All articles by Rebecca Paul

Rebecca Paul is a Brooklyn based artist, writer, designer and strategist currently living in Buenos Aires. With and Undergraduate degree in Illustration and a Master's in design and business strategy, Rebecca is equally passionate about discovering compelling business ventures as she is about exploring her own artistic expression. The written word is her tool for brining the two worlds together. Her previous work experience includes her position as the Business Operations Manager for Inhabitat.com, the leading website dedicated to green and sustainable art and architecture; as well as the Director of Content Strategy for Prodigy Network, a international company committed to building new economic structures through crowdfunding in Real Estate. Follow her on twitter and instagram @rebeccapaulz

Kitchen Balcony Creates ‘Critical Romance’ in This Contemporary West Village Loft

April 29, 2016

Kitchen Balcony Creates ‘Critical Romance’ in This Contemporary West Village Loft

By Rebecca Paul

Loft living in the West Village is nothing short of a New York City fantasy, and this gorgeous property renovated by Daniel Frisch Architecture is certainly a dream come true for its lucky inhabitants. The multi-level apartment features a dramatic double-height master bedroom and living room, but the real showstopper is the snake-like upper level, which has a suspended balcony that hovers over the kitchen, creating the perfect perch for enjoying ariel views of the space below.
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Subway-Style Poster Uses Infographics to Celebrate the History of the Yankees

April 27, 2016

Subway-Style Poster Uses Infographics to Celebrate the History of the Yankees

By Rebecca Paul

Baseball's history in the Big Apple is as rich and turbulent as that of the city itself, and this super-sized canvas tells the story of the iconic New York Yankees. The stylish infographic from Pop Chart Lab plots out the player positions from 1975-2015, tracking the careers of long-standing baseball legends like Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera, as well as short-lived superstars like Jack Clark and Cecil Fielder. Fittingly, its design is similar in style to the graphics of the NYC subway system and also includes stats, scorecards, and all of the sluggers from East 161st Street.
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Fōz Design’s Mid-Century Modern Home Boasts Rustic Charm in the Hudson Valley

April 26, 2016

Fōz Design’s Mid-Century Modern Home Boasts Rustic Charm in the Hudson Valley

By Rebecca Paul

This beautiful home situated on the banks of the Hudson River in Saugerties, New York is a perfect example of how elegant rustic can be. The home comes from Fōz Design, a multi-disciplinary architecture and design studio in New York City, as a weekend family escape and a modern interpretation of the traditional woodsy cabin.
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Architecture And Design

Tricked Out Reno by DB Studio Features Six-Story Staircase, Basketball Court and Home Theater

April 25, 2016

Tricked Out Reno by DB Studio Features Six-Story Staircase, Basketball Court and Home Theater

By Rebecca Paul

Renovated by Studio DB, this single-family Manhattan dwelling is a modern design modeled after the needs of a young family where a massive section of the house is dedicated to entertainment and recreation—perfect for keeping three young boys out of trouble. The building dates back to 1888, and its rich history creates a contrasting backdrop for the home's contemporary and functional design. The structure was once a grocery distribution center and has been transformed into an opulent living space designed around a continuous stair atrium that visually and physically connects the home's six above- ground levels. The layout also maximizes daylight within, and the effect is amplified by two large skylights and the upper level's glass flooring.
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Karim Rashid’s Bump Is an All-In-One Charging Device That Can’t Get Tangled

April 22, 2016

Karim Rashid’s Bump Is an All-In-One Charging Device That Can’t Get Tangled

By Rebecca Paul

Being away from a power cord or charger has become a source of great anxiety, and colorful product designer/architect Karim Rashid has a new device to solve some of the problems associated with our cord-ridden lives. He and partners Richard Smiedt and Phil King recently created a new company called Push and Shove. Their first product is called Bump, a wall charger and power bank that includes a one-meter cable housed perfectly in a compact frame, eliminating the tangled mess of power cords. It's bulbous shape is reflective of Rashid's longline of "blobjects," a term he coined to describe his effort to soften our physical landscape.
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Nola Money Jar Is Stylish Home Decor that Helps You Save Both Cash and Coin

