Study

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.

The pink and blue color scheme was influenced by the couple’s Kandinsky print. “I have carried around dozens of books to the many places I've lived for a long time,” says Rachel, who now has a home for the collection here.