Tour a Fashion-Forward Brooklyn Home

In past lives stylist, editor and creative director Kelley Carter has been a home decor editor eyeing the latest design trends, a fashion editor perusing the scene at New York Fashion Week and has even assisted Oprah in curating her favorite things. There is no doubt that Carter knows style, and she brings an abundance of it to her home in Brooklyn, N.Y. Her small railroad-style apartment has benefited from Kelley's creative mind. A mix of vibrant textiles, customized pieces and rare art make this Brooklyn apartment a stunning space full of well-curated design ideas.

Kelley is a proponent of breaking the rules and opted to paint her apartment a cool, off-black shade. The color absolutely works as a strong backdrop for the myriad of beautiful elements that she has brought home. In the dining room, a beautifully textured "Porcupine Quill" mirror from Horchow pops against the dark black wall. The hand-painted piece has a sculptural quality, as do many of the pieces that Kelley has in her home.

The dining room was designed by Kelley herself. A wooden bench was installed, neatly dividing the living and dining area. Upholstered cushions were placed to create a dining nook centered around a Saarinen-style table. The cushions add a colorful display to the dining area. Kelley upholstered them and the bench cushions in fabric from a collaboration between SUNO and KNOLL. The upholstery-grade pieces were inspired by traditional fabrics in Kenya, India and beyond.

Go through French doors and you'll enter the bedroom. The off-black wall color continues. A similar shade is Wrought Iron from Aphrochic Interior Paint. Inside the bedroom is another built-in designed by Kelley. A shelving unit divides the home office from the bed. The shelving offers an abundance of storage for Kelley's collected pieces. Below, drawers have been installed as additional storage for clothing and accessories.