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Workshop/APD and interior designer Jenny Stone create
a family home in the heart of Manhattan.
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or some people, living in a big city infuses energy and passion into their lives, no
matter how old they are. So for the owners of this apartment, moving away from
Manhattan to raise their children was out of the question. However, they knew
more space was needed. e practical solution: transforming two apartments spread over
two floors into one, 3,741-square-foot family home.
Nestled in a Fifth Avenue building, a few steps north of the Metropolitan Museum
of Art, the duplex—which was transformed by Workshop/APD and decorated by Jenny
Stone—offers exceptional views of Central Park. e owners and designers prioritized
using every corner of the space in the best possible way and created open areas for
entertaining and everyday family life. "Our work encourages the lifestyle our clients
want to live and imbues each experience with luxury and craft," the team at Workshop/
APD says. A dark stained white oak entry foyer welcomes dwellers and visitors to
discover the first level of the duplex, which comprises all the public spaces and three
children's bedrooms. In the living room, floor-to-ceiling windows invite an abundance
of natural light inside and highlight sublime vistas of the park. e color palette is soft
with a mix of gray, beige, black and white combined with brass details and a few green
accessories, which echo the vegetation outside. e furniture and lighting are vintage
and contemporary, contributing to a timeless and elegant atmosphere throughout.
Among some of the items are two leather chairs from Larkin Gaudet, Pierre Paulin
Ribbon chairs in Pierre Frey fabric and a
Kelly Wearstler dining table. Artworks—
such as a triptych by photographer Chris
McCaw—add sophistication. Covered in a
high-gloss paint, the ceiling, with its coves,
gives a sense of depth.
Set against a 17-foot travertine backdrop,
the white and wood veneer spiral staircase
that ascends to the upstairs master suite
(which consists of a bedroom, bathroom,
closet and office) is the focal point of the
main living area. On the upper level, the
feeling of openness and luxurious finishes
also characterize the spaces. Both chic and
functional, this duplex was designed with a
holistic approach in mind where architecture,
interior design, furniture and detailing are all
equally important to giving life to a balanced
and refined home.
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