photography by Brian W. Ferry, courtesy of BHDM Design.
Dan Mazzarini of BHDM Design was given a mandate when it came to a dated apartment in Park Slope, Brooklyn: create a sophisticated and polished masculine retreat that was “not too Brooklyn” for the apartment’s bachelor owner, a book-loving lawyer with little time to fret about the details.
“The client left us alone, which was nice,” says Mazzarini.
After
The designers left the bones of the apartment intact but painted every surface, to dramatic effect. The vintage zigzag chair is from Gallery 429 in Greenport, New York, and the caramel-colored egg chair is from France & Son.
The dining niche, in one corner of the living room, features the Compass Dining Table from CB2, a brass pendant light from Park Studio LA, and two vintage chairs. The bench is from Organic Modernism.
In a corner of the dining area: artwork by Mark McGuire and a spray of pussy willows in a charcoal vase from Jamali Garden.
The fireplace apron is also painted in Hollandlac Brilliant.
Glossy, dark grey Ikea Jarsta cabinets were fitted together “like Tetris,” says Mazzarini. He added bronze hardware sourced at Simon’s Hardware and Bath in New York.
A view into the master bedroom, painted in Benjamin Moore’s Kendell Charcoal. The designer made the ink-block artwork, and the abaca rug is from The Natural Carpet Company.
A moody vignette in the bedroom: The basket was a score at Brimfield, while the metal vase is from Clic Gallery in New York.
The guest room, with the lower walls painted in Benjamin Moore’s Black.
The bathroom features a stone-topped vanity from Restoration Hardware. Above it are Argon Sconces from Hudson Valley Lighting and a custom mirror.
Before, the apartment was an ode to the ‘80s, with track lighting, ceiling fans, and yellow oak floors.
Before
The designer decided to leave the bricks, but painted over them.
The dated galley kitchen, before.
A view of the master bedroom, with dated flooring and an original door.
The bathroom had pink tile and unflattering overhead lighting.