Tuesday
Aug172010
cush design studio
Tue, 17 Aug 2010Chris Cushingham is a 24 year old recent design school graduate who emailed us to share his downtown L.A. loft - his recent project. He completed his loft in a hurry and on a really tight budget and I am loving the results. It's modern, functional and industrial with unique furnishings. I am a huge fan of anything with an industrial vibe so I'm saving this one in my inspiration folder. Great job Chris!!! Might I add that Chris is part of the cast of a new HGTV show called "Design School" airing here in Canada, and is hunting for a job at a creative architecture or design firm so architects/designers - scoop this talented guy up! (Check out his blog here, and photos by Sean Stiegemeier and Dirk Mai).
Reader Comments (22)
OH my gosh, this is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing, LOVE it.
A superb use of a tiny space by a very talented young man, but please, please no more antlers! This time with the whole head no less! I can't bear to see one more set of antlers or another zebra skin rug.. . . any chance you would consider a boycott on both until the fad is over?
Really great loft. I love words- so love the neon letters and the magnetic poetry on the fridge.
Oh my goodness! This is FANTASTIC. Thanks for posting this inspiring space.
Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great!!!!!!!
I'm in love with the loft!
Wall behind "dream" is amazing! Interesting how Chris came up with the idea?!
chris must be pretty stoked since this was featured on AT last week, too!
I think he did a nice job overall, but I don't see any real personality. What I do see however, is the ACE Hotel.
I agree with Lin comment. I am sick of antlers too. :-)
(the cow skull, argh!)
The place is very nice but a bit cold .
A more personal and warm touch here and there wouldn't do it any harm.
Realy cool ! I love this place. Thanks for sharing :)
I really do like it... but it really doesn't look "budget" to me.
So glad you guys like the space!
Ginta - Posts about the burlap wall: http://bit.ly/daSpLR http://bit.ly/a5A6oZ
andrew - thank you, thats one of the best compliments yet
I agree that this doesn't look budget at all. Chris you're a genius and such an inspiration - your attention to detail is impeccable! And I love how you've incorporated so many functional, multi-purpose yet highly stylish pieces into the room. You've clearly put a lot of thought into it all. :)
I love lofts, but this one is really great, I must say. You definitely can't tell that it's been done on a budget, but that is exactly what a good designer does. Virtual high 5 Chris. Great space!
The projector screen hanging from the pipe/wood shelving is genius. I like that it really blends into the background when not in use. The finishes/colors really go well together. I am very impressed. And done by a 24-year old guy? Awesome. I wish I had some of his talent. So creative.
I'm..... moving in.... that is SO nice!!
I love it except for the word "Dream." Words used as decor is one of those design elements I am so tired of. Especially that particular word!
Very nice! Who makes the desk chair?
I'm not sure who makes the chair, I found it on craigslist and never looked for a tag.
WOW the place is awesome and an inspiration, Where did you get the bed?
I made the bed from 3 slab doors and some paint and wood.
Are you serious? Awesome.. I wish I could have those skills