Photos courtesy of Sixx Design
White house yellow trim! The portico of a shingled home in Great Barrington, Massachusetts features striped yellow and white drapery panels that match the exterior trim and color scheme and welcome guests to the home’s main entrance and front door . (above)
Okay. I am admitting it. I have nearly succumbed. I do not have the time to get sucked into a t.v. series but I think I might be getting hooked (might be…have not committed as I do a have a phobia of committing but I might be). I will also admit that the only other show on television that I have been totally “hooked” into in the past is The Bachelor (I make these admissions only because my full name is not associated with this blog yet…uh huh…I am aware that my credibility in the real world would be completely lost with this Bachelor admission and is probably totally lost in the blog world as well). While most of my friends are the “If I have to admit to watching t.v., I only watch the really hip and cool television shows like Mad Men, True Blood, Modern Family and the like”-types (these are also the friends who call movies “films” and who mention the New York Times or New Yorker at least four times in any given conversation), because I admit to watching The Bachelor it makes me the “I like reality shows especially the cheesy ones where they give out roses and have fantasy suites or ones that involve a guy named Ray J or women who are housewives”-type.
Anyhoooooooooooooooooo…this is all to say, now I have started watching 9 by Design on Bravo – the show chronicling the lives of New York City based house flippers extraordinaire Robert and Cortney Novogratz of Sixx Design and their 7 children (yes 7). I would think this show would appeal to my t.v. snob friends as well as those who admit to watching The Bachelor like me. The Novogratz couple takes on huge and expensive remodeling, building, interior design and decorating projects…usually homes they build to live in themselves and then sell for goooogobs of money.
Their publicist Megan was kind enough to send me photos (I say “kind enough” with a wink as I assume besides being kind sending photos is perhaps the publicist’s job as well) of a country (or suburban) home that Rob and Cort (abbreviating their names as I am oh so familiar with them now that I have seen all of 1.5 episodes of their show) remodeled in Great Barrington, MA.
I like this house. It is bright light and cheery and filled with whimsical elements and fun design choices. Don’t know if I could live here but I certainly would want to visit and hang out for a long while! I LOVE the white washed wood floors the most I think (again fear of committment hence the “I think”).
I’ll stop blabbering…now…for only an instant though…so you can take a look at this fun family friendly home!
The formal living room (I assume) features a Persian rug, white lacquer fauteuils in front of a fireplace with a large venetian glass mirror hanging above it. (above)
For more casual dining, a large white oval dining table and colorful chairs provide ample seating right near the home’s open kitchen. (above)
An eclectic mix of modern furniture (including a bow tie shaped black sofa), a cow hide rug and a contemporary freestanding fireplace make for a visually interesting family room or den. (above and below)
A lucite Mademoiselle Kartell chair with Missoni fabric acts as stylish seating for a desk that is perfectly placed in front of a gorgeous picture window. (above)
The stairwell is lined with an impressive collection of black and white photos and prints meticulously arranged to give the feel of casual order or planned disorder. (above)
Two sides of a blue bedroom! (above)
Bright orange walls pack a powerful design punch in a bedroom. (above)
Before – The exterior of the house was well worn prior the remodel. (above)
After – The exterior of the house still feels rustic but gets a great polished face lift with the white paint and touches of yellow on the shutters. The peace sign on the left of the house is an attempt to give it a casual bohemian feel I assume (again). (above)
So, what do you think of this home?
Hope you have nice Monday.
xoxo
Coco
P.S. Oh, one last thing, I also like the fact that Rob and Cort have a son named Wolfie too by the way (short for Wolfgang)…think I might name my first child Luddie, Sebbie or Johannie (for those who know classical music…these would be short for Ludwig (Beethoven), Sebastian or Johannes (for Bach)).
P.P.S. I lied…one more last thing…best of friend AM is obsessed with Cort…AM is amazed that Cort still looks good after having 7 kids. AM is juggling two children and I think any mom who sees this woman relatively calmly handling 7 children is in awe.
Fabulous, love all of the great color and the art!!
Karena
Art by Karena
Stylishly stark.
