Pied-à-terre Off Central Park

When an out-of-town couple set out to look for an NYC home base, they found 15 Central Park West—now a famous NYC landmark.The apartment started out as a total blank slate. A huge white box. My challenge was to honor the gravitas of the apartment’s building—in one of the most prestigious locations in New York City—while transforming the space into a warm, yet impressive home away from home.

I initiated a complete gut job and oversaw every detail—with the couple’s total trust and faith!—to reinvent the space for their modern luxury living and entertaining.

The clients loved how the sophisticated pied-à-terre turned out. I filled it with custom details throughout—high-end finishes, custom upholstery, wool and silk carpets, onyx countertops, handcrafted bronze tile—fab details everywhere! I even designed a one-of-a-kind cocktail table to suit the space. The home now rises to the level of its remarkable building—and is a refuge of relaxation for the couple and their guests.

The living room features a monochromatic color palette and has generous seating for guests. As in many urban apartments, the living room doubles as a family room to watch TV. A beautiful, modern built-in showcases that even if you have a television in your room, you can still maintain a high level of design.