Living room with beige curtains, a brown sofa with multicolored cushions and a gray blanket, two white armchairs, a black coffee table with a vase of orange tulips, two white table lamps, a large green plant, and shelves with books.

Private Client
2024

Crown Heights Residence
Brooklyn, NY

Even before the lease was signed, the client had fallen for a (to-be-restored) postmodern sofa and pieces of vintage art that set the palette and energy of the space. Guided by these criteria, Brian Cash Works composed an interior where Postmodernism’s polished confidence meets the tactile warmth of Folk Art, an interest the client brought to the table. Chrome and lacquer counterbalance physically and conceptually woven materials, creating harmony and depth. This is best seen in the dining chairs (attributed to Gio Ponti), throw pillows, and art program throughout. In the living area, generous amounts of furniture properly define zones for work, dining, and rest. A custom quilt—designed by Brian Cash and pieced by-hand by his mother—upholstered headboard, and floating lacquered nightstands bring softness and individuality to the bedroom.

A dining table with a white tablecloth, wooden bench, and metal chairs. On the table, there is a brown vase with pink and orange flowers, and two small gourds. The background features a plain wall with a decorative object and a wall-mounted lamp.

Bedroom with bed, colorful quilt, window with blinds, flowers on windowsill, framed art on wall, white walls, gray headboard, gray nightstand, table lamp.

A dialogue between polish and texture, resulting in a space where contrast creates cohesion

Living room with a modern white shelf wall displaying books, plants, and decor. There is a white armchair with a gray throw blanket, a black coffee table with a bowl, a blue pouf, and a wooden office chair at a white desk with a lamp and flowers. Polished wood flooring and a window with blinds are visible.

Dining room with white tablecloth-covered table, brown vase with orange and yellow flowers, two tall decorative candles, large potted plant, bay windows with pillows, and hardwood floors.

A living room with beige curtains, a beige armchair, a white armchair, a black coffee table with a silver decorative tray, a vase of orange flowers, a floor lamp, and wall shelves with books and small decorative items.

Living room with dining table, chairs, beige couch, large window with curtains, potted plant, table lamp, and decorative decor.

A cozy home office with a leather swivel chair, white floating shelves filled with books and decorative items, a small desk with a lamp, a window with wooden blinds, a framed painting, a vinyl record storage case, and a metallic trash can on a wooden floor.

Bedroom with a gray headboard, framed artwork on the wall, a window with blinds and a small vase with red flowers on the sill, and a bed with a geometric patterned quilt.

A cozy corner of a room with a textured, off-white blanket and a patterned quilt draped over a piece of furniture. The quilt features a star pattern in blue, black, white, and brown colors. The furniture has a dark edge, and the floor appears to be wood.

A cozy bedroom corner with a tall wooden floor lamp turned on, standing beside a window with horizontal blinds. A potted plant with green leaves sits on the windowsill, and part of a bed with a colorful patchwork quilt is visible in the foreground.

Wall-mounted mirror with two lit yellow candles reflected in it, casting a warm glow.

PROJECT INFO

Residential Interior Design

Cosmetic Renovation
FF&E
~500 SF

COLLABORATORS

Upholstery: HC Custom Upholstery
Custom Coffee Table: Design by Brian Cash Works; Fabricated by Top Woodwork
Custom Quilt: Design by Brian Cash; made by designer’s mother
Florals & Styling: Westerman Design

PHOTOS

Floor plan of Crown Height Apartment with living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and entryway.