Robert and Cortney Novogratz
Robert and Cortney Novogratz, known collectively as The Novogratz, are an American husband and wife design team based in Los Angeles since 2014. They began their careers in Manhattan in real estate. They have become interior and product designers, and have been featured on reality TV. They are also the parents of seven children. Their shows are Bravo's 9 by Design and HGTV's Home by Novogratz.
Early life
Robert grew up in Alexandria, VA (b. February 11, 1963) and attended public schools. He has long been a sports enthusiast. Cortney was born in Columbus Georgia (b. September 8, 1971) and also attended public schools. Both were from large families and had parents who were decorating enthusiasts.
The couple met in Charlotte, North Carolina. They moved together to New York City, where they married and first worked in real estate. Through this work, they gradually developed more practice and ideas about design, and began to be hired to create interior spaces.
Career
They initially managed the renovation of run-down properties in Manhattan, in order to sell them at a profit. As they got more involved in the design aspect of renovations, they began to develop some characteristics: the use of distinctive architectural details, unique interior finishes, and staging with rare collectibles found while travelling to flea markets around the world.
They are known for their distinctive style, which mixes vintage/modern high/low pieces. One of their featured projects is 5 Centre Market Place. It was converted from a former gun shop and is located on the edge of Soho. The couple renovated and designed two properties on Thompson Street in Soho as well. Their design firm is called Sixx Design.
In the fall of 2014, they moved to Los Angeles. They bought and renovated a home in the Hollywood Hills.
The Novogratzes design private residences for A-list clients, and also boutique hotels. They designed Hotel Dylan, LULU's at the W Hoboken, Bungalow Hotel, and Timber Cove. The Novogratzes recently completed a children's space at Ten Thousand, a luxury apartment building in Beverly Hills, California. They are working on a 250-unit condominium in East Boston, Massachusetts.
The Novogratzes have developed product lines that they sell through CB2, The Shade Store, Walmart, Wayfair, Amazon, and Overstock.
Personal life
Robert and Cortney have seven children, including Wolfgang Novogratz.
Downtown Chic
In May 2009 Robert and Cortney published their first book, Downtown Chic. It features their style, and they offer suggestions to readers about how to create original interiors. They also include anecdotes about renovation.
Home by Novogratz
They published their second book, Home by Novogratz (2012), which included international distribution. They featured twenty of their favorite projects, and note that thrift-store finds can contribute to an overall design.
Beachside Bohemian: Easy Living By the Sea - A Designer Couple's Refuge for Family and Friends
They published their third book, Beachside Bohemian in 2016.
They featured their beach vacation home in Trancoso, Brazil. They also suggest ways to market a vacation home in order to generate income.
9 By Design
In 2009, the television network, Bravo TV, featured the lives of The Novogratz in the reality television show, 9 By Design. The show followed their lives, raising seven kids in Manhattan while running a design company. The show premiered on April 13, 2009 and ran for one season.
Home by Novogratz
The Novogratz returned to television with a show on HGTV. It featured their design aesthetic. Season 1 of Home by Novogratz premiered on July 16, 2011. The second season of Home by Novogratz premiered in 2012 and included renovations of spaces owned by Wendy Williams, Pioneer Woman, and Tony Hawk.
Home by Novogratz episode list:
Season 1:
| Air Date | Episode | Title |
|---|---|---|
| July 16, 2011 | Episode 1 | Surfing Sisters Rockaway Beach Home |
| July 23, 2011 | Episode 2 | A Manhattan Townhouse Goes Chic |
| July 25, 2011 | Episode 3 | A Colorful Condo on the Ocean in Long Beach, New Jersey |
| July 30, 2011 | Episode 4 | Jan & David's Manhattan Penthouse |
| August 6, 2011 | Episode 5 | Winegard Elementary Music Room Makeover |
| August 13, 2011 | Episode 6 | Pat & Rika's Cozy Williamsburg Condo |
| August 20, 2011 | Episode 7 | Paul Pierce's All Star Renovation At Inglewood High School In Los Angeles |
| August 27, 2011 | Episode 8 | Bedroom Sharing for Triplets in Midtown Manhattan |
| September 3, 2011 | Episode 9 | Refurbishing the Novogratz Country Home in the Berkshires |
| September 10, 2011 | Episode 10 | An Ode to Iconic Party Planner, Robert Isabell |
| September 17, 2011 | Episode 11 | Creating an Home for Fashion Models in NYC |
| September 24, 2011 | Episode 12 | A Retail Experience: Babakul At Fred Segal In Santa Monica |
Season 2:
| Air Date | Episode | Title |
|---|---|---|
| August 4, 2012 | Episode 1 | Pioneer Woman's Attic Space Transformation |
| August 11, 2012 | Episode 2 | Vintage Industrial Gramercy Garden Apartment |
| August 18, 2012 | Episode 3 | Brooklyn Brownstone Kids Room |
| August 25, 2012 | Episode 4 | Tony Hawk's Mammoth, Calif. Living Room |
| September 1, 2012 | Episode 5 | Long Island Kitchen Blowout |
| September 8, 2012 | Episode 6 | Bing's Miami Dinner Party |
| September 15, 2012 | Episode 7 | Long Island Beach House Blowout |
| September 22, 2012 | Episode 8 | Modern Brooklyn Duplex |
| September 29, 2012 | Episode 9 | Williamsburg Couple's Living Kitchen Dining |
| October 6, 2012 | Episode 10 | Upper West Side Nursery and Boy's Bedroom |
| October 13, 2012 | Episode 11 | East Village Bachelor Pad |
| October 20, 2012 | Episode 12 | Red Hook Ultra Modern Duplex |
| October 27, 2012 | Episode 13 | Washington Square Kid and Adult Split Apartment |
References
http://www.bravotv.com/9-by-design/bio/cortney-novogratz. Bravotv.com. Retrieved 3/30/2012.
http://www.hgtv.com/home-by-novogratz/show/index.html. HGTV.com. Retrieved 4/2/2012.
http://www.casasugar.com/Rob-Cortney-Novogratz-Interview-17762311. Casasugar.com. Retrieved 4/2/2012.