Simona is an interior design and décor writer for Homedit. Since 2011, she has been writing about interior design, DIY solutions, and the latest trends in home architecture.
Not long ago interior design studio Frederick Tang Architecture was approached by a young family who wanted to give their new home a unique look. The project was ambitious but also very exciting. The end goal was to combine and renovate two units on the 6th floor of a New York building and to turn them into a modern family home. The style that the clients had in mind was a combination of different influences: mid-century, art deco, retro and of course modern. The 3,400 square feet of space (315 square meters) were more than enough to make their dreams come true.
After removing some of the interior walls, a more open and modern layout was introducedThe sitting room is infused with elegant art decor beauty and has a fireplace as a focal point
The apartment’s outdated, dark and divided layout and decor were quickly transformed. A large common area was created by combining several spaces into one. The sitting room, kitchen and dining area became one and a music room and a study were also added, with the possibility to have them closed off whenever needed. Some of the interior walls had to be removed in order to make that happen. Also, lots of custom elements were added throughout the apartment.
The dining area is furnished with a gorgeous black table with a lacquered finish and stylish blue chairsThe kitchen was expanded and incorporated into the open-concept area
The master bedroom features a stylish tufted headboard and the dressing room was specifically designed to reflect the owner’s predilection for art deco elegance and glamour. The daughter’s bedroom has a subtle vintage vibe, featuring a quirky and playful palette of colors and patterns. The family’s two dogs were not neglected either as one of the bathrooms also doubles as a pet spa.
A smaller dining table sitting by the window marks a casual breakfast areaThe palette of materials featured throughout the apartment includes white oak along with various glamorous additionsThere’s also a separate music room with a similarly simple yet very elegant designA study room was designed, allowing the owners to occasionally work from homeA second fireplace was incorporated into a sleek custom consoleMaterials such as marble and quartz add elegance and glamour to some of the apartment’s utilitarian areasA preference for dark accent colors and rich textures highlights a love for mid-century glamourThe master bedroom features a custom-designed tufted headboard which wraps seamlessly around the cornersThis room also has a custom vanity complemented by a stylish mirror and a sleek accent chairThis bathroom doubles as a pet spa, featuring a tall but shallow shower and sink area for the dogsWhite marble adds lots of elegance to the master bathroom and complements its minimalistic styleThe double-sink floating vanity is complemented by a matching marble top and three-section wall mirrorThe daughter’s bedroom is delightfully colorful and has a very stylish lookCustom benches frame the bed, creating versatile sitting areasThe geometric tile pattern brightens up this bathroom without making it look too busyIn order to achieve this magnificent new design, the apartment’s original layout suffered major changesThe initial kitchen was small and not at all inviting or suitable for a modern apartmentNew materials, finishes and colors give this place a whole new characterIn this area the designers added curved corners which widen the space and offer it a more glamorous feel