The Novogratz

I have just discovered The Novogratz! I watched my first programme of theirs last night, and was absolutely entranced, I loved it. Am I a bit behind - who else knows about this amazing husband & wife team? Firstly, they have seven kids - so right there, as a mother of three, I take my hat off to them :) 




Robert and Cortney Novogratz have built a signature design brand for themselves creating fabulous, luxe and inspired residential projects across Manhattan. Last night I watched them design and re-decorate the two kids' bedrooms of a New York family. Taking their inspiration from a green chandelier in the boys' room, they painted the ceiling a vibrant green, which looked fantastic against the gorgeous white cornice. A new pink chandelier was bought for Eliza's room and her roof was painted hot pink. Robert and Cortney like their kids' rooms to be sophisticated and fun.



New carpet was laid in a checker board effect

Green toile wallpaper reflects the green roof, and contrasts the boys' basket ball hoop

Magnetic and chalk board paint were used together to make this fun wall element


An antique bed was made more contemporary by painting in glossy blue

Talented artist, Linda Mason, painted this portrait of the kids. The base was painted by the kids themselves

The Novogratz alternated wallpaper in stripes in Eliza's room for a fun look


Cube Room

When I first saw this image I was drawn in by the hot pink (that colour is like a magnet for me!) and the black & white, all in a very cool loft setting.



But when I read more about it I was blown away by the simple, yet very clever concept -
a mobile bed cube, or a room within a room. Mounted on casters the cube can be easily moved around into position. This would be really handy in Europe or the US where you often have big apartments or loft spaces. It creates a little bit of privacy in a large open space, and could even be set up with a desk and sofa as a little home office.




You can position the cube with the larger opening out to the room, and the bed acts as another sofa.



Or, for maximum privacy, place the open side against the wall. The small opening stops you from feeling claustrophobic.



Set up a projector and you can turn it into the perfect movie watching nook. And you have a choice of colours - if hot pink is not your thing!


Win with Gather

I've got a fantastic way to start your week off... an amazing giveaway! You may remember that I've featured one of Napier's most fabulous shops, Gather, before here and here.
Well today Nikki from Gather has very kindly offered one of her very cool handprinted
Totem cushions by Harvest Textiles in Melbourne, worth $120.





The cushions are 50cm square, designed and hand printed with love using non-toxic water based inks on to 100% natural linen.





To enter the draw go and visit the Gather online store and choose the Totem cushion pattern/colourway that you love the most. Comment below with your choice, and don't forget to include your email address (so I can contact you if you win).

For an extra entry 'like' Cush & Nooks and Gather on Facebook, and share this post on Facebook and Twitter by clicking on the social media buttons below (or share directly from FB & T). Let me know that you've done this in your comment. The winner will be announced on my Facebook and Twitter pages, and contacted by email next Monday 12th November.
Good luck!