NYC Apt Inspo

Adjacent to the dining table is a Murphy bed.

A breakfast nook transforms into a private sleeping space thanks to some clever interventions.

The almost-entirely tallowwood kitchen is custom. Muuto pendant lights, bar stools by Alvar Aalto for Artek, a Vola faucet, and a ceiling fan by Beacon Lighting finish the room.

The facade is defined by a series of 12-foot-tall metal louvered doors.

New speakers

Custom cabinetry made from Freijó wood holds a pair of speakers, a turntable, and an extensive vinyl record collection.

Nearly all of the furniture pieces in the dome are custom.

Designer Ismael Medina Manzano stretches the limits of an 861-square-foot flat in San Sebastián with mirrors, curves, and a kitchen island on wheels.

The second-floor “think tank” includes a workspace and the owner’s library.

Part of a new addition, the sleek kitchen offers a stark contrast to the home’s heavily detailed original spaces.

Thanks to a few good thrifty finds—like the $300 stainless steel fridge from Craigslist or the black wood countertop saved from the landfill—Ben and Emilio were able to cut costs while investing in more modular features, like the custom-made aluminum shelving ($100 each).