When preparing to stage an apartment for a listing or open house, it is common practice to paint walls a neutral color and give the place a deep clean. However, some new developments have gone several steps further and enlisted the help of acclaimed design firms. The following model units show homes with high-end furnishings, eye-catching art, and careful compositions that do not interfere with timeless views.
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53 West 53, #PH76 (Evan Joseph)
↓ This penthouse with interiors by Fox-Nahem Associates occupies the entire 76th and 77th floors of the building, and has been featured in Elle Decor.
↓ Artwork from Pace Gallery is carefully placed throughout the hallways.
↓ A gracious private entry foyer leads to a dramatic double-height Great Room with three walls of floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking panoramic views of Central Park.
↓ The corner dining room is furnished with custom furnishings by Patrick Naggar, a custom pendant light by John Koga, and an art installation by Studio Hoon Kim.
↓ The sleek white kitchen by Thierry Despont for Molteni is accented by a pair of colorful pendant lights and a breakfast table designed by Elyse Graham.
↓ A south-facing lounge features a custom bar by Scavolini, luxurious Atra seating, and an office nook with a textural, silver-toned wall installation by Chapter & Verse.
↓ Both levels are accessible via private interior elevator or a dramatic staircase.
↓ The 1,300-square-foot primary suite is outfitted with a luxe cream color, so as not to compete with panoramic views of Central Park and the skyline.
↓ The primary suite has a large custom walk-in closet by Scavolini.
↓ The primary bath features two custom carved vanities with automated mirrors, a private water closet with toilet and bidet, a cast iron Lefroy Brooks soaking tub, and a freestanding steam shower.
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↓ In addition to the secondary bedrooms, the upper level houses a library nook.
The Cortland (Colin Miller)
↓ Vesta Home intentionally chose furniture with clean, simple lines so as not to compete with unobstructed views of the Hudson River.
↓ "Having a waterfront view in NYC is far and few between, so we chose to highlight this feature by adding a mirror wall to the living space” – Sara McCarthy, Designer, Vesta Home
↓ The eat-in kitchen is outfitted with custom Olson Kundig-designed finishes.
↓ Luxe fabrics and textured materials add elements of comfort and luxury.
↓ The spaces are enhanced by rich paint colors and custom wallpapers.
96+Broadway (Evan Joseph)
↓ Interiors by Thomas Juul-Hansen feature elegant materials, and have been crafted to emphasize natural light and classic Upper West Side views.
↓ The open kitchen features custom cabinetry with exposed dovetail joinery, Brazilian desert quartzite countertops, marble backsplash, and top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances.
↓ A white oak center island with a Brazilian desert quartzite slab is large enough to seat six, and elegantly separates the kitchen from the living area.
↓ The primary bedroom is filled with light from east-facing windows.
↓ As a powder room with floating vanity, custom marble sink, and Calacatta Gold mosaic walls shows, no detail has been overlooked.
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