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SUTTON PLACE APARTMENT

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The natural oak is enhanced by the light coming from the side window.
The natural oak is enhanced by the light coming from the side window.
One of the cabinet doors cleverly conceals a passage to the apartment’s service area, here a view of the door close.
One of the cabinet doors cleverly conceals a passage to the apartment’s service area, here a view of the door close.
One of the cabinet doors cleverly conceals a passage to the apartment’s service area, here a view of the door open.
One of the cabinet doors cleverly conceals a passage to the apartment’s service area, here a view of the door open.
The dining area cabinetry features the same wood as the kitchen, designed to balance open shelving with closed storage.
The dining area cabinetry features the same wood as the kitchen, designed to balance open shelving with closed storage.
In the dining area cabinetry, a concealed dry bar is revealed behind pivot folding doors, seamlessly integrated yet entirely unexpected.
In the dining area cabinetry, a concealed dry bar is revealed behind pivot folding doors, seamlessly integrated yet entirely unexpected.
A close-up of the dining area cabinetry, showcasing the dry bar and integrated shelf.
A close-up of the dining area cabinetry, showcasing the dry bar and integrated shelf.
A corner window brings natural light into the dining area, framing breathtaking views of the city and the East River.
A corner window brings natural light into the dining area, framing breathtaking views of the city and the East River.
The dining area is designed to feel minimal and airy, while the DCW Éditions Les Acrobates chandelier anchors the space with a striking sculptural presence.
The dining area is designed to feel minimal and airy, while the DCW Éditions Les Acrobates chandelier anchors the space with a striking sculptural presence.
The living room and kitchen are connected by an open gallery space that frames both the kitchen island and the windows. Standing in the gallery, you can perceive both skylines, creating a sense of continuity between indoors and outdoors.
The living room and kitchen are connected by an open gallery space that frames both the kitchen island and the windows. Standing in the gallery, you can perceive both skylines, creating a sense of continuity between indoors and outdoors.
The living room blends built-in millwork with freestanding furniture, all designed with a minimal and neutral palette to evoke a sense of calm and balance.
The living room blends built-in millwork with freestanding furniture, all designed with a minimal and neutral palette to evoke a sense of calm and balance.
The living room features custom wall-to-wall millwork composed of light-toned cabinetry, natural oak elements, and black metal accents. A thoughtful interplay of open and closed volumes provides ample storage while visually anchoring one side of the room.
The living room features custom wall-to-wall millwork composed of light-toned cabinetry, natural oak elements, and black metal accents. A thoughtful interplay of open and closed volumes provides ample storage while visually anchoring one side of the room.
The custom wall-to-wall millwork anchors the living room, balancing light-toned cabinetry, natural oak, and black metal accents. At its center, a recessed niche frames the TV, while a discreet frameless door provides access to the apartment’s private quarters.
The custom wall-to-wall millwork anchors the living room, balancing light-toned cabinetry, natural oak, and black metal accents. At its center, a recessed niche frames the TV, while a discreet frameless door provides access to the apartment’s private quarters.
From the living room sofa, the breathtaking view of the East River brings a sense of calm while overlooking the urban skyline.
From the living room sofa, the breathtaking view of the East River brings a sense of calm while overlooking the urban skyline.
A minimal, cube-like volume was designed in the foyer, integrating storage and wardrobe millwork with a hidden door.
A minimal, cube-like volume was designed in the foyer, integrating storage and wardrobe millwork with a hidden door.
Behind the hidden door within the foyer volume, the powder room is revealed, featuring warm, dramatic materials that contrast with the minimal, light-toned exterior surfaces.
Behind the hidden door within the foyer volume, the powder room is revealed, featuring warm, dramatic materials that contrast with the minimal, light-toned exterior surfaces.
In the powder room, cool tones of plaster and stone are complemented by the warmth of wood, creating a balanced and inviting contrast.
In the powder room, cool tones of plaster and stone are complemented by the warmth of wood, creating a balanced and inviting contrast.
The hallway leading to the primary bedroom is lined with wood cabinetry that seamlessly integrates a makeup station, storage, and built-in mirrors.
The hallway leading to the primary bedroom is lined with wood cabinetry that seamlessly integrates a makeup station, storage, and built-in mirrors.
A close-up of the custom integrated sink and vanity in the primary bathroom, complemented by black plumbing fixtures and softly textured plaster walls.
A close-up of the custom integrated sink and vanity in the primary bathroom, complemented by black plumbing fixtures and softly textured plaster walls.
A front view of the wall-to-wall custom integrated sink and vanity in the primary bathroom. The medicine cabinets are seamlessly integrated with a continuous mirror, framed by hidden linear lights above and below to highlight the soft texture of the plaster walls.
A front view of the wall-to-wall custom integrated sink and vanity in the primary bathroom. The medicine cabinets are seamlessly integrated with a continuous mirror, framed by hidden linear lights above and below to highlight the soft texture of the plaster walls.

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When the owners of this Manhattan apartment approached us, they envisioned more than just a renovation. Their home needed to become a space of calm, clarity, and intention. Through a full gut renovation, we transformed a dated residence into a modern apartment, a quiet reflection of their desire for thoughtful living, timeless design, and elevated simplicity.
The first act of transformation began with layout. By relocating the kitchen into a newly opened living space, we introduced flow and fluidity to the apartment’s heart. The kitchen now functions as both centerpiece and backdrop, framed by bespoke millwork that discreetly conceals appliances and storage. This move, along with the conversion of the original primary suite into a dramatic dining room, set the tone for a home designed around light, movement, and purpose—a hallmark of contemporary soft-minimal design.

Previously overlooked areas found new life. A compact corridor became a bespoke home office; a former storage nook evolved into a sleek, private gym. These design gestures reflect a larger theme of optimization—maximizing space without overcrowding it. Throughout the apartment, textures of wood, blackened steel, plaster, and veined marble lend quiet depth to each room, expressing a soft contrast that’s at once modern and enduring.

The new primary suite marks a moment of retreat. Its dual walk-in closets offer both luxury and function, while the spa-like bathroom—centered around a freestanding soaking tub with sweeping eastern views—embodies the spirit of rest and ritual. Every inch was considered. Bespoke details like recessed handrails, flush baseboards, and discreetly hidden doors allow the material palette to take center stage, enhancing a sense of quiet precision and tactile harmony.

This residence renovation is an exercise in clarity, restraint, and deeply personal design. From spatial reconfiguration to the most subtle millwork joint, the project exemplifies our studio’s approach to high-end interior design in New York City. It’s a story of transformation told not in bold statements, but in the quiet confidence of a well-made home—one that’s built to last, to live in, and to evolve with its owners.