I love love love that exterior…and posted about it recently. I wish I could have had the private publicist photos for my readers! Great post…and I have a weird obsession with “9” as well.
1. That was one of the funniest posts ever.
2. Everyone loves the Bachelor.
3. Which kind of show is Lost?
i’ll admit, i was intrigued by the show, but for them to say they are not house flippers is just ridiculous. they design something they know they’re going to turn around and sell, but the difference is they break it in first. i’d rather hire them to do my house with ME getting to be the first to use everything, not them!(the husband bugs the crap out of me, and the kids were named unfortunate names.)
i’m just sayin’…
I truly believe (or try to justify) that it is COOL to watch tacky reality shows. My guilty pleasure (oh gosh, I am about to admit this…) is the Kardashians. I have also been a #1 fan of Project Runway since season one.
I really like how playful all the designs are that have been featured by Sixx Design. I think their art selections are second to none. Not a big fan of the peace sign on the exterior though.
I have always loved this house … my favorite thing is the yellow striped curtains on the porch ! One amazing family !!! Great post
Well, it may be my computer..don’t know…but the yellows are two completely different shades, and that bothers me a lot!! I like the porch drapes as an idea, but I’m not sure how practical they are…and I’m not a fan of the peace sign…that being said, I’m a fan of the tv show. It’s always nice to see someone else living in chaos. I can’t imagine raising a family with all that going on, but it makes for interesting tv. I am also a fan of reality tv…it’s great escape! I even like to watch the cattie ladies of NYC, New Jersy and Orange County! Are these people real???? I apologize to everyone who thought I had an ouce of sophistication!
PS I did a whole blog on The Bachelor! LOL
Haha…the Bachelor got me too a couple years ago. Luckily I was able to make it through this past season without watching…but mostly because I hated the guy they chose to be the bachelor.
Really really cool renovation to the front of that house, btw. Awesome.
I’m a sucker for a good reality show, and I think this is one of the best to come around in a long time. I’m totally hooked. It’s fascinating to watch them lead their crazy lives as parents to 7 kids while constantly moving from place to place and taking on these huge design challenges.
I thought it was funny when they said that the neighbors in their small town thought the yellow shutters were ugly, but they didn’t care.
Fun post! They sent me a bunch of photos from their homes, too, but you got a few I hadn’t seen.
I love the yellow striped fabric!! Great Blog…love love love it!!
I have completely given in to my love of them. Their design aesthetic, their kids, their relationship, their attitude. Although watching how chill she was moving her brood days before giving birth made me feel like a real zero for freaking out about our upcoming move! I hadn’t seen this from them yet, loves!
Not only have I been sucked in by the deliciousness that is this show, by my husband has too. Heh. Don’t tell him I said that! I love their unique style, and how each of their homes results in a different, though equally fabulous look. And don’t even get me started about how A.) fabulous she looks after all those kids, B.) how stable they all seem despite the chaos and C.) how they maintain a happy, loving relationship while working together. Seriously?? I’m married, with NO kids, a blog called 2bydesign (for the love) and feel like I live in a continous state of hot-mess-ness. Oh, and another thing not to get me started on? The Bachelor. Vienna…really???
(Insert deep breath here) Feel better about blabbering? Ha!
I love the use of so many colours.
Vienna – unbelievable! I am obsessed with 9bydesign as is my husband (who has secretly gotten sucked in even though he doesn’t admit it). I am more charmed by their lifestyle, looks & attitude than their actual design and aesthetic.
fabulous! i love the whole design and the beautiful match of colors. i’m looking for sectional sofas lately, love the bow tie shape black sofa, great style!
The 9 team strikes me as rather one-note. You have posted so many great interior design examples and this project just pales in comparison. To me this house seems like a made-for-tv make-over show where they spend like $2 and cheat it all.
Does anyone know where I can purchase that black and white photo of the woman located in the orange bedroom photo? My girlfriend is in love with it and I would love to surprise her with it as a housewarming present. Please email me if you know!
Becca, not sure where you can get it, but I know it’s Madonna. Hope that helps a tad!
Amazing designing of this house. Really love the interior designs too.
Paula M
do you know where we can buy all those beautiful curtain that the children have in their bedroom at their house of NYC