interior photo of a new york city apartment with exposed brick vaulted ceiling. Dark detailing and furniture sits in contrast to the light-filled space, walls and upholstery.

luminescence

We transformed a well-located New York apartment in the heart of Manhattan into a stylish and welcoming haven. Our design approach focused on creating a comfortable atmosphere by using a palette of muted colours, accented with vibrant splashes that add personality and energy.

interior design and ff&e

NoHo, new york city

interior photo of a new york city apartment with three windows to one side allowing in light and views of the low-rise brick buildings of NoHo. Inside we have a relaxed sitting area centered on a circular rug.
Interior detail photo of a vase of white hydrangeas in a window sill painted dark grey, with a view out the window to the neighbouring buildings.
Interior detail photo including a rounded armchair upholstered in a thickly textured cream colored fabric, next to a dark round coffee table.
Interior photo of a corner of the living room, showing the exposed brick ceiling vaults, windows to both sides and a relaxed sitting area.
Interior photo of the dining area of the apartment, showing the exposed brick ceiling vaults, large arched window frames and timber floor. Over the round table is a mobile-style light fitting with thin metal bars and flat clear glass oval orbs.
A wider interior view of the sitting areas and dining area of the apartment, with exposed brick ceiling vaults and many windows looking out over the NoHo new york city neighbourhood.
Interior photo of the apartment entry with exposed brick ceiling vaults, and dark moody entry area which is in contrast to the brightness of the room.
Interior photo of the dark-toned entry, with geometric, textured anthracite gray wallpaper, and a black stained wooden console table.
Interior photo of the dining area in front of a large arched window, overlooking a tree-lined street. To the right is the start of the kitchen, with a pink framed artwork by Aki Kuroda.
Interior photo of the kitchen, with stainless steel appliances, pale marble backsplash and worktop, and large arched windows with the dark grey window surround.
Interior photo of one corner of the sitting room. Light streams in the sash window, lighting the chic but relaxed upholstered furniture. The wall is covered in a warm neutral toned vertical rectangular panels.
Detail interior photo of an occasional table showing a collection of objects, books with the reflection of a window showing in the dark surface of the table.
Wide interior photo of the relaxed sitting area in front of the large arched windows, beneath the exposed brick ceiling vaults.
Interior photo of the hall leading to the bedrooms. One wall is painted in the dark anthracite gray of the entry, with two text-based paintings by Susan Shup.
Wide interior photo of the relaxed sitting area in front of the large arched windows, beneath the exposed brick ceiling vaults. To the right is the dining area and kitchen.
A beautiful moody interior photo of the corner of a bedroom, with shaggy sheep-skin upholstered cafe club armchair by Rabih Hage. Soft light streams in through the sash window.
Interior photo of a bedroom, with upholstered headboard, luxurious but understated cushions and bedding, with 2 sash windows dressed with heavy linen roman blinds. Over the bed hangs an abstract colourful round artwork.
Detail interior photo of a bedroom with a upholstered paneled headboard, and exposed brick ceiling vaults. Above the headboard hangs an abstract colourful round artwork.
Interior photo of an elegantly appointed bedroom, with a upholstered bed frame, abstract colourful artworks above the bed and exposed brick ceiling vaults.

A key element of our concept was harnessing the natural light that flows through the apartment throughout the day. By embracing the variation of light, the space evolves with time, offering a unique ambiance and a range of exciting moods from morning to evening.

This thoughtful interplay between light, colour, and texture ensures that the apartment never feels static or monotonous. With our design, Manhattan living is anything but dull—this apartment is a dynamic and inviting retreat, perfectly suited to its urban surroundings.

Photography by Alexa Bendek

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area: 2,000 ft²

client: private