You find everything about the proverbial loft here: industrial vibe, high ceilings, raw exposed brick walls. The browns and oranges are wonderfully coordinated, the place oozes warmth and friendliness.

Look out for the quirky details – the mixed geometric-patterned cement-tiles that had been coming back for the last year, as well as the painted (and hopefully sealed) bricks in the bathroom.

Kitchen cabinets in stainless steel and smoked glass have steel handles and internal drawers with dividers for different cutlery, dishes, etc door and groceries. The wardrobe has interior lighting, leather hangers, drawers colorless glass, cushioning and hidden drawers for jewelry. The bed is covered in white leather with a High Gloss Marine headboard.

The bench-work table, topped in High Gloss Ebony, works as a room divider and comes with leather handles and small niches for books.

Some of his designs are classics—even if you don’t know who he is you will have seen his Papier Japonais or La Palmas textiles in someone’s house somewhere. He also spends a good portion of his time making art, both sculpture and works on paper and he is currently shopping a delightful picture book manuscript as well as designing collections for Clarence House and Hermès. His new book, Clarence House: The Art of the Textile, is both a visual presentation of this textile house’s fabric collections and an illumination of Yoshida’s creative design process.

The same sense of imagination applies to decor, and there too Yoshida knows his business. The interior he designed for his loft in New York City’s Tribeca neighborhood demonstrates a talent for both engaging aesthetics and practical needs. The furnishings reflect Yoshida’s numerous interests, as well as his delight in what he calls “making conversations.” Figuratively, this means the visual crosstalk between the gridded geometries of a rare set of 1905 Josef Hoffmann nesting tables and the sensuously curved lamps on a three-arm Serge Mouille chandelier. Literally, it means that Yoshida excels at creating spaces where people can comfortably sit and chat.

The last is key, to Yoshida’s way of thinking. After leaving his native Japan, he took a grab bag of art and design courses in London and New York City. But, he says, the best education he received came from “simply hanging around with and talking to smart, creative people.” One of these was Robin Roberts, the founder of Clarence House, whom Yoshida met in 1980. “We just clicked,” the designer says. “He taught me everything I know about textiles. Back then, I had a taste for only clean, Zenlike designs. But Robin introduced me to a new world—pattern and color combinations stretching from the 18th century to those by 20th-century designers such as Dorothy Draper and Madeleine Castaing.” Yoshida absorbed all these influences in his designs for Clarence House. His wallpapers tend toward lyrical Japanese botanicals, and his woven works echo Cubist art (he pays homage to Fernand Léger, among others) and antique kimono motifs.

That sweeping sensibility is at play in Yoshida’s loft. Impressed by Alan Tanksley’s sleek and serene design for the condo, including a trim kitchen with French limestone counters and stainless steel appliances, Yoshida sought a cool backdrop for his diverse furnishings and objects, painting the wood-paneled walls in battleship gray and bright white.

Not surprisingly, his collection is wildly eclectic. Pieces are by turns antique, exotic, vintage, cutting edge, minimalist, and maximalist. They come from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the United States. The living area is anchored by a zebra-stripe upholstered Art Deco bergère and a 1950s Milo Baughman sofa and matching club chairs. In Yoshida’s work space, a zebra-skin rug sets off a classic leather-and-rosewood Eames lounge chair and ottoman and Marc Newson’s fiberglass Felt chair. The master bedroom contains a 1950s red-lacquer Japanese table. A pair of unrolled and framed antique Asian calligraphy scrolls—one covered in Chinese characters, the other in Japanese—hangs above the bed, which is flanked by a small table by Koloman Moser (a founder of the Wiener Werkstätte) and a pair of vintage wall lamps by René Mathieu.

The artwork deserves a special note. While Yoshida owns works by the Belgian artist Jan De Cock and by Sonia Delaunay, most of the pieces are of his own making. His favorite format is to layer painted segments of wood in a box, giving the artwork a 3-D effect. He does both abstract pieces and figurative work. A whimsical composition called Birdie—an arrangement of six boxed elements that recalls the famed glass birds made on the Venetian island of Murano—is the centerpiece of the guest room.

Placement is also a kind of art, and Yoshida has done a sterling job of creating seating arrangements tailored to encourage banter. The dining area, outfitted with a Vladimir Kagan table and chair set, is adjacent to the kitchen, so guests can hold forth with the cook. “I love to entertain, but usually don’t invite more than six or eight people,” Yoshida says. “In large groups, people rarely get beyond polite chit-chat. At a smaller party, you can have a truly meaningful discussion.” And, as Yoshida knows, a good conversation can be the starting point for just about anything.

