Before & After: A New York City Apartment Goes From Dark and Cramped to Daring and Capacious

A bold renovation turns an outdated apartment in Manhattan into a light and bright home.

"Prior to the renovation, the space felt dark, closed off, and very dated," state Christine Stucker and James Veal, principals of design firm and architecture studio, Stewart-Schafer. As the team behind both the redesign and renovation of this prewar apartment on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, Stucker and Veal were eager to help the homeowners realize the full potential of their home. 

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Julia Brenner
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Julia is a Chicago-based writer and photographer: art, architecture, design, and details. Recent clips at juliabrenner.com

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