If you manage apartment properties, you already know lots of your residents are watching Emily in Paris—but they won’t be watching it forever! The time is now to tap into their collective excitement around everything Parisian. Consider hosting an Emily in Paris viewing party. Or a special petit-déjeuner with croissants and imported jams. Your residents...
Co-working was a hot multifamily amenity before Covid—now it’s a must. In fact, work-from-home space leads the list of 2023 design trends for apartment developers. We’ve moved beyond the public health crisis of 2021-2022, but working from home or hybrid work schedules have become permanent for many apartment residents who used to commute to the...
There's no doubt the amenities race will keep getting more competitive. Apartment and condo residents can be fickle when it comes to amenities. Multifamily investors need to stay creative and several steps ahead of consumer preferences.
The lines continue to blur between office, hotel and residential design. Multifamily folks in particular love talking about the amazing lobby, poolside furniture or operations at the hotels they visit. The hospitality industry is frequently a couple of steps ahead of other sectors.That’s why I never miss Boutique Design New York.
When I first started covering multifamily as a real estate editor, I missed my old beat. As a design editor I had spent a lot of time in showrooms and on the expo floor. We interacted with the latest furniture, flooring and finishes. At real estate conferences, there was no eye candy. But, I soon...
Lamborghini is an Italian brand recognized all over the world for automotive excellence. In 1981, the family legacy expanded when Tonino Lamborghini, the heir to the business, created Tonino Lamborghini Style and Accessories, a new lifestyle experience brand devoted to luxury products. The Lamborghini family’s heritage has been a source of inspiration for the luxury...
I’ve spent many hours perusing the Design Within Reach website for discerning clients. Our role has been to translate the client’s vision into a furniture package that will complement the architecture and finishes, resonate with a target market and also perform well over time. Some of our recommendations reside at the NYC Design Within Reach...
There’s no better place to source color inspiration than Mexico. Vibrant hues—and a range of sophisticated neutrals—are seen everywhere from the food to the natural landscape to the built environment. Mexico is an enormous country covering nearly 770,000 square miles. It’s everything you saw at your last beach resort and much more. I love chilling...
Even if your multifamily properties are meeting occupancy goals, it’s a good idea to stay ahead of the game. Now more than ever, design drives business—your apartment residents and prospects of tomorrow are watching HGTV and they have high expectations.
Silverback Development, the midtown Manhattan firm led by Josh Schuster, is capturing attention for its distinctive building designs and an eye towards community. The firm’s focus is mixed-use residential, with projects ranging from luxury, senior living, moderate income and multifamily investment. While many of their projects are located in New York City’s five boroughs, they’re...