Sophisticated Manhattan Penthouse

We injected personality and playfulness into the interior design scheme which made the space feel comfortable and personable enough to make someone want to live there immediately. In homage to the property’s location – the hustling, bustling West Side of Midtown – our team selected bold artwork. An opaque, hand-poured water-green resin wall piece by Brooklyn-based Facture demands attention in the spacious living area and was accented by touches of blue which were deliberately positioned around the space. Pale blue sitting room chairs and a bright blue bedroom chest of drawers created a sense of synchronicity. Black and white construction-themed photographs nodded to the architectural brilliance of the property itself, as well as the famous Manhattan skyline outside.

To offset the urban environment, we made sure elements of nature were brought into the space. We included indoor plants and minimalistic flowers which are easy to care for but add a living, natural feel to the space which is instantly grounding. All of the walls were painted white to instantly lift the space while adding brightness and reflecting light. This also meant that the art, furniture, soft furnishings and other decorative pieces we included in the design scheme had a neutral backdrop to stand out against. The space balances a feeling of being edited, yet relaxed and lived in.

We selected congruent finishes such as satin chrome detailing and marble for much of the furniture, and paired this with more organic materials. Acclaimed furniture designer Tom Faulkner supplied several key pieces for the show apartment. Fritz Hansen’s Series 7 Dining Chairs sit nicely with the dining table and works well with the property’s wooden flooring. In the lounge area, the natural wood of Flexform’s Fly Coffee Table and Kin & Company’s Crescent Console also complement the natural aesthetic through their elemental form.