Pre-War Renovations

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Project • By GALLERY KBNY • Apartments

Upper West Side Pre-War Co-Op Renovation

When we were enlisted for this co-op renovation on the Upper West Side, the dated pre-war space needed some work. The family recently purchased the Manhattan home near Broadway with the intention of reinvigorating the spacious property without losing the historic character. With a speciality in pre-war renovations in NYC, we were happily up for the challenge. Caption Caption TIMELESS DESIGN After hearing the client’s objective, we designed a classically-inspired interior that paired together timeless elements like the herringbone floors throughout, Carrera marble bathrooms, and sleek shaker cabinetry to meet the apartment’s core historic aesthetic from a modern perspective. We renovated the entire apartment, while fu... More

Project • By GALLERY KBNY • Apartments

Full Renovation Of Pre-War Co-op In Manhattan

Our recent renovation at 1035 5th Avenue found us in the middle of quintessential Manhattan. Overlooking Central Park, this beautiful Italian Renaissance Palazzo co-op is located on Fifth and 85th street, just down the street from The Met. When our client purchased this 4,000 square foot pre-war property, the space hadn’t been updated in more than 50 years. The vision for this renovation called for a complete design overhaul of the extensive space, while incorporating many of the prior architectural elements and elegant marble accents, while also creating an additional bathroom and powder room. While the results speak for themselves, the client’s glowing praise for our full-service approach went a long way.  Caption... More