Double Unit Apartment Transformation With Art Deco And Mid-century Vibes

By Simona Ganea | Published on May 26, 2020

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Frederick Tang Architecture Reimagines an Upper East Side Post-War Apartment

Frederick Tang Architecture Reimagines an Upper East Side Post-War Apartment - fireplace

Frederick Tang Architecture Reimagines an Upper East Side Post-War Apartment - blue chairs for dining

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Frederick Tang Architecture Reimagines an Upper East Side Post-War Apartment - cocktail table

Frederick Tang Architecture Reimagines an Upper East Side Post-War Apartment - desing

Frederick Tang Architecture Reimagines an Upper East Side Post-War Apartment - piano room

Frederick Tang Architecture Reimagines an Upper East Side Post-War Apartment - frame windows

Frederick Tang Architecture Reimagines an Upper East Side Post-War Apartment - eames lounge chair

Frederick Tang Architecture Reimagines an Upper East Side Post-War Apartment -black and white bath

Frederick Tang Architecture Reimagines an Upper East Side Post-War Apartment - hallway

Frederick Tang Architecture Reimagines an Upper East Side Post-War Apartment - bedroom

Frederick Tang Architecture Reimagines an Upper East Side Post-War Apartment - makeup vnaity

Frederick Tang Architecture Reimagines an Upper East Side Post-War Apartment = mudroom

Frederick Tang Architecture Reimagines an Upper East Side Post-War Apartment - bathtub

Frederick Tang Architecture Reimagines an Upper East Side Post-War Apartment - double vanity

Frederick Tang Architecture Reimagines an Upper East Side Post-War Apartment - teenage room

Frederick Tang Architecture Reimagines an Upper East Side Post-War Apartment - yellow teenage girl room

Frederick Tang Architecture Reimagines an Upper East Side Post-War Apartment - another bath design

Before and after Apartment decor renovation

Frederick Tang Architecture Reimagines an Upper East Side Post-War Apartment - kitchen before and after

Frederick Tang Architecture Reimagines an Upper East Side Post-War Apartment - bedroom before and agter

Frederick Tang Architecture Reimagines an Upper East Side Post-War Apartment - before and after hallway

Double Unit Apartment Transformation With Art Deco And Mid-century Vibes

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Frederick Tang Architecture Reimagines an Upper East Side Post-War Apartment

Frederick Tang Architecture Reimagines an Upper East Side Post-War Apartment - fireplace

Frederick Tang Architecture Reimagines an Upper East Side Post-War Apartment - blue chairs for dining

Frederick Tang Architecture Reimagines an Upper East Side Post-War Apartment - cocktail table

Frederick Tang Architecture Reimagines an Upper East Side Post-War Apartment - desing

Frederick Tang Architecture Reimagines an Upper East Side Post-War Apartment - piano room

Frederick Tang Architecture Reimagines an Upper East Side Post-War Apartment - frame windows

Frederick Tang Architecture Reimagines an Upper East Side Post-War Apartment - eames lounge chair

Frederick Tang Architecture Reimagines an Upper East Side Post-War Apartment -black and white bath

Frederick Tang Architecture Reimagines an Upper East Side Post-War Apartment - hallway

Frederick Tang Architecture Reimagines an Upper East Side Post-War Apartment - bedroom

Frederick Tang Architecture Reimagines an Upper East Side Post-War Apartment - makeup vnaity

Frederick Tang Architecture Reimagines an Upper East Side Post-War Apartment = mudroom

Frederick Tang Architecture Reimagines an Upper East Side Post-War Apartment - bathtub

Frederick Tang Architecture Reimagines an Upper East Side Post-War Apartment - double vanity

Frederick Tang Architecture Reimagines an Upper East Side Post-War Apartment - teenage room

Frederick Tang Architecture Reimagines an Upper East Side Post-War Apartment - yellow teenage girl room

Frederick Tang Architecture Reimagines an Upper East Side Post-War Apartment - another bath design

Before and after Apartment decor renovation

Frederick Tang Architecture Reimagines an Upper East Side Post-War Apartment - kitchen before and after

Frederick Tang Architecture Reimagines an Upper East Side Post-War Apartment - bedroom before and agter

Frederick Tang Architecture Reimagines an Upper East Side Post-War Apartment - before and after hallway

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 introduced

The 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 chairs

The 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 area

The palette of materials featured throughout the apartment includes white oak along with various glamorous additions

There's also a separate music room with a similarly simple yet very elegant design — There’s also a separate music room with a similarly simple yet very elegant design

A study room was designed, allowing the owners to occasionally work from home

A second fireplace was incorporated into a sleek custom console

Materials such as marble and quartz add elegance and glamour to some of the apartment's utilitarian areas — Materials such as marble and quartz add elegance and glamour to some of the apartment’s utilitarian areas

A preference for dark accent colors and rich textures highlights a love for mid-century glamour

The master bedroom features a custom-designed tufted headboard which wraps seamlessly around the corners

This room also has a custom vanity complemented by a stylish mirror and a sleek accent chair

This bathroom doubles as a pet spa, featuring a tall but shallow shower and sink area for the dogs

White marble adds lots of elegance to the master bathroom and complements its minimalistic style

The double-sink floating vanity is complemented by a matching marble top and three-section wall mirror

The daughter's bedroom is delightfully colorful and has a very stylish look — The daughter’s bedroom is delightfully colorful and has a very stylish look

Custom benches frame the bed, creating versatile sitting areas

The geometric tile pattern brightens up this bathroom without making it look too busy

In order to achieve this magnificent new design, the apartment's original layout suffered major changes — In order to achieve this magnificent new design, the apartment’s original layout suffered major changes

The initial kitchen was small and not at all inviting or suitable for a modern apartment

New materials, finishes and colors give this place a whole new character

In this area the designers added curved corners which widen the space and offer it a more glamorous feel