The family room is open to an enclosed porch area
Entry with wall mounted console
Glass bead wallpaper brings texture just the right amount of glam to the entry
Foyer with rippled light patterns on a slate blue seagrass wallpaper
The slate blue walls of the foyer open up to a light living room
Color and pattern in a light filled living room
A custom bent wood coffee table base echoes the ripple pattern rug
The dining table under a cast glass chandelier is a soft brushed finish granite that extends to seat 8
the kitchen is open to the dining area
Custom rift oak cabinets with vein cut Macauba White countertops
Hall bath is small but beautiful with green onyx mosaic, textured glass tiles, and a crystal light fixture
Guest bath stone mosaic and textured glass tile
The family room doubles as a second guest bedroom with pull out sofa and ottomans that open out into twin beds
The enclosed porch area opens to the terrace
Built in bench seating on the terrace
Guest Bedroom with built in desk under the window
Guest bath with stone mosaic and glass tile
Guest bath tile includes a mosaic pattern from Artistic Tile mixed with glass and stone tile
The master bedroom
Master bedroom closet doors are a mix of frosted glass and mirror to reflect light
The tree pattern wallpaper has a subtle shimmer
The master bath carved limestone accent wall of a wave pattern is offset by white glass tiles
We enlarged the master bath by taking over closet space in the adjoining hall creating a large shower with bench and shelving

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The clients were happy to find an apartment in Manhattan with ample space and an outdoor terrace area but it was dated and dark. The goal was to bring in light and make it a contemporary yet comfortable space that they could relax in and host family gatherings.

We discussed keeping some elements such as the original parquet floors but it was decided that to do the space justice we really had to start with a blank slate. There were limits to which walls could be moved or removed and there was no raising the 8’ ceilings so we had to get creative in making the spaces as light filled as possible. Creating light soffits in the bedrooms, adding glass transoms, and raising dropped ceilings in the bathrooms. Reflective surfaces were used to keep some sparkle and light moving around the spaces. The entry has a glass bead wallpaper accent wall and the hallway a softly shimmering silver wallpaper. Light soft grays and whites were used throughout with accents of bright colors to liven up the spaces.

Bathrooms were enlarged, trim and casework throughout was modernized or eliminated, doorways were heightened, and numerous doors made into pockets or “hidden” flush with walls to keep clean lines. The crew of George Biebel Construction did an amazing job on all the details.

A re-design of the much neglected terrace was part of the project. We incorporated new privacy fencing, custom planters, and built in bench seating and collaborated with New Eco Landscapes on the perfect mix of plantings to make the space a lush and inviting place to spend time.

Furnishings were selected to be comfortable and durable as well as beautiful and unique with custom pieces mixed in throughout. The art is a mix of pieces selected from New York and California artists befitting this bi-costal couple.

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