Greg Vabre

“Summer ‘24, W. 111th Street”

“Morocco” a tadelakt bathroom with waterproof walls, on W 69th Street, NYC

Is it time yet to paint
studio
in red
Petals dancing
with rich, even strokes
and a splash of tulips

Gold Street, Apt. 28E

Planning a home remodel in ..24! Let your renovation pro help make that dream a reality. Happy New Year🌟

Holidays✨Bundles✨Joy✨

When replacing a shower floor, you might like to consider getting your hands on a nice wet saw & diamond encrusted blade, laying out your cuts before finally adhering them with a thinset mortar.

Colorful Transitions: Riverside Drive, NYC Prewar Apartment Refresh

Brooklyn—Clinton Avenue, Apt # 3E

Going from gas to an electric or induction stove may well improve indoor air quality.

Going from gas to an electric or induction stove may well improve indoor air quality & the health of the planet. “On the Bowery”, https://gregvabre.com

When I backfill a wall, after removing wall mount televisions, brackets, stuff that hangs, and leaves holes on the surface, I remember my grandfather’s lessons and working along side him.

Accent’ ~Fr “l’accent” masc.

Water damage cupping & staining your hardwood floors?
Start with a partial replacement of boards, where necessary. Continue with multi grit levels of wood floor sanding. Then, apply a sealer and 3 full coats of a natural waterborne polyurethane. Remember to fine-sand, clean-up between coats—restoring the genuine beauty of your wood flooring (photos, below)

Refresh & carry on…

New York 💗 reclaiming green spaces.

Exterior photo: imagine a long/gray/concrete set of steps going down to the basement of this Riverside Drive residence.

Work completed, backyard photo, the River View:
1/fill-in where the existing mortar stairs were with demolition-fill, at the very bottom, and a rich topsoil, at the surface, for planting.
2/put in place a new spiral staircase going down into the the newly renovated cellar [with metal safety grill that opens for access, bottom left side, image].
3/install new backyard lighting , all along the fence, with grow-lamps, to help with shaded areas (right side, picture).
4/complete concrete pointing work, bricks—backside of the River View.

[Less]. A nice opportunity prepping this studio for longtime friend, William T. There were 7 existing shoji screens, all along the window-wall. One additional [shoji] in front of the kitchen, and 1 after the foyer/entrance.
—Now, there are only 3 shojis throughout the entire apartment, instead of 10.
In addition, we removed one of the long bk-shoji-tracks & some aluminum sheeting from the wall in the foyer, prepped the walls, the ceilings, changed/oiled the pull chains on the roller-shades, and painted the place.
It’s for sale! If you’re interested in seeing it, we’d be glad to put you in touch with friend’s agent.

02/05/2023: It’s a nice time to jump back into projects and to complete those things left undone. Before & after—bathtub refinishing.

Warm up inside: nooks, live plants, colors, and comfort—lighting.

Create an environment for some of your nicest days — today.

Choose a new tile for a kitchen or bathroom. Here are a few of our favorite jobs, with inspiration from the beach and using earth/sand tone.

Enjoyed work on this beautiful West 28th Street & Seventh Avenue 2-bedroom, Chelsea rental, for Yvonne & her daughter, Serena. Much thanks to our man, Jason, their broker, engaged to find new occupants. If you know anyone who’s interested in making an appointment to see it, we’d be happy to put you in touch with the agent.

"Our homes, at their best, are like good friends or the places we enjoy travelling. They are an anchor of renewal that takes on a life of its own and adds new meaning to our shared experience." G.V.

[Transition]

Spring day for April, Ashwin, and son, Ashok.

To renewed health & happiness: to all of our families, to our friends, and to our clients at home in 2022.

Linda and Arthur’s Home Makeover