SIXX DESIGN

One fascinating duo that continues to inspire me as I crave anything and everything inside the world of interior design is none other than husband and wife, Cortney and Robert Novogratz. A couple whose done it all, from parenting seven children to designing homes that are receiving international acclaim.

Many of you might recall the couple from Bravo’s past docu-series “9 by Design.” A series that followed the duo over the course of six months as they raised a large and growing family in New York City while working on large-scale design projects. Projects that included a home conversion of a gun shop located on edge of Soho, a 24-room hotel on the New Jersey Shore called The Bungalow Hotel and a 10,000 square foot glass house on Manhattan’s West Side Highway.

Cortney and Robert are no ordinary property developers as you can see. On any given week, this hip and artsy couple overlooks construction, architecture and interior design that landed them a reputation as one of the best development teams in the business. With their NYC based design firm, SIXX DESIGN has a “true knack for creating dream homes out of wreckage.” A one-of-a-kind specialty that allows them to decorate with rare and inspiring collectables in spacious settings, yet face overwhelming challenges against rapidly ticking clocks.

Together, the duo and children of seven make New York City seem like there is no better place to raise a large family. While renovating and selling houses is a challenging business, the Novogratz risks have exceeded far and beyond. With unique designs always underway, their process is constantly evolving and changing as they go. Being around curious people, respecting the fast pace city and loving what they do is of course a key contribution in Cortney and Robert’s strive to be different. The couple also finds that mixing modern furnishings with remarkable vintage artifacts found in flea markets and antique shops is their way of setting themselves apart from others. It’s all about finding something that no one else has.

Since SIXX DESIGN took shape in 1995, the unique pair has developed and designed living spaces in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, Trancoso, Brazil and Soho on Thompson Street. Not to mention, the firm has touched down in almost every interior design magazine out there as well as made headline after headline in New York Post, The New York Times and Daily News.

What can I say, the Novogratz are one ball of inspiration. So much of an inspiration that I bought the duo’s book Downtown Chic. A fresh, new design and decorating book that offers their realistic advice on how to create original, warm interiors with ease. Cross your fingers for a second season, as I will be!