# Minimalist Metropolitan Lofts The Gramercy Loft by David Howell is the Epitome of Luxury By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-04-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gramercy-loft References: [homeadore](http://www.homeadore.com/2014/04/09/gramercy-loft-david-howell-design/) & [davidhowell.net](http://www.davidhowell.net/index.php/residential/gramercy-loft/) Just a hop, skip and a jump away from the famous Gramercy Park Hotel, the Gramercy Loft by David Howell Design offers the quintessence of [luxury living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hudson-lhouse). Being the first ground-up commercial project David Howell has taken on in his 25 year career span, the design meant a lot for him in terms of having to prove himself again. The exterior remains pretty minimal, featuring unassuming, mocha-hued brickwork. The The [understated exterior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/child-studio-1) makes it hard to differentiate from its neighboring lofts. Far from being bland, it makes the home seem humble and unpretentious. Howell's wife and partner at [David Howell Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smarts-place), Steffani Aarons, was responsible for bringing the interior to life with her incredible design work. Aarons curated a collection of exceptional art work and one-of-a-kind home accessories to add another layer of texture and dimension to the home. The generously-sized windows provide ample amounts of natural light to enjoy her inspired decor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Minimalist Living:** Opportunity to create and market minimalist furniture and decor for luxury living spaces. - **Ground-up Commercial Projects:** Potential for innovative architectural designs in ground-up commercial projects. - **Curated Interior Design:** Opportunity to offer curated interior design services with unique art and home accessories. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture and Home Decor:** Trend towards minimalist living creates demand for minimalist furniture and home decor products. - **Architecture and Construction:** Opportunity to innovate in ground-up commercial projects with unique architectural designs. - **Interior Design:** Demand for curated interior design services with a focus on unique art and home accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [NYC Apartment Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooklyn-loft.md) - [European-Inspired Urban Lofts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghislaine-via.md) - [Reimagined Modern NYC Lofts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tribeca-loft.md) - [Exposed Wooden Beam Lofts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gowanus-loft.md) - [Book-Filled Mezzanine Lofts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dumbo-loft.md) - [Minimal Urban City Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/east-village-apartment.md) - [Contemporary Spacious Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crossfold-loft.md) - [Luxuriously Artistic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/child-studio1.md) - [Smartly Designed Compact Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-apartments2.md)