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Upon entry, a cascading, five-floor custom Lindsey Adelman chandelier and cerused oak herringbone floors set the tone for the home’s integrated aesthetics. 

The grand living room showcases ornamental plasterwork and a Breccia Capraia marble fireplace, juxtaposing classical architecture with modern furnishings such as the curved Vladimir Kagan sofa.

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Opting for a more informal kitchen and dining space for all-day use, the area features top-of-the-line appliances and custom cabinetry; as well as accordion-style glass doors open onto a calming rooftop terrace with a water feature and flourishing greenery.

In the master suite, warm tones from the minimalist claro walnut bed, alongside a vintage curved sofa sourced from an antique dealer, create a mellow atmosphere; whereas the en-suite bathroom adds sophistication with a marble fireplace, sage green walls, and oak drawers.

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When American art patron Nancy Magoon discovered her dream “blank canvas” apartment in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, she envisioned the pied-à-terre as a flexible space for entertaining and showcasing various art forms, including furniture, lighting, sculptures, and wall art.

Interior design firm Pembrooke & Ives was enlisted to transform the 4,881 sq ft space, which incorporated expansive rooms with pocket doors to allow for easy reconfiguration; while high-gloss white walls and textural plaster provide the perfect backdrop for Magoon’s eclectic collection.

Every item placed in the apartment was intentional, resembling a meticulous curation in an art gallery: from the vibrant foyer, where a graphic console by Hervé Van der Straeten and a Jeff Zimmerman chandelier, to the living room, which was divided into three distinct areas, where paintings from Elizabeth Neel and Tracey Emin enhance the space.

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The apartment’s whimsical tone persists in the dining room, where a Rogan Gregory chandelier hangs above a Sebastian Errazuriz table, complementing perfectly the quirky Haas Brothers chairs.

Meanwhile, in the lounge area, eclectic pieces such as a Mela Morsicata Apple chair by Studio 65, a Salvador Dali floor lamp and a 1950 George Nakashima side table light up the room with character.

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Interior designer Jae Joo crafted a serene yet vibrant holiday home for an Asian family in a Tribeca condominium that was part of a Robert AM Stern Architects development. 

Inspired by the client’s passion for contemporary art, Joo enlivened the three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath space with striking pieces while maintaining a clean, minimalistic essence.

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In the living room, a bijou ceramic piece by Argentinian artist Nicolas Guagnini serves as a focal point, while a custom Loro Piana cashmere sofa, built and upholstered on-site, offers a luxurious seating experience.

The dining area features Stephen Towns’ quilt from De Buck Gallery, alongside Tahnee Lonsdale’s vibrant artwork, and a discreet yet elegant bookshelf by French designer Pierre Chapo, sourced from Germany.

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Joo extended the artistic theme to the bedrooms, incorporating a hand-painted wall by muralist Dean Barger in the guest room and custom De Gournay wallpaper in the master bedroom. 

Throughout the apartment, she also utilised soft pastel fabrics in luxurious materials such as cashmere, wool, and washed linen to enhance comfort, as well as mohair velvet to add texture.

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Originally dubbed the “palace of jewels,” the former Tiffany & Co headquarters building reopened in the 2000s as 15 Union Square West, a luxury 12-storey residential building that preserved the building’s architectural significance designed by John Kellum.

Here, a 29-year-old luxury fashion investor occupies a 3,200 sq ft loft within this landmark, single-level unit with three bedrooms, three full baths, and views of Union Square Park through the floor-to-ceiling windows framed by the original 1868 16-foot cast-iron arches and exposed steel columns. 

After extensive approvals due to the building’s historic status, Complete Construction NY designed a home that balanced sophistication with personalisation.

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Blue tones, favoured by the homeowner, are subtly incorporated throughout the space, as neutral parameters, deep ebony-toned wood flooring, and stone counters provide a backdrop for a blend of vintage pieces and custom modern furniture from around the world. 

Art Deco-style wallpapers add character, while one bathroom features commercial-grade blue Belvedere velvet upholstery as wallpaper, creating a unique ambience.

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In Park Slope, Brooklyn, the Neo-Italian Renaissance townhouse built in 1898 is one of the earliest buildings by architect Montrose Morris, still preserved to this day as the borough’s architectural heritage.

The mansion-scaled limestone property, adjacent to Prospect Park, spans 9,000 sq ft across five storeys. With seven bedrooms and six baths, it includes two parlours and a formal dining room on the first floor, a den office on the second floor, and a game room, den and garden on the topmost garden level.

