Now that the change of seasons is here, sprucing up your home will make you feel re-energized. With a little patience, you could achieve a new custom look for your rooms without paying custom prices. Start with one room, and don’t move on until that room is complete; otherwise, you […]
Two years ago, Hurricane Sandy blasted the East Coast, leaving devastation and tragic loss in its path. One of the most heartening survival and renovation stories has been that of Sam and Joy Corigliano, owners of the Marina Café, located on Great Kills Harbor on New York’s Staten Island. “We knew a storm was coming, […]
A master bed and bath redesign in this Springville townhouse required the daunting mission of combining daring and demureness With its neutral gray walls, sparkling glass mosaic tile and subtle pops of pink, the essence of Alexandra Fernandez’ latest design project is best defined as demure glamour. “There’s a contemporary feel here, but the rooms […]
A complete makeover following Hurricane Sandy gave this waterfront restaurant and tiki bar a fresh look and a new start. Two years ago, Hurricane Sandy blasted the East Coast, leaving devastation and tragic loss in its path. One of the most heartening survival and renovation stories has been that of Sam and Joy Corigliano, owners […]
The Marina Café has graced the Great Kills Harbor since 1980. For over three decades it has hosted generations of christenings, communions, anniversaries and the like. It has become an iconic landmark and part of our Staten Island coastline. But on October 29, 2012, it met with superstorm Sandy. Sandy left, what was […]
With the tree leaves turning colors and the mums popping up around town, now is the time to bring the enjoyment of Autumn into your home. “There are some very simple things you can do to embrace Autumn in your home decor. The easiest thing to do is – accessorize!“ said Alexandra Fernandez, owner of […]
Here are some tips from ALX Interiors: Start by picking a theme. Do you want it colorful and whimsical or glamorous and sparkly? Make a choice and stick with it. Pick a color too. Do you want red and gold or white and silver, or blue and white for Hanukkah, for example. Keep this theme […]
The homeowners, a young couple with five children, wanted a change from their previous house which was designed in a traditional style. They wanted a clean, minimalist, contemporary look but didn’t want it to look cold and sterile. With that in mind, the house was designed using straight & angled lines. The contemporary & tredny […]
With leaves turning and mums popping up around town, now is the time to bring the enjoyment of the autumn into your home. The fall season is all about color — burnt oranges, yellows, golds and olive greens. These hues create a feeling of warmth inside as the chill in the air outside becomes crisp. “There are […]