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The studio is accessed from existing openings in the back facade. A sink tucked in the corner provides a place to wash up after being outside.

Original details, such as the ornate mantel in the ground-floor living room, mingle with thoughtful modern updates.

Nestled in the heart of Manhattan, at the crossroads of the West Village, SoHo, and Greenwich, the multi-level house extends a cheerful welcome with a bright red front door.

A West Elm cabinet sits at the top of the stairway.

The kitchen receives plenty of natural light from the French doors in back as well as from a window-lined stairway wall.

The kitchen, which friends helped put together, pairs affordable Ikea cabinetry with birch countertops and glazed brick tile.

Shelves in the kitchen are built into the stone wall, using a traditional method of design and fabrication.

The round aperture from the kitchen maintains its visibility and connection to the pool and outdoors.

The mural in the living room and dining area reflects the colors of the furniture and stone.

Locally manufactured furniture combines a minimalist aesthetic with subtle regional design characteristics.

"There is such a crazy amount of culture, languages, and food—India has a huge footprint in all its vibrancy,