Hold the (Freight) Elevator, Please!
It is fitting that John Eastman utilizes a classic freight elevator to access his property. As a large-scale abstract painter and maker of reclaimed-wood furniture because of his company, Eastman Tribe, Eastman wanted an industrial space where he is creative, meet with clients and still have all of the conveniences of home.
His downtown Pittsburgh loft delivers on both practicality and minimalist, industrial style. As an instance, sheets of corrugated metal produce partitions that specify the living spaces, whereas more sheets around the ceiling establish fixtures Eastman calls metal kites that produce cool uplighting. Meanwhile, charcoal-gray floors and white walls produce a gallery-recalling space that allows Eastman’s vivid paintings and rustic timber furniture pieces to stand out.
at a Glance
Who resides: John Eastman
Location: Downtown Pittsburgh
Size: 3,300 square feet; 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
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Eastman enters his loft by way of a freight elevator. The signal overhead is classic.
Wall paint: Ultra Pure White, Behr; floor paint: Charcoal Gray, Behr
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Looking to save money but also add a few industrial allure, Eastman used sheets of stainless steel to create walls that define the inside spaces. A orange accent wall highlights two first acrylic paintings from Eastman.
Wall paint: Citrus Blast, Behr; seat: Stripes Bench, Eastman Tribe
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Eastman’s paintings and a live-edge java table that he made adorn the living area.
Sofa: St. Jean, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams; java table: Stone Coffee Table, Eastman Tribe; art: John Eastman; floor lamp, metal seat: classic
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Chairs, pendant lights: Ikea; table: estate sale
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Eastman built this dining area barn table from salvaged industrial warehouse beams. Its center includes a painted candle well that is also used for bread.
The artist used a barn door to create the “XXO” bit; he painted the Ikea seats and classic locker red.
Pendant lights: Ikea
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A metallic sink and vulnerable plumbing continue the industrial aesthetic in the restroom.
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Wall paint: Lime Pop, Behr
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For this little study space, Eastman painted a classic table white and additional classic black Windsor seats.
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A bigger freight elevator enables Eastman to transport some of his first oversize paintings and paintings in and out of the studio.
French doors: Building Junction
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Eastman calls for the corrugated metal sheets on the ceiling metal kites. They offer an economical alternative to replacing the worn cement ceiling while providing exceptional uplighting.
Sofa: Ikea; finish tables: Eastman Tribe; timber seat: classic
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This drawing table was bought in the ’90s. Eastman has since painted and reconfigured it to match his existing filing requirements. “Two Ideas” by Eastman hangs above the table.
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John Eastman, pictured here, plans to shake his kitchen soon.
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