Sited on a Bedford hilltop with spectacular views, this gut renovated home needed to be occupied by September 1st, with the decor work commencing 3 months prior.

With a 12 week timeline, all essential furnishings were sourced while manufacturers were still delayed due to supply chain issues.

As you can see, the five bedroom home was completed within the time constraint with great results.

An original Scholz Homes design from the 1960’s this California Contemporary model was in need of updating. Later modifications were removed to and enhance it’s strong Mid-Century bones. Sited on a bluff overlooking the Hudson River with spectacular views of the Beacon Newburgh Bridge the views provided a dramatic backdrop for the interiors. The existing beamed ceilings and clerestory windows added to the architectural drama of the home. The decor is understated and clean to achieve the mid-century vibe desired by the client.

Designed in collaboration with Randy Florke of the Rural Collection

Built in 1790, the former Lockwood Tavern and later The Rainbow Tearoom over time had lost much of its interior detail. The owners had had lived in the home for several years prior to the gut renovation and loved the home and location. Although they preferred a more contemporary take on the interiors. The former tea room became a sun filled living room and the original living room was lacquered in a high gloss magenta. This provides a dramatic ‘wake-up” upon entering the home and enhances the owners’ growing art collection.

Designed in collaboration with Randy Florke of the Rural Collection

A substantial renovation of the client’s home overlooking a reservoir. The focus of the project was creating a kitchen out of several underutilized spaces, opening it up to the water and woodland views. Classic white painted wood cabinets add brightness to the soft gray palette with a custom designed tile backsplash.

This 60,000 square foot home is designed by Allan Greenberg architect one of the foremost classical architects in practice. The largest home Greenberg designed, it is situated on a mountain top looking out to Hartford. The entrance axis is oriented to downtown Hartford which appears like Oz in the distance.

The living areas of the home feature limestone floors, walnut and cherry paneling, crotch mahogany doors and other high end finishes associated with a residence of this caliber. Many of the furnishings were designed and made for the home including oriental rugs hand woven in India. Much of the furniture was made in England. The 40,000 square foot lower levels feature a 100 seat movie theatre, the owner’s collection of antique mechanical music instruments, which includes over 50 orchestrions and band organs. Other galleries house his collection of over 100 vintage arcade games and antique automatons.

Designers were asked to decorate a room using local artists from the Hudson Valley. This bedroom features the work of several artists and crafts people from the region. Jaanika Peerna’s wall drawings fill the walls. Also featured are sculptures by Ada Cruz, glass by Moshe Bursuker, and the monumental bed was designed with Jessica Wickham

A “Classic Six” apartment in a Pre-War building with good bones and great light was in need of an update. On a high floor with East and West exposures and views of 2 churches across the avenue there was little need for window treatments. The owner preferred a spare, clean approach to the interiors. A streamlined palette was adopted with pared down classic furnishings. Because of the minimal décor, the scale of the moldings in the public areas were beefed up to give added heft to the spaces. A cerused oak paneled library was built which became the owner’s haven. A powder room was along with a new kitchen and bathrooms. The original classic black and white checkerboard marble floor in the foyer was restored and polished.

This builder spec house with spectacular views had grandly proportioned spaces although the detailing lacked strength. Cosmetic tricks were employed to add drama to the spaces along with the owner’s collection of art and antiques.

Designed in collaboration with Randy Florke of the Rural Collection

Situated on 4 acres in the woods this mid-century home was a burned-out shell when the owners purchased it. A sleek modern open-plan interior was created to house the owner’s collection of modern art, family antiques and quirky collections. All new mechanical and electrical systems were installed including geo-thermal HVAC. The second floor was adapted to include a primary bedroom suite with an en-suite bath.

This Chelsea loft features the owner’s collection of vintage and antique furnishings and art. Very few new pieces were purchased for the space. Partitions were created at either end of the space, to define the library and the bedroom. The bedroom partition houses a niche for the display of the owner’s collection of vintage Murano glass blackamoors.

A newly built 2-bedroom apartment was renovated into one bedroom with a den as the owner’s pied-a-terre. Custom built-ins and furnishings were created for a calm and serene oasis in the city.

The public areas of this newly built spec. house had an open plan which contradicted with the traditional exterior of the home. The owners requested that the open spaces be defined into more discreet spaces. This gave the house a timeless feel and served to make the house feel larger given the defined progression of the spaces. Their collection of modern art and furniture became the focus of the interiors, with a light touch for the decor. With the exception of a smashing red library at the end of an enfilade extending the full length of the house.

Designed in collaboration with Randy Florke of the Rural Collection

A newly built apartment with views of the Hudson River and New Jersey was renovated as a bachelor pad. The masculine palette with custom built-ins enhanced the owner’s collection of midcentury furnishings and art.

To celebrate the opening of 1st Dibs’ first brick and mortar showroom, Roger Prigent’s Malmaison was invited to exhibit pieces from his collection in the central gallery space. As the pieces by Serge Roche, and Jansen were predominately white; a violet palette was selected to allow the furnishings to pop. The exhibition featured some remarkable pieces including Helena Rubenstein’s illuminated Plexiglas bed by Ladislas Medgyes. It is situated on a platform covered with a Joseph Carini silk rug. Overlooking the bed is Rubinstein’s portrait and across from the bed is a mirrored mural by Christian Berard originally made for Roseland.

This Carnegie Hill home in a new building required minimal revisions to the layout. The dining room became a family room as the large living room could accommodate a dining area. A serene palette was chosen for the furnishings with a custom designed Tibetan rug for the living room and built-ins in the family room.

This 42nd floor apartment with spectacular skyline views in all directions was designed in collaboration with Sahalini Misra, a London based interior designer. The apartment was to serve as her New York pied a terre. The living room features a remarkable steel hammock suspended from the ceiling. This entailed multiple engineer’s surveys and reports in order to receive approval by the building. The project required a high level of coordination as most of the furnishings and decor were selected and shipped from London.