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The Culture Of Color: A Philadelphia Home Transformed

April 16, 2018

Color is defined as "the property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way the object reflects or emits light.” Color is a sensation. It is personal. It is reflective. It is transformative. In the home, the right use of color can create an aesthetic. And bringing color home is as simple as starting with a can of paint.

A DESIGN CLASSIC: THE WHITE SOFA

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December 29, 2017

The white sofa is a design classic that has made a statement throughout time. Today's white sofas are relaxed, and family-friendly pieces for the home.

Headwrap: A Cultural Symbol

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May 15, 2017

The headwrap is finding its way into more and more editorials and can even be spotted on today’s runways as a unique expression of Black identity and a powerful symbol of culture.

At Home With Delia Kenza and Julio Leitao

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October 30, 2017

Every home tells a story and the Brooklyn brownstone of Delia Kenza and Julio Leitao tells one of culture, artisanship and family.

Plating: The Beauty of Enkee Ceramics

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February 8, 2018

Enkee Ceramics is dedicated to making handcrafted pottery that makes each and every meal feel like something magical.

Design That Gives Back: A Conversation with Yetta Banks

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September 4, 2017

Yetta Banks, Vice President of Design & Construction at Viacom, discusses how she uses interior design as platform to give back.

Off The Beaten Path: Exploring Trinidad's Magnificent Seven

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August 7, 2017

When planning a visit to Trinidad take time to behold the tremendous architecture which quietly stuns all over the island. And there is no better architecture in which to experience the full spectrum of cultural influences than at Port of Spain’s Queen’s Park Savannah: the Magnificent Seven.

The Day Collection

Embrace the luxurious and the cultural with The Day Collection. Designed by AphroChic in Brooklyn and handmade in India, these rugs pay homage to master craftsman and southern freeman, Thomas Day. Crafted from the finest wool and silk, the collection has been designed to combine beautiful, modern designs with the luxury of old world craftsmanship for rugs that will last a lifetime.

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Winter's End: Pork Belly Confit

Food

Food is so much more than just nourishment. Food is life. Not only does food sustain us, it can bring us comfort, joy and even, when necessary, closure. It’s only fitting that we look at how food, cooking techniques and life all converge at the changing of a season.

The PANTONE HOTEL

Travel

Dedicated to all things colorful, the Pantone Hotel is one-of-a-kind space, embracing bright hues that pop against clean, modern lines.

The Mine

Decor

AphroChic's Brooklyn In Color paint collection comes to The Mine, showcasing three color palettes in partnership with Colorhouse, inspired by spring.

The Inspiration Behind The Music of 'Shots Fired'

Arts & Culture

A discussion with producers and music supervisors, Jabari Ali and John Houlihan, regarding the music of Shots Fired, the FOX series centered around the current conversation on police brutality, white privilege and race in America.

The Gallery Wall Grows Up

Decor

Gallery walls have become interactive environments, where a mix of paintings, photography, and decorative objects can all be displayed in impeccable fashion.

The Ethereal Beauty Of The Koushi Lamp

Decor

Light, delicate, and cloud-like, the Koushi Lamp by photographer Mark Eden Schooley is a true innovation in lighting.

The Culture Of Color: A Philadelphia Home Transformed

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The Beautiful Beni Ourain

Decor

Beni Ourain rugs, long used by Berbers for nomadic travel, are now being used to ground and define an interior.

The Apartment: Denmark

Travel

The Apartment: Denmark worked with Studio Isle to create a concept home that any visitor would like to stay in for a lifetime.

The Almoravid Rug Collection

Decor

AphroChic's inaugural rug collection. The Almoravid Rug Collection features vintage Moroccan rugs handmade by artisans and curated by AphroChic.

Brooklyn in Color

AphroChic’s Brooklyn in Color paint collection is an homage to the colors of the world’s favorite borough. Designed to accentuate the unique architectural features of any home, these deep and soulful colors evoke some of the classic locations and features that make Brooklyn shine.

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Interior Design Portfolio

PORT MORRIS

April 2, 2018/in Interior Design /by Jeanine Hays

One of New York’s most fashionable boutiques was in need of a modern update. Just in time for the one-year anniversary of 9J, located in The Bronx, we designed an outdoor oasis for customers to enjoy.

BEDFORD-STUYVESANT

December 16, 2016/in Interior Design /by Jeanine Hays

When you work in design, there’s nothing better than seeing the ways in which the work you do in a home can help to improve the lives of the people who live there. We partnered with LOWE’S to give an aging Brooklyn brownstone new life for a family of seven in Bedford-Stuyvesant.