This Brooklyn Flat Is a Rhapsody in Blue

No matter where you live, the right design can take you anywhere you want to be in the world. We know that it's true because that’s exactly what Brooklyn-based designer, Malene Barnett, founder of the eponymous lifestyle brand Malene Bhasdone has done. She’s taken her expansive Bedford-Stuyvesant brownstone on a journey from New York City all the way to the Caribbean Islands that her family originally hails from. It’s a trip that’s open to anyone who steps through the door to find the symphony of color, pattern and accessories that fill the space from top to bottom.

Interior designer Malene Barnett’s home radiates culture which is a central feature of her product designs-especially her amazing line of rugs. In the living room, the rug, with its pattern of churning seas, completes the conceptual connection between the blue-stained floors and these figures. Additional patterns on the pillows and art complete the vignette, bringing home elements of island life as well as African culture.

A little bit of island luxury in this home: a tub fit for royalty. With its bright yellow stool and a petite yet regal looking chandelier, this bath is exactly what anyone would want to soak in after a long day. Surrounded by miniature tile in a calming blue, this Brooklyn bathroom has a definite European vibe.

Everyday pieces with an artistic touch are a great way to give your home a unique, curated sensibility.