Interior Design to complete a move into NYC
I designed an apartment for a young couple who moved to Manhattan from Chicago. They needed to downsize and struggled with the size of their new abode. The apartment had great bones and I wanted to highlight those features. I designed their living room and was able to fit more than they thought they had room for. Designwise, this was a very neutral design with shades of whites, greys, blush supported with tons of layers, scale, textures and art to bring the overall pop. I created a California comfortable design with linens, washed woods, brass, cane and a lot of tone on tone. They were also expecting their first baby, a boy and I designed their nursery. The room had an existing painted brick wall which became my inspiration. I kept the pallette neutral with soft greys, washed woods, linens and added some hints of pale blue. The soft details in the furniture and curves of the chair create such a sweet spot in the room. My main pop of color was orange inspired by the artwork. Functionally, I added storage galore to accomodate overflow from the parents room and enough to hold all things baby. Photography by Daniel Wang.
Neutral mood with layers of whites, grey, and natural woods. As always, I started with the layout and managed to fit a larger sofa than the clients thought we could fit. Every cushion, the play with the sizes and material, the color and pattern, the throw is a well thought out design decision. The art installed vertically between teh two windows and the vases with the cherry blossoms are unique design features that play up the exsiting bones of the apartment.
A diverse material mix with linen, cane, natural wood, glass, shagreen and brass make this living room design. The media console with the cane texture is beautiful and really makes a strong statement. The accessories are on point. The art and the vases continue to make a moment I love!!!
Another moment of luxe style. Sideboard in bone shagreen with brass hardware adorned with a beautiful antique mirror atop reflecting that beautiful art and those windows…. you know I love them by now!! The assymetric lamp with a marble base and brass shade adds a modern charisma to it.
Styling shot of this beautiful textural moment. Natural Cane with matte black modern legs; Nero marquina and carrara spheres in a wooden bowl. Coffee table books for days and those gorgeous white textured hurricanes and succulents.
We love this crib with the border detail and its washed grey wood finish. We added some pale blue touches with the bedding and the rug. The round silohuette of the rocking chair brings so much softness. The felt ball mobile adds texture and playful character against the brick wall. Closets for critical storage and the black vase, ground the room.
Orange is the new black, bringing in the pop of color on the functional side of the room. While the parents change and read to the little one, I brought in Hermes orange to create a luxe sophistication to the room. The overall neutral backdrop comes to life with this accent color.
Detailed shot of this reading nook. The beautiful window with its marble sil provides a deep ledge for books and bottles. And the slipcovered chair adds to function. Spills and spots, just a quick wash and its good as new. It is details like these on function and style that give us pride. The black vase with the exotic birds of passion flowers, create some exotic drama to this beautiful restful room.
We thought of everything… really. Laundry hamper is tucked away on the other side of the crib. Love the shadows against the brick wall and the closet door. The layers of bedding with ivory, whites and pale blue make it the coziest snooze zone in the neighborhood.