years or so until the rent creeps up to where it can "go market."
westend104 3 years ago
for the size its a good price (depending, where in manhattan it is) but in general renting apartments in manhatten is ridiculosly expensive. the same size apartment would be a third of the price in new jersey
Misterdrink123 3 years ago
You're absolutely right that apartments are sky-high priced in Manhattan! And it's difficult to get an apartment here; it's almost like buying a house. This apartment is on the upper west side, which is now a hot area.
westend104 3 years ago
beautiful
veelighted7 3 years ago
Vee Eliza, thank you much for watching and your comment! And thank you for your great service to children and the way you give back to people in your community; now THAT's what I call "beautiful." After reading your bio, I am truly inspired.
westend104 3 years ago
oh i love your apartment! it's really cool. i'm jealous :P but i like my apartment too so it's okay
AnnaMcPanna 3 years ago
AnnaMcP, thanks so much for watching! I love your attitude about where you live; I enjoy other people's homes a lot, and sometimes my admiration borders a little bit on envy, but I'm always reminded of how much my apartment reflects how we live, who we are, and how it's just right for us and that balances everything out. I also like getting great ideas from where other people live, which can be very inspirational!
westend104 3 years ago
I am In love with the chair with the studs, It's beautiful, just my style.
asuperdolls 3 years ago
Thanks for watching -- and commenting on our favorite chair, too! The studs, padded leather insets on the arms, beautifully turned spindles, and clean curves on the seat and back made this a must-have when we first saw it. (And you have wonderful taste, too; not only in this chair, but also in Depeche Mode!)
westend104 3 years ago
Wow what a nice apt. You've kept it really tasteful. I hope to move to Manhattan from here in England one day. You have some really nice things there, and your so lucky to have such a nice apartment in such a great area!!
hxmjam 3 years ago
Jamie, thanks so much! We happen to love England a lot (we haven't been to Newcastle yet), and the nice thing about Manhattan is that it's so easy to go back and forth between here and the UK. Thanks for watching and for all your kind words. Best, Jay
westend104 3 years ago
Absolutely Beautiful!
pixigirl999 3 years ago
Thanks for watching, and thanks for your kind comment, Have a great day!
westend104 3 years ago
So, do you not have a television at all, then? You mentioned the stereo behind the drapes. Beautiful, but doesn't have that overdone look, meaning with expensive furniture. I would miss not having a fireplace.
IrisMG 3 years ago
wow:) i will die for that! you sooo lucky!what cost for that place? i know it would very crazy price! (sorry my english are bad)
lemonlysunny 3 years ago 2
Don't apologize for your English -- my vocabulary in other languages is VERY BAD. LOL The rent is "controlled" for this apartment, so it is very affordable, but this is rare in Manhattan. We are very fortunate to be living here. Thanks for watching, lemonly!! Best, Jay
westend104 3 years ago
Beautiful place. What a big place for NY. I live in Staten Island, I wish I could live in the city, but the prices are CRAZY!!! You lucky Dog.
stemikger 3 years ago
Thanks for watching, and your kind words. My partner got this apartment many years ago, and it's rent controlled, so very affordable. This is rare, and we feel incredibly lucky! Many thanks for watching. Best, Jay
westend104 3 years ago