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Who stays here ? A couple / family ? This is a pied-a-terre for a couple that live in Australia . Their daughter who lives in New York takes residence in the apartment and her parents stay there when they visit .
What home type is this ? How many rooms , and size in sqf ? Sq ft : 1400sqft Bedrooms : 1 Bathrooms : 2
490 CAMBRIA NY
What was the inspiration / brief ? Our client was clear on their design intent , looking to achieve something that was timeless with soft colors and subtle textures ; they did not want anything that felt too fussy or precious but rather a livable space that invited a reprise from long travel and a home where they could “ put their feet up ”. The couple loves classic modern elements , which include inspiration from Jean Michel Frank and the Bauhaus .
Can you elaborate on the design of the bedroom , bathrooms and kitchen ( as well as the seating / settee area with the glass panels )
Kitchen : The strongest design move in the apartment is the glass surround of the kitchen . This architectural feature makes the apartment feel much larger than it is and provides division of space while allowing natural light to reach both the kitchen and the entry . Within the kitchen , we created an eat-in breakfast nook with a custom built-in floating banquette . We used indoor / outdoor fabrics by Link for the pillows and seat cushion for their durability and ease of maintenance / cleaning .
Bedroom : this room is enveloped in one tone and color – a soft silver grey with white accents . We upholstered the bed wall using the same wool sateen by Rogers & Goffigon as is used for the drapery . The silver-grey wall-towall carpet ( from Vanden Loom ) has a subtle strié effect . We used high gloss lacquer on the closet doors and matched this same finish and color for the bedside tables and chest of drawers . The monochromatic approach to this room creates a very calming effect .