Poggenpohl cabinetry and French limestone countertops in the kitchen; the stools are fromDesign Within Reach, and the wall ovens and cooktop are by Thermador.

In the guest room, artworks by Yoshida hang above a daybed upholstered in a Clarence House fabric; the étagère is Japanese, the 1950s wall lamp is by René Mathieu, and the side table is by Eileen Gray.

A Serge Mouille chandelier hangs above a dining table and chairs by Vladimir Kagan; the photo work is by Jan De Cock.

In the master bedroom, Asian calligraphy scrolls hang above a Charles H. Beckley bed upholstered in a Clarence House fabric; the Japanese lacquer table is from the 1950s, a pair of vintage French armchairs are upholstered in a Clarence House fabric, and the Tibetan rug is from Aero.

In the study, Marc Newson’s Felt chair from Cappellini, an Eames armchair and ottoman, and a Saarinen side table; the 1960s floor lamp is by Arredoluce.

The artworks and rug in the apartment’s entrance hall are by Yoshida, and the table is by Roger Tallon; the chair is by Satyendra Pakhalé, the mobile is vintage, and the curtains are of a Clarence House fabric.

In the living area, a Milo Baughman sofa and armchairs are upholstered in a Clarence House mohair; other furnishings include a Vladimir Kagan cocktail table, a French Art Deco bergère, and a wall lamp by Jean Prouvé. Yoshida created the sculptural piece above the fireplace and designed the rug.

Photographs by Jeffrey Hirsch and Erik Piasecki

At night the loft transforms into a captivating, romantic space complete with a light therapy feature and a designer “moon” light fixture art piece. The mezzanine upstairs boasts a walk in closet, sitting area, library and tempered glass feature that allows you to see directly downstairs.

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This open living space showcases unparalleled views of Manhattan with a 25′ ceiling height. The designer created a very modern clean line design using the philosophy of Feng Shui. From the open furniture layout to the simple color skim, a very harmonious and balanced space has been created.

French native Marie Burgos‘ ultimate talent is understanding her clients needs and creating homes and commercial interiors that are balanced, harmonious, sophisticated, and embracing her clients life style.

In 2008 Marie also held the coveted position of Stylist Director for the Home Décor department of World Bride Magazine. Marie was chosen by HGTV.com for her residential design work and is designing properties for HGTV episodes of the show “The Unsellables”.

Marie has also developed a design expertise for lofts penthouses and designs New York projects in Tribeca, Chelsea and Soho. She has been recognized by several magazines such as Luxury Quarterly magazine. She was chosen to appear in the book series “Designers NY” by the Group Panache, the 2012 publication.

This loft has a distinctive country feeling, but still remains modern and a bit eclectic. Built from reclaimed materials, it features raw stone walls and bare wood in every corner of the space.

A clean and uncomplicated bar accents the room nicely while providing a touch of elegance.

A distinctive blend of bold furniture pieces helps create an eclectic ambiance.

Furniture with crisp, straight lines make an elegant yet welcoming statement

Bold fabric patterns are a little detail that can have a huge impact

Contrasting wood tones make for a dramatic yet inviting space

Hardwood accents provides the modern space with a sense of warmth

The Master bedroom and bath are encased by glass sliding doors with the very best stainless steel barn door system and German hardware. The master bath has a Waterworks sculptural tub. A large section of the loft could serve as one or two extra bedrooms, w/existing second designer bathroom and closet already in place.

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The owner said

 I love modern design mixed with vintage inspirations. My goal was to create a space that would inspire creativity, reflect my lifestyle and showcase my work. As a jewelry designer, I’m constantly inspired by color, texture and the ability to transform metals. Transforming this loft space into a modern jewel box was like creating a new piece of jewelry.

When you start with a cold, concrete rectangle filled with odd spaces, you need to add elements of color and texture to soften and warm the space.  No interior construction was necessary. The simple fix: Incorporating texture through fabrics, paint and great light fixtures.

We began with an obvious fix: Paint the walls my favorite blue. The use of tone-on-tone color defined by various textures and finishes was key to transforming the space. It was important to create clearly defined areas for workspace and  showroom.  We incorporated a fabric curtain to act as a divider and to soften the room. We used vintage lamps and furniture that I already owned and great vintage lighting from Orange, one of my favorite stores in Los Angeles.  More vintage touches and colorful artwork added to the transformation.