April 21, 2016

Nola Money Jar Is Stylish Home Decor that Helps You Save Both Cash and Coin

By Rebecca Paul

Everybody knows that New York City is an expensive place to live, and collecting coins will help to put every cent to good use. However, in order to save some real dough, paper bills need to be a part of the mix, and these decorative money jars, also known as Nola, from Italian product designer Giulio Iacchetti account for both coins and bank notes.
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Nendo’s Minimalist Line of Pet Lifestyle Products Is Designed to Match Your Decor

April 20, 2016

Nendo’s Minimalist Line of Pet Lifestyle Products Is Designed to Match Your Decor

By Rebecca Paul

Nendo, a well-known Japanese design studio, has taken a minimalist approach to the current trend of pet furniture and lifestyle goods that we can't get enough of. Their line of pet products, appropriately titled Cubic Pet Goods includes a dog house, soft toy, ceramic bowls and of course a ball. Each piece in the collection was carefully selected to coincide with dog's need and human's desire for aesthetic quality.
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Transport Beer on Your Bike With This Hip Leather Growler Satchel

April 19, 2016

Transport Beer on Your Bike With This Hip Leather Growler Satchel

By Rebecca Paul

For many New Yorkers bicycles are their main mode of transportation, and with the summer months ahead we welcome any addition to the bike-arsenal that'll help us stay cool, and in this case also look cool. This hip leather satchel from Pedal Happy Designs makes it super easy to transport your favorite growler anywhere in the city -- bikes and beers here we come!
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Manhattan Loft Uses Cartesian Geometry to Explore Light and Space

April 17, 2016

Manhattan Loft Uses Cartesian Geometry to Explore Light and Space

By Rebecca Paul

This Manhattan loft, also referred to by the project's architect as the High Loft, was redesigned to meet the needs of a young family of four. The changes were executed with design principles that also examine the play of urban light and views within the home's internal structure. In addition to the home's interior square footage, the family was attracted to the space's 13-foot high ceilings, and several other aspects of the building including its rich history and distinct cast iron structure.
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Quirky Transforming Table Features Fur and Wood for the Indecisive Mind

April 15, 2016

Quirky Transforming Table Features Fur and Wood for the Indecisive Mind

By Rebecca Paul

The conundrum of indecisiveness is a frustration everyone can relate to, and this quirky table from designer Karolina Fardova translates this experience into some truly playful furniture. The table is titled "Fifty Fifty," in reference to its dualistic surface which is equal parts wood and fur. In addition to a bevy of surface textures, this clever table also unfolds and can be placed flat on the floor offering functionality beyond your standard table design.
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Deesawat’s Indoor and Outdoor Sofa Includes a Pod for Your Pup

April 14, 2016

Deesawat’s Indoor and Outdoor Sofa Includes a Pod for Your Pup

By Rebecca Paul

While traditionally our pet's furniture and our living room couch are not one in the same, our limited space in the city makes the separation easier said than done. In an effort to resolve this potential conflict, Deesawat, a furniture company in Thailand, has recently released PET. This innovative multi-use piece of furniture, not only includes a separate space especially for your pooch, but it is also moveable and weather resistant, making it easy to enjoy both inside and out.
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New Photos of Judy Garland’s Former Dakota Apartment Designed by Sasha Bikoff

April 13, 2016

New Photos of Judy Garland’s Former Dakota Apartment Designed by Sasha Bikoff

By Rebecca Paul

6sqft has already covered the listing for this impeccable and impressive $16.7M apartment previously owned by the one and only Judy Garland, but now we've come across additional images offering a more detailed look into this space at the iconic Dakota. The home was designed by Sasha Bikoff, and from room to room the interior seamlessly combines a variety of patterns and pieces, spanning across design styles and movements without a hiccup. The color palette is simultaneously both bold and soft, and each room is packed full of unique design vignettes.
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Decorative ‘Blokosha’ Nests Paper Replicas of Post-War Buildings Like Matryoshka Dolls

April 11, 2016

Decorative ‘Blokosha’ Nests Paper Replicas of Post-War Buildings Like Matryoshka Dolls

