With a new chapter beginning in their lives, these longtime clients called Lucy with a request to renovate their Upper East Side townhome. The couple had recently become empty nesters and travel much of the time, so this house would be home base between work trips and when the kids were back from school.
Our approach was to first rediscover the client's needs and see what had changed or stayed the same. Then we stepped back and decided which furniture pieces should remain, be refinished or be replaced. Lastly, we looked at color palette and the architectural finishes that would refresh all six floors.
The architect oversaw renovating the kitchen and bathrooms with us collaborating on color, finishes and wallpaper selection. The client was nervous at first about big changes, and ultimately moved from a light, neutral color palette to a high-contrast palette infused with darker tones and geometric patterns. In the living room, we reupholstered the sectional with a plush mohair and focused on making spaces cozy and conversational for family time. We designed a private study for her to receive in-home wellness treatments and reimagined the playroom as a hang-out space for the kids who are now adults. For the ground-floor kitchen, we integrated rich tones and materials that effuse warmth under glowy pendant lighting and paired modern furniture with vintage objects for an eclectic mix.
The layout is largely defined/divided into front and back areas by the grand spiral central stair.
Team:
Interior Designers: Lucy Harris Studio
Other Participants: Brandon Smith, WorkSmith Architects
Photographer: Read McKendree
Stylist: Katja Greeff
Materials Used:
Kitchen
Clay table by M2L
Elbow Chairs by Carl Hanson
Simple Shade 03 by 1st Dibs
Dot Line suspension Linear Pendant by Lambert & Fils
Miguelito walnut counter stools by Luteca
Elsa Peretti pitcher by Elsa Peretti
Five-Sided Ceramic Bowl from Maison Gerard
Blob fabric in Timber Rose by Tibor
Private Study
Drape Desk by The Future Perfect
WNG chair in Dedar Karakorum by Gestalt
Alice Sconces by Atelier De Troupe
Modo Ceiling Mount by The Future Perfect
Palace mirror by Bower Studios
Elder 03 Rug by Nordic Knots
Colorwash Arise by Calico
Metal Dishes by Maison Gerard
Dam Stool in Enders by The Future Perfect
Brick Sculpture by The Future Perfect
Dining Room
Aja Vase by The Future Perfect
1124 Corn by The Future Perfect
Table by Restoration Hardware: Client’s Own
Mario Bellini Dining Chairs by B&B Italia: Client’s Own
Serge Mouille Ceiling Lamp: Client’s Own
Terrace
Pillows & Ottoman from The Future Perfect
Table and Chairs: Client’s Own
Living Room
Charles sectional in cotton/alpaca Licata Lichen by B&B Italia
Line lounge chair by Luteca
Alanda 18 by B&B Italia
Gunta Stolz Plate 106 by Christopher Farr
Sheer Coral in Duck Egg by Tibor
Nomad Yak Pillow, Tapis in Jade by Alt for Living
Untitled Tan Ceramic by Guy Corriere from The Future Perfect
Lounge
Mags Sectional from Herman Miller
Fortunatto in Azurro from Pieces
Lena in Maple from Hedge House
Marin Pedestal Table from Hedge House
Mogensen Bench from Hive Modern
Stool 60 by Alvar Aalto from Suite NY
Pillows by The Block Shop
Galena Cream from Holland & Sherry
Large Yellow Platter from Maison Gerrard
Untitled Moon Jar #1 and 11 by Jane Yang- D’Haene from The Future Perfect
Ocean Holiday Motor Inn by Tyler Haughey from Sears Peyton
Sorrento in Palladian by Corragio
Powder Room
Puddle Mirror by Lulu and Georgia
Ada sconce by Ravenhill
Aurora in Vermeer by Calico
Kid’s Bedroom
Bedframe: Client’s Own
Side Table: Client’s Own
Sorrento in Palladian by Corragio
Bay Quilt in Blue by Thompson Street Studio
Nelson Bubble Pendants by DWR
“Arches” by Andrew Zimmerman from Sears Peyton
Lapel in Cream and Navy, custom colorway by Fayce
Bathroom
Orca Mirror by Bower Studios
Double Puck Pendant by In Common With
Primary Bedroom
Custom Bedframe: Client’s Own
Custom Side Tables: Client’s Own
Mongolian Cashmere in natural by Marc Phillips
Aria in Serenata by Rogers & Goffigon
Diamond Quilt in Auburn by Thompson Street Studio
Pium Pendant by Pinch from The Future Perfect
Imo Bench by Pinch from The Future Perfect
“White” by Andrew Zimmerman from Sears Peyton
Primary Bathroom
Lodge Sconces by Workstead
Stool 60 by Suite NY
Gemma Table Lamp Pistachio by The Future Perfect