The upstairs conference room before the makeover, and  …

… the upstairs area after. This is where my team and I brainstorm and look over designs for the coming seasons.

The kitchen before the redecoration, and ...

... after. The concrete floors now have a dark, glossy finish with a marbleized look.

The office.

The entrance area before the makeover, and ...

… the view from the entry after. To separate the front parlor and showroom from my design studio and workshop, we used that simple trick of hanging beautiful metallic blue drapes and some vintage tables to create the illusion of two rooms. Wall shelves also help maximize the floor space.

We mixed textures and added vibrant color with touches of vintage chic.

The goal: A modern, inviting design studio and showroom for private customers and stylists to visit — and an inspirational space in which I love creating and working every day.

Glass doors leading out to a private courtyard connect the inside to the outside, while the upstairs bedroom with full bath offers the owner a relaxing private space. Custom built-ins and an exceptional selection of furniture create a modern living space.

Photos by David Livingston

His studio has been published a few times, but every time I see his work, I am stopped dead in my tracks. The studio, Contemporain, consists of Lázaro and his team of eight interior, industrial, and graphic designers. Housed in a former cotton warehouse, the atelier is chock full of interesting design prototypes, custom furniture pieces, objet dâ€art, and various paintings (by his own hand). Current projects range from hotels in Costa Brava and Buenos Aires, to restaurants in Mallorca and Morocco.

Barcelona is such an insanely beautiful city, and after having been reacquainted with this designerâ€s work, I just may need to plan a trip there sometime soon! Enjoy the slideshow, and take a look at his portfolio as well.

The bronze from from 1900 was once a ceiling decoration while the chandelier was designed by Paco Rabanne.

The leather Chesterfield sofas are from Belgium and the coffee table the white leather chairs were custom dsigned by Contemporain Studio.

Stucco rosettes look like sculptures on Chinese console tables.

The leather and chrome chairs in the meeting area are from the 1960’s and sit around a prototype table from Contemporain. The upholstered “waiting canape” is from an old hotel in Marseilles.

The artwork is by Lázaro Rosa-Violán.

I don’t know many designers who would hang Chinese screens in a kitchen but they look amazing.

Lázaro Rosa-Violán has a great eye for chairs. These are Swedish office chairs from the 1960’s.

The wood paneling in the bathroom came from a textiles warehouse and headquarters. The tub is by Philippe Starck and the stool Sempre. The entire place is the epitome of chic but if worked here, I would definitely hold every meeting outdoors. Now, wasn’t that worth looking at again?!

Why, King Leonidas of Sparta, who else? The place starts to make a little more sense when one considers that its owner is the actor Gerard Butler, and Gerard Butler is known for channeling such larger-than-life figures as the Spartan king, Attila the Hun, Dracula, the Phantom of the Opera and Beowulf. “I wanted something elegant and gorgeous and at the same time rather masculine and raw,” the actor declares, his Glasgow burr somehow enhancing the description. “I guess I would describe the apartment as bohemian old-world rustic château with a taste of baroque.”

Actor Gerard Butler worked with architect Alexander Gorlin and film designer Elvis Restaino on his 3,300-square-foot loft in Manhattan. “We recreated things that came into Gerryâ€s life—from his travels in Europe or even from an old coffee shop in New York,” Restaino says.

I wanted something elegant and gorgeous and at the same time rather masculine and raw,

explains the 40-year-old Scotsman. “I guess I would describe the apartment as bohemian old-world rustic chateau with a taste of baroque.”

While Butler clearly had a vision for the space, he turned to architect Alexander Gorlin and film designer Elvis Restaino to bring it to life. Says Restaino, “We re-created things that came into Gerry’s life — from his travels in Europe or even from an old coffee shop in New York.”

Renovating the loft took much more time than Gerard anticipated. “I knew it was going to take a lot of work to turn the loft into a place where I actually wanted to live,” he shares. “But I didn’t realize it would be four years before I spent the night!”

Now that the “Bounty Hunter” star has a place to sleep, he’s planning on making more renovations to his abode, which sits on the sixth and seventh floors of a converted manufacturing warehouse in the trendy NYC neighborhood of Chelsea. Yes, his loft has two floors — and an adjoining roof terrace! Sounds like the perfect place for the hunky actor to entertain the ladies … then again, maybe not.

“More than anything, I use my apartment as somewhere to retreat and spend time on my own,” shares Butler.

New York is such a frenetic, crazy city, so I love to use the place for just some peace and quiet.