Novogratz Bungalow HotelThe world is more colorful through the eyes of The Novogratz. Design television frontrunners and bohemian bon vivantes, husband-and-wife duo Robert and Courtney globe-trot with their seven children, creating gorgeous spaces, publishing the occasional coffee table book, and currently filming Season 2 of their HGTV show Home by Novogratz. Take a virtual tour of some of their favorite projects - with exclusive Novogratz narration.
By Lena Katz
Trancoso, Brazil Treehouse"We built this treehouse on the same property adjacent to our vacation home in Trancoso, Brazil, using local materials and local craftsmen. It has two bedrooms, a lounge and even an outdoor shower made from bamboo."
Photo Credit: Tim Geaney
Trancoso, Brazil Treehouse"The whole idea was based on an idea by our son Breaker. It's a very chill place, and very eco-friendly. We are right on the most beautiful and unspoiled beach in the whole world."
Photo Credit: Tim Geaney
New York Renovation for David Perler"David is an Emmy-award winning television producer [Wendy Williams Show] with a charming and elegant, but under-utilized space in historical Gramercy Park. He favors vintage pieces and an industrial chic look. We opened up the apartment, got rid of the clutter, gave him sleeker furniture and unusual art, and turned an unused garden into a fabulous place for him to have his friends and family."
Photo Credit: Matthew Williams
Hoboken Bowling Alley for W Hotels Developer Dave Barry"Our clients wanted a game room and bowling alley for their kids and their friends to really have a place to get together and play. We divided the space into a sitting area lounge, and did a two-lane bowling alley and a game room with vintage arcade games. We used a lot of color to make it a happy space, and a lot of bold graphics. The parents use it for their friends and family quite a lot as well. It has become a hive of activity in their household."
Photo Credit: Costas Picadas
Los Angeles Babakul Store Renovation "Babakul, in the iconic Los Angeles store Fred Segal, was our first retail experience. The designer, Kym Gold (formerly of True Religion), wanted something bold, strong in a female way, and different from the usual retail store. We created a library space for men to hang, interesting lighting, fun dressing rooms, and more - a mix of industrial and warm materials, and lots of color and different things to catch your eye - most of which you don't expect to see in a shop."
Photo Credit: Yuri Hasegawa
Long Branch New Jersey, Dave Barry Summer House"Our friends have an amazing, three-bedroom condo in Long Branch on the Jersey Shore. It's a big space, but they never did anything with it, just painted it white and installed overly large furniture. It was not very inviting, and despite it being right on the beach, they just didn't use it much. We went in and used tons of color and textures, added cool furniture and art, and turned it into a fun space they love to use now. The kids especially loved their rooms. And everything in the apartment wears well in spite of the sand and water."
Photo Credit: Matthew Williams
Los Angeles Gym Makeover for Celtics NBA Star Paul Pier"This is the inner-city high school in Los Angeles that NBA star Paul Pierce attended. We went in and did a really thorough makeover of the locker room, which also serves as a study room for the athletes. The rooms were very drab and not inviting, so we tried to make them bright and inspirational to the student athletes. Both Paul and the kids loved it! We all took part in a big ceremony to unveil it. Paul is very active in supporting kids, and so are we."
Photo Credit: Yuri Hasegawa
Palm Beach Cabana for Tracey Smith "We created a beach cabana for Tracy Smith, utilizing materials and pieces from around the world, since her company, House of Lavande jewelry is sourced globally. We tried to reflect the beauty of the ocean in the colors and materials we used in this space that Tracy uses for entertaining and relaxing."
Photo Credit: Matthew Williams
Great Barrington, the Berkshires"This is our weekend home in the Berkshires in Massachusetts: a place we can unplug, enjoy nature and have room to roam. We turned the whole first floor of the house into an open, loft-style space, and painted everything white, so we could use pops of color to create design interest. Upstairs are a lot of bedrooms we left intact, and painted every one of them a bright color: orange, green, purple. At night, the colors glow in the hallway. We added a pool, an in-ground trampoline and an art room above the garage. We love it here and go whenever we can."
Photo Credit: Costas Picadas
Far Rockaway New York, Surfing Sisters Project"Two sisters who love to surf, the Chens, bought a wreck of a house in the emerging neighborhood, The Far Rockaways, without ever laying eyes on it. (it was missing the stairway to the second floor!) We went in and made it fun, funky and very girly. Citing Betsey Johnson as their design inspiration, we used a lot of pink, and really pushed it with custom-made wallpaper, grafitti art by Matt Siren, and even colorful kitchen appliances. The sisters love to entertain and to cook, and now they have a place to have their friends over for dinner."
Photo Credit: Matthew Williams
Introducing Novogratz for CB2"We are very excited to announce our collaboration with CB2 for a line of home décor products. Up first, our "Family" rug which will debut in July, with more products coming in October. Stay tuned!"
Go to TheNovogratz.com to learn more about the design duo or follow them on Twitter @thenovogratz.