By Rebecca Paul

Much like New York, after World War II, European cities found themselves in need of additional housing. In response, large estates were built and the post-war urban landscape began to take shape. In the 1950s-1980 these "house factories" were in their prime and advancements in building methods and technology allowed developers to build entire districts from scratch especially in the Eastern Block (the former communist states of Central and Eastern Europe). Inspired by this type of architecture, Designer Zupagrafika's Blokosha is a playful look at these concrete modernist estates, where paper replicas can be tucked away much like Russian nesting dolls.
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Robert Young Gives an Outdated ’80s Home in East Hampton a Mid-Century Mod Makeover

April 10, 2016

Robert Young Gives an Outdated ’80s Home in East Hampton a Mid-Century Mod Makeover

By Rebecca Paul

This East Hampton home was originally built in the 1980s, but was recently renovated with a modern and airy flair reflective of its inhabitants' colorful personalities. Led by Robert Young Architects, the transformation included new roof lines, as well as the addition of a small dining room and an outdoor living space, strategically placed to open up the existing space and bring in more natural light, which was the secondary goal of the update.
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Architecture And Design

Bruce the Juicer Adds a Splash of Personality to the Mundane Task of Juicing

April 8, 2016

Bruce the Juicer Adds a Splash of Personality to the Mundane Task of Juicing

By Rebecca Paul

It's zero fun when you catch a squirt of citrus in your eye, but that doesn't mean the juicing process can't be a good time. Thanks to the design team at Monkey Business, and their friend 'Bruce' the juicer, the kitchen task just got a bit friendlier. Made out of a single piece of wood, Bruce's favorite activity is to delve head first into citrus of all kinds, using his conveniently shaped dome to extract every last drop of liquid.
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3D-Printed Vase Exteriors Give New Life to Used Plastic Bottles

April 7, 2016

3D-Printed Vase Exteriors Give New Life to Used Plastic Bottles

By Rebecca Paul

Milan-based designer Libero Rutilo has developed a way to transform used plastic bottles into stylish and functional home decor. Using 3D printing technology, Rutilo's series of four vases focuses only on the objects' exterior shell, leaving the heavy lifting, or water holding in this instance, to the up-cycled plastic vessels.
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‘Tushy’ Attachment Turns Your Humble Toilet Into a Bidet Hybrid for $57

April 6, 2016

‘Tushy’ Attachment Turns Your Humble Toilet Into a Bidet Hybrid for $57

By Rebecca Paul

If you've ever traveled abroad, it's likely that your bathroom was equipped with what would appear to be two toilets. While one is for standard bathroom activity, the other is known as a bidet and functions quite differently. When first encountering the bidet, one might be a bit skeptical about ditching toilet paper for a spray of water, but what many of us don't realize is that there are multiple benefits to be had for our tushies and the environment. Now, thanks to the folks at Tushy and their modern bidet attachment, you don't have to live in Europe to take advantage of one of these devices.
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Screw Smiles Bring Happiness to Your Hardware and Polio Vaccines to Children in Need

April 4, 2016

Screw Smiles Bring Happiness to Your Hardware and Polio Vaccines to Children in Need

By Rebecca Paul

Most of the time we're trying to hide that unsightly hardware that keeps our furniture together and our pictures hanging on the wall. But what would happen if it became part of our decor instead? Enter "Smile Screws." These cute little home accessories were developed by designer Yuma Kano and are currently being manufactured by Komuro Industry in Osaka, Japan. Kano's innovative new take on the screw replaces the traditional cross or slot with a smiley face, giving a sense of expression and emotion to a mass-produced product. It's no longer just a utilitarian piece of metal. Now it carries a positive message easily understood all over the world.
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MAD Transforms Multi-Family Building Into One Glamorous Six-Floor Home

April 4, 2016

MAD Transforms Multi-Family Building Into One Glamorous Six-Floor Home

By Rebecca Paul

This beautiful Greek revival building, located at the Northwest corner of Washington Square Park, dates all the way back to the 1850s and previously functioned as a multiple family house. However, with new ownership often comes new ideas, and the current owners recently transformed the apartment building into a single-family residence. The renovation was led by the design team at Matiz Architecture & Design (MAD) and included a complete rebuild of the rear exterior, as well the addition of an central elevator providing easy access to all six floors. MAD's focus during the renovation was to conserve the existing details and restore the building's exterior while also giving the home an modern update. In addition to the architectural components, MAD was also responsible for all of the interior furnishings.
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Two Pre-War Apartments Join to Make One Sustainable Home With Sliding Walls

