Inspiration in Close Quarters

Size doesn't intimidate these homeowners; it inspires them. An architect's puzzle and a monochromatic designer's lab both in New York, an artists' hideaway in Houston and a super modern Miami haven all live up to their full potential.

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Hide CaptionShow CaptionThe raised lip on the edge of the counter is unconventional and eliminates run-off onto the floor.

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The Jigsaw Puzzle Apartment
Sisters Anita and Ivy Lee live in a 500-square-foot New York apartment near Chinatown. They share the kitchen and the bathroom and divide the remaining space into two wings that provide each sister with private living and sleeping quarters. Creating a sense of unity through the design's interlocking pieces, these sisters have found balance and family harmony.

Anita's design theme for this kitchen is: "I hate cleaning." She chose a stainless steel counter and an under-counter sink (design term for a sink that is flush with the counter). Cleanup is a snap: just sweep messes into the sink.

Resources

Guests
- Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan, Professional Organizer, Apartment Therapy Website: www.apartmenttherapy.com
- Jacob Ward, Managing Editor, Readymade Magazine Website: www.readymademag.com
- Gita Nandan, Architect
  Thread Collective
  Website: www.threadcollective.com
- Libby Langdon, Designer, Libby Langdon Interior Design Website: www.libbylangdon.com
- Tom Piscitello, Designer
  Mogul
  Website: www.mogullife.com
- Anita Lee, Designer
  (Not taking any new clients at this time)
  Please contact: Derek Pavlik
  Co-Designer/Builder, derek pavlik DESIGN
  2875 Glascock St., Ste. 103
  Oakland, CA 9460
  Phone: 510-865-8850
  E-mail: admin@derekpavlikdesign.com
- Christopher Coleman
  Interior Designer, Christopher Coleman Interior Design
  55 Washington Street #707
  Brooklyn, NY 11201
  Phone: 718-222-8984
  Fax: 718-222-8983
  Website: www.ccinteriordesign.com
- Bert L. Long, Jr.
  Bert L. Long Fine Arts
  4739 A Buck St.
  Houston TX 77020
  Phone: 713-675-7682
  Fax: 713-675-8352
  E-mail: blongartworld@yahoo.com
  Website: www.bertlong.com
- Brett Zamore, Designer
  Brett Zamore Design
  Phone: 713-623-1926
  E-mail: office@brettzamoredesign.com
- Neal R. Deputy
  Architect, Neal R. Deputy Architect Inc.
  E-mail: nrdai@aol.com