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Houzz Tour: Sophisticated Manhattan Penthouse
Generous helpings of texture, rich colors and clean lines create a stunning but livable modern family home in New York
This modern home for three is clean and modern but decidedly warm. When designer Purvi Padia found the space, located in the Tribeca neighborhood of Manhattan, it was nearly blank and finished with just the bare essentials. By incorporating textures on every wall and using a rich, neutral color palette, Padia created a home that's distinctly modern and full of depth and visual interest.
Houzz at a Glance:
Who lives here: Purvi Padia, her husband and her son
Size: 3,700 square feet; 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
Location: New York City
That's interesting: The bamboo dining table is finished with 7 layers of lacquer.
Houzz at a Glance:
Who lives here: Purvi Padia, her husband and her son
Size: 3,700 square feet; 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
Location: New York City
That's interesting: The bamboo dining table is finished with 7 layers of lacquer.
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The family spends most of their time in the kitchen, so Padia changed the finishing on the kitchen floor from hardwood to stone flooring so it would wear better. Caesarstone countertops were chosen due to their near indestructibility, and extra storage was added in the island and a small pantry to keep the rest of the kitchen looking minimal and clean.
Padia wanted the kitchen to feel like a living space, and having great lighting was a big part of that. The elegant silk-wrapped fixtures add a warm glow. Padia could go all out with light fixtures because they are far beyond the reach of her toddler's fingers.
Light fixtures: custom; countertops: Caesarstone; bar stools: BDDW; backsplash: Stone Source; cabinetry: Boffi
Padia wanted the kitchen to feel like a living space, and having great lighting was a big part of that. The elegant silk-wrapped fixtures add a warm glow. Padia could go all out with light fixtures because they are far beyond the reach of her toddler's fingers.
Light fixtures: custom; countertops: Caesarstone; bar stools: BDDW; backsplash: Stone Source; cabinetry: Boffi
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Padia's favorite piece in the apartment is her magnificent dining table. "It was something I totally concocted on my own," she says. The table is made of bamboo and covered in seven layers of lacquer. Subtle waves from the lacquer appear on the surface of the wood but aren't deep enough to affect the way dishes lie. A blackened steel runner in the middle serves as both a design element and the perfect place to rest hot plates.
Chandelier: Ochre; chairs and bench: Holly Hunt
Chandelier: Ochre; chairs and bench: Holly Hunt
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| "I know my husband's taste, and I know he wanted something neutral. But I accented with pops of color where I could," she says. All of these accents are bits and pieces of textiles that Padia has fallen in love with over the years. Armchairs: Jens Risom; orange fabric: Maraham; sofa: Poliform |
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With a toddler in the house, Padia was careful to keep cords, standing floor lamps and other safety hazards out of main living spaces. To add height in these rooms, she played with tables and out-of-reach accessories.
Paneling of walnut and Eramosa polished marble lines the walls here, adding warmth to the clean lines of the furniture.
Chaise: Dunbar, upholstered in Pucci fabric; coffee table: custom
Paneling of walnut and Eramosa polished marble lines the walls here, adding warmth to the clean lines of the furniture.
Chaise: Dunbar, upholstered in Pucci fabric; coffee table: custom
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Padia left very little visible drywall in this apartment. Instead, there's wood paneling, metal, fabric and stone on the walls of almost every room. "I'm a big fan of texture," she says. "I like to have at least a few different textures in each room."
Fabric on wall: Hollywood Grape, Neisha Crosland; rug: Rug Company; console: custom with shagreen table top
Fabric on wall: Hollywood Grape, Neisha Crosland; rug: Rug Company; console: custom with shagreen table top
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| Padia wanted her son's room to feel playful but still sophisticated. The French-inspired vintage mural is fun and fits with the elegant décor in the rest of the house. "I didn't want it to feel expected," she says. Crib: Bratt Décor; orange chair: Ligne Roset; rug: Paul Smith |
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| The master bedroom is a place of pure serenity. The walls were treated with a five-step paint process that incorporates a subtle gold shimmer through different directional strokes. Like the rest of the home, the furniture here is simple and clean. A custom rug, steel shelving and side tables add texture and natural elements for visual interest. Bedframe: Hudson; table lamps: ROOM |
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A clear city view greets Padia and her husband as they enter the master bedroom, blending with the clean décor for a Zen feel.
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| The master bath is a collection of clean and sharp lines. There's no added decoration here, but Padia added texture with soft-colored marble and wood floors in a subtle zigzag pattern. |
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| The walls in this bedroom are covered with a delicate silk tile, which creates a subtle but eye-catching wall treatment. The curtains are custom made of a corresponding silk for added softness. Table lamps and bedframe: Armani Casa; curtains: Custom silk dupioni More Houzz Tours: Warm, Modern Florida Getaway Clean, Colorful and Collected in Denmark Modern Home, Full of Character |
Ideabook published on March 13, 2012.
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The most fun part of these tours is deciding what you would do differently if it was your own space. So here I go indulging myself with things I would change. I don't care for the big block stools/ side tables and wood blob with book on it in the living room and bedrooms these seem to me to offer no storage just a place to put things on top that a child could reach such as candles and orchids. I also fear the risk of these stools/side tables falling over when a child tries to grab them to try standing up. I would hang the glass framed picture leaning against the wall in the living room I don't get the three branches leaning against the wall in one bedroom, the wall shelf with candles or the placement of knick knacks on the windowsill to me it just seems like more annoying things to move in order to open windows or dust. In the bathroom I would have moved the bathtub to a more private place rather then across from the sink, perhaps in a nook across from the shower or where the toilet is and put the toilet in a nook with a wall and full door.