April 1, 2016

Two Pre-War Apartments Join to Make One Sustainable Home With Sliding Walls

By Rebecca Paul

The renovation of this pre-war home featured the transformation of two separate apartments into one all-inclusive unit. It was completed by architects Michael Chen and Kari Anderson of Normal Projects (Michael now has his own firm called Michael K. Chen Architecture, which specializes in micro housing), who designed the residence for an environmentally conscience couple and their young children. Not only did the couple want the materials used in their home to be ecologically sound, but they also wanted the design to encourage a sustainable lifestyle far into the future. In response, the design team defined a unique strategy that included a flexible floor plan made from custom sliding panels and a series of cuts and insertions. Even in the demolition of the previous property, sustainable practices were taken into account, and all the discarded materials were either reclaimed or recycled.
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Design Students Create Brilliant Rocking Chair-Hammock Hybrid

April 1, 2016

Design Students Create Brilliant Rocking Chair-Hammock Hybrid

By Rebecca Paul

New York is no stranger to the beauty of the hybrid (it is home to the cronnut after all), and nothing pleases us more than seeing this approach applied to great design. Three student's at India's MIT Institute of Design have brought us exactly that with their innovative concept that combines a rocking chair with a hammock. This simple yet brilliant design replaces the traditional side-to-side swing of a hammock with the forward and backward motion synonymous with the rocking chair.
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Bel and Bel Transform Lifeless Vespas Into Stylish Italian Office Chairs

March 29, 2016

Bel and Bel Transform Lifeless Vespas Into Stylish Italian Office Chairs

By Rebecca Paul

No doubt Vespas are fun to ride, but what happens to these popular motorbikes when they're no longer fit for the road? Designers Carles and Jesus Bel, founders of the design studio Bel & Bel, take the retired bikes and transform them into stylish office furniture. The Barcelona-based design duo breathes new life into the old rides by attaching legs and leather upholstery to the existing frame, rescuing the hip Italian scooter from what would be an otherwise unglamorous future.
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Headspace’s Meditation Pods Help You Find Inner Peace on the Go

March 28, 2016

Headspace’s Meditation Pods Help You Find Inner Peace on the Go

By Rebecca Paul

New York can be a challenging place to live, which is why calming activities like yoga and new meditation classes are sweeping the city. For those of who don't have the time (or money!) to get our namaste on at said classes, there's the guided meditation service Headspace, a free app that has helped more than five million people globally find inner quiet. Now, the company behind this mindful innovation has come out with a new product that goes beyond the digital. Their nature- inspired meditation pod was designed in collaboration with architect duo Oyler Wu and is intended to express the invisible experience of meditation through tangible design.
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Artist Laurence Vallières Builds Giant Chimp from Up-cycled Cardboard

March 27, 2016

Artist Laurence Vallières Builds Giant Chimp from Up-cycled Cardboard

By Rebecca Paul

Armory week here in NYC takes place every March, and as always, this year's festivities brought forth many exiting projects all across the city. Participating in the action was Montreal-based artist Laurence Vallières who was featured in a special exhibition curated by 6sqft's resident expert in the New York art scene, Lori Zimmer (founder of Art Nerd New York) and Lynzy Blair for Joseph Gross Gallery. Vallières' work was featured at the Art on Paper Fair at Pier 36 where she constructed, from scratch, a grandiose chimpanzee made from scrap cardboard found on site.
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Events & Things To Do

New Moldable Glue Is the Ultimate Spring Cleaning Wingman

March 24, 2016

New Moldable Glue Is the Ultimate Spring Cleaning Wingman

By Rebecca Paul

With April just around the corner thoughts of spring cleaning are surely on your radar. While there are a myriad of tips and tricks out there for the annual warm weather detox, we've just discovered a cool new product that could help simplify the process. Sugru is "the world's first moldable glue," a silicone-based adhesive that feels and takes on forms much like play-dough. However, unlike the crumble-ready colored clay, when exposed to air, Sugru cures into a solid and securely bonded shape that you can use to hang and store items in your house. Keep reading for a list of fun ways to use Sugru for organization.
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