Study

Salvaged shiplap from the original house was repurposed. You’ll find it on the walls in the Zen Den (shown here) and in the primary bedroom.

Mystery novels line the shelves that conceal the hidden door, hinting that there's more than meets the eye.

Perched in the Lower East Side, the loft-style apartment features a private keyed elevator that opens directly into a sun-kissed great room.

Despite its small footprint, the flexible, multi-purpose space includes bike storage and a niche for storing weights.

Stevie works from a built-in L-shaped desk. The marker board is also a much-used feature.

Sheer, lightweight curtains can be closed to separate the studio from the garden. “It’s a very quiet space where you can retreat into your own thoughts, read, write, and think,” says architect Cristian Stefanescu.

The office/library acts as a transition area that “slows the separation” between the main living spaces and the primary bedroom, says Sean.

The room is painted Farrow & Ball ‘Stiffkey Blue’ and outfitted with a custom desk.