Photograph: Matthew Williams
Photograph: Matthew Williams |

Public-relations exec Kelly Kreth, who is the founder and president of Kreth Communications (krethcommunications.com), has decorated her entire apartment in shades of black, white and red. Her devotion to this color scheme started in 1999, when she moved to her first apartment in Manhattan. “It makes me feel really safe and grounded,” Kreth explains. “I know that there should be some explanation, but as with everything with OCD, it doesn’t make sense.”

Apartment tour: 1BR on the Upper East Side

What's black, white and red all over? Publicist Kelly Kreth's insanely color-coordinated pad.

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eBay.com
Kreth generally sticks to websites when looking for home decor. "You can type in 'black and white stripe' and come up with a whole slew of things," she explains.

Overstock.com
"This is another place I can type in 'black and white' and come up with a lot of stuff," says Kreth.

Ikea (1 Beard St at Otsego St, Red Hook, Brooklyn; 718-246-4532, ikea.com)
The Swedish chain offers many items—including bookshelves, tables and storage units—in red. "I am on the lookout for a red bed frame, but have yet to come across one," says Kreth.

Pottery Barn Kids (1311 Second Ave at 69th St; 212-879-4746, potterybarnkids.com)
Kreth scours the tween version of the ubiquitous furniture chain for black-and-white items. "I just bought a black-and-white polka-dot rug there," she says.

Gothic Cabinet Craft various locations throughout the city; visit gothiccabinetcraft.com for more info.
Kreth has purchased several larger items, like an armoire that currently sits in her living room, from this furniture store. "It's really well made and it's nude, so you can have it painted any color," she explains.

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