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Justin Timberlake Takes Tribeca

casasugar — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:00:58 -0800

Justin Timberlake wasn't kidding around when he said Manhattan is the greatest city in the world. He's such a great admirer of the city that he decided to buy his own little slice of the Big Apple. According to Real Estalker, Timberlake recently purchased a 3,000-square-foot, three-bedroom, three-bath loft home in Tribeca for $4.774 million. The listing for the property reads:

This 3 bedroom, 3 bath room loft home offers gracious entertaining space in the extravagantly oversized living area as well as four exposures, 14 floor-to-ceiling arched windows, fabulous river views and completed with a brand new lighting package and built in Sonos sound system featuring inclusive Lutron technology controlling temperature, lights, sound, shades and more. This Tribeca Condo is adorned with the highest quality finishes and appliances including Wolf cooktop w/ grill and Wolf double wall oven, 48" Sub-Zero fridge and wine cooler, Miele DW, Miele W/D. Truly a unique TriBeCa residence.

JT's new pad sits a block from the Hudson River Park which will soon boast a mini golf course, so you can bet he'll be brushing up on his golf skills — even though he finds the game easy. To see more photos of the digs,

Get the Look: Wendy Healy's Relaxed Interior Style

casasugar — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:00:03 -0800

Of the three main characters on Lipstick Jungle, Brook Shields's character Wendy Healy is my favorite. A movie exec with two kids and a gorgeous husband, Wendy's bohemian and relaxed loft apartment is the perfect hideaway from her busy work life. Mixing traditional and modern elements, the loft is a great example of how to make a variety of disparate pieces work in a space. To see how to get the look, check out the slideshow. Photos courtesy of NBC

Coveted Crib: DIY Artist Loft

casasugar — Thu, 15 May 2008 07:45:55 -0700

For some, dealing with a space that serves as both a living and working area can be difficult, and the presence of "work" can add clutter. But for one painter-sculptor, whose home was featured in New York magazine's "A DIY Artist Loft in Hell's Kitchen," that work is his home's greatest treasure — that is, along with his creative force, which overcame shag carpeting and '70s paneling with DIY tactics. Be sure to read the article and check out this slideshow for a tour.

This Just In: Scarlett Johansson Sells Tribeca Loft at a Loss

casasugar — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:00:58 -0700

According to Big Time, Scarlett Johansson has sold her 1,300-square-foot duplex loft in Manhattan's Tribeca neighborhood for nearly $1.89 million. The starlet purchased the unit for nearly $1.95 million in January of 2006, meaning she took a loss on this sale, perhaps thanks to the looming housing crisis. But, a loss of $52,000 is uncommon in Manhattan, if not everywhere, so perhaps next time Johansson should hire a more experienced broker. The loft sits in a former textile building, a Beaux Arts landmark designed by renowned architect Henry Janeway Hardenbergh, which was built in 1901. To hear more about the property and see additional images,

Coveted Crib: The Biscuit Company Lofts

casasugar — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 08:21:12 -0800

What started as the headquarters for the National Biscuit Company (better known as Nabisco) was recently renovated into loft living for design-savvy LA residents. The Biscuit Company Lofts, which range in size from 600 to 6,500 square feet, feature high ceilings, hardwood floors, industrial features, and exposed beamwork, as well as landscaped gardens and a swimming pool.

To see a video about the lofts, just

Coveted Crib: Family-Friendly Loft

casasugar — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 05:00:25 -0800

This Old House recently gave readers a peek into a challenging loft remodel for a Manhattan family. Some of the obstacles that Sara Lopergolo, Ed Wood, and their kids faced during their loft renovation included maneuvering building materials through street repairs, hauling materials and debris up stairs due to the building's lack of elevator, and a lengthy construction process. While the family says that next time they won't try to live in the space while it's being renovated, the upgrades made it all worthwhile. Changes include better bathrooms, energy-efficient insulation and windows, and space-saving, built-in beds, desks, and storage areas. You can check out all the details at This Old House.

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Su Casa: Soft Loft Living

casasugar — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 07:30:34 -0700

Since I've been drooling over these photos that Kayamate recently posted in the Su Casa group, I figured it was only fair to let you in on this lovely example of loft living. (Want to share your photos? Here's how to post in the group.)

What I love about today's Su Casa is that Kayamate's first home does away with the usual hard edges of loft living. I particularly like her bold uses of color. The bed, for instance, is surrounded in serene magenta and gray:

Opposite the bed, the "family photo" wall is painted a deep, calming green and looks very classic yet unstuffy. To see the photo wall,