Before and After Photos
We introduced a warmer, more neutral color palette and reconfigured the layout to make the most of the available space in this Greenwich, Connecticut home office. Replacing the carpet with hardwood flooring and a tailored area rug instantly elevated the room, while custom modern furnishings, fresh lighting, art, and carefully chosen details completed the transformation.
We gutted the kitchen, creating an eating area with a custom-built banquet, china cabinet, and table, with mid-century European cafe chairs, reinforced and refinished. Beautiful hand selected Arto Tiles (ordered through Classic Tile) evokes a warm, cozy vibe. Pillows are made from vintage textiles. The hanging basket light from Serena and Lily was hand-stained to subtly age it to relate to the space. Outdoor linen was used for the window shade and seat covers for added durability.
The only thing we kept in this room was the original metal windows. Cabinets and open shelves from Semi-Handmade Cabinets brought us in under-budget. Moroccan tiles, typically used as a back-splash, create a beautiful quilt-like effect on the floor. An ode to NYC, we created the back-splash with hand-cut subway tiles from Ann Sacks. The sink, an item from the clients’ wish list, elevated the space in a wonderfully unexpected way and is quite possibly the only “farm” sink on Central Park West.
French doors add a touch of old Parisian charm, creating a den without closing off the room. Natural light permeates the space, making it calming, yet energizing, and an emphasis on neutrality ensures a timeless aesthetic that our client will enjoy for not just years, but decades to come.
The oversized desk was left behind by previous owners, we repainted it and added brass knobs from Ashley Norton. A chair from Big Daddy Antiques, an eye-catching, affordable hanging light from LeeAnn Ford for Target, and a vintage rug complete this organic modern space.
In the kids’ bathroom, we kept the original bathtub and changed all fixtures to polished nickel, which has a chrome-like finish with warm undertones, typical of the era. Black hinges and knobs are all period-appropriate. The custom charcoal-and-white cement floor was created with Arto handmade ceramic tiles. The vanity was designed to fit the small blueprint. The sconce is from Worley’s Lighting; its black iron accents tie into the theme perfectly. The Roman shades are made with white linen.
The tile in this master bath originally felt overwhelming, so it was removed from the vertical surfaces and replaced with white subway tiles for a clean, classic look. The freestanding vanity jutted into the room, so a custom vanity was built into the space. All fixtures were replaced with polished nickel, typical of this era. The hinges and knobs are dark bronze that read as warm black from Ashley Norton, and they perfectly complement the vintage Moroccan hanging light from Kier Design.
Clients are a young family with kids who needed a comfortable spot to put on shoes but wanted an elevated look and vibe for their entryway. The custom bench base is in unlacquered brass, which typically deepens in color and beauty over time. The cushion was made from a rug the clients loved. The patchwork pillow was made from vintage Belgian grain-sack squares. The throw is from Shoppe Amber Interiors. Baskets can be added underneath for storage.
In this powder room/downstairs bathroom, we replaced the original bathtub with a shower and used floor tiles as in the kitchen, since it’s right across the hallway. The window’s privacy glass was replaced with a higher-quality option. Recessed lighting brightens the room without a hanging light, keeping the space from feeling too busy. Once again, we stayed true to the home’s history by using polished nickel fixtures, and black hinges and knobs from Ashley Norton.
The window had to be made smaller to accommodate the fridge, greatly improving the flow of the floor plan. A farmhouse sink was added, along with inset cabinets, and hand-cut 2×6 subway tiles from Classic Tile. The flooring is custom Arto tiles, also ordered through Classic Tile. Countertops are honed Pental Quartz, an extremely durable, non-staining material, and a great alternative to marble.
A contemporary bed and lighting from Shoppe Amber Interiors are paired with midcentury nightstands from 1st Dibs. A vintage French wine-tasting table and cozy washable linen slipcovered armchairs from Shoppe Amber Interior create a new bedroom sitting area facing Central Park. Clients wanted minimal window treatment, so simple roll shades were added for privacy. Photography is from the clients’ own collection.
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