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Reimagined by Jason Saft of Staged to Sell Home, the interior designer honoured the home’s historical details while modernising the space.

Juxtaposing the pervasive dark wood panelling with soft upholstery in creams, beige, and white, he introduced lighter case goods to brighten the living spaces while balancing curated antique pieces with modern accessories.

Saft also incorporated varying shades of green, creating a visual dialogue between the interior and the park views. This includes a subtle green onyx stone in the front parlour’s marble mantle, complementing Giancarlo Valle’s rich forest green Loop rugs.

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In the heart of New York City’s Greenwich Village, 114 Waverly Place stands as an icon of the neighbourhood. Once known for its pink stucco exterior, this 196-year-old townhouse boasts a rich history, including connections to literary figures like Edgar Allan Poe and Herman Melville.

Today, sporting a striking golden ochre façade, the five-storey townhouse belongs to celebrity interior designers Robert and Cortney Novogratz, who have transformed the 7,200 sq ft space—that once used to be the home of former Rockettes dancer Celeste Martin—into an eclectic sanctuary for their family of eleven.

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Following a gut renovation, the Novogratzes maintained the historical elements while introducing contemporary touches throughout the seven bedrooms and seven-and-a-half bathrooms; each space a diverse blend of statement wallpapers and stately marble work with modern pieces.

The home’s crown jewel is the ballroom on the top level with a soaring 24-foot ceiling, where custom dark blue arched windows by H Hirschmann contrast beautifully with a bright yellow fireplace. 

Here, from the rooftop, residents and guests can also enjoy spectacular views of Manhattan’s skyline.

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Nestled in one of New York City’s most prestigious neighbourhoods, this 4,000 sq ft brownstone townhouse stands as a contemporary masterpiece, where every corner reveals a new visual delight. 

Designed by founder of Apartment 48 Rayman Boozer, whose passion for colours and patterns is evident throughout the home, each room tells a unique yet cohesive story through an artful interplay of textures and patterns, complemented by whimsical wallpaper designs, as well as artwork and photographs from the family’s personal collection.

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The bright living room, overlooking a serene garden, exemplifies Boozer’s design approach. It showcases a playful mix of velvet, intricate patterns, and marble, adding vibrant pops of colour and character to the space.

Meanwhile, the homeowners’ favourite hues of blue and purple feature prominently throughout the home, especially in the master bedroom and den, tying the entire design scheme together, creating a harmonious flow from room to room.

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In East Village’s Alphabet City, the 1,500 sq ft loft within a 1920s pre-war building once served as the East Coast residence of fashion model Erin Wasson, before it’s transformed into an urban retreat for its current globetrotting owners–a painter and a musician.

Interior architecture and design firm Evan Edward blended the creative couple’s passions with the loft’s industrial bones; resulting in an eclectic pied-à-terre that combines Art Deco opulence with a subtle Game of Thrones-inspired undertone.

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Original brick walls and exposed wood-beamed ceilings provide a backdrop for rich, saturated hues of burgundy and bronze that permeate the great room, cleverly divided into three distinct zones.

The living area features vintage reupholstered velvet sofas, accented by a 1960s Curtis Jere nest pendant light. Whereas, in the dining space, a rosewood table is flanked by walnut and burl chairs, while a 19th-century French trompe l’oeil mirror and Higgins Rondelay glass screen anchor the space’s design.

Meanwhile, an antique door, found during one of the clients’ many travels to New Orleans, serves as a partition between the music/TV area and the primary suite, fitted with mismatched vintage mid-century lamps and a paned mirror arch.

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Situated high within a luxury building in downtown Manhattan’s Tribeca, this 25-room duplex penthouse boasts panoramic views through 13-foot windows on three exposures.

Spearheaded by emerging interior design studio Hines Collective, a light, airy palette of sophisticated neutrals permeates the two-storey residence that spans 6,000 sq ft, echoing the apartment’s lofty setting.

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Bespoke furniture fuses vintage and contemporary designs, as avian-inspired motifs—reflecting the client’s love for birds–flow throughout the space; while grounding, subdued colours differentiate the living areas, complemented by unique materials and hand-applied finishes. 

Opulent standouts in the luxurious home include a hammered gold bar niche in the moody “speakeasy” media room, metal leaf and mother of pearl églomisé wall panels with a dragon motif in the powder room, and a large, custom bronze finish tree sculpture in the enlarged primary closet.

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