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Stuck planning NYC apartment

10 years ago
Help- I am getting analysis paralysis with this decorating. I am living in NYC for a year and trying to step outside of my grey brown box a little, I want the loft to be funky and fun yet classy, I like modern style with a little unexpected twist. Trying to figure out the rest of the livingroom and then dining room thanks for your help

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  • 10 years ago

    Seems some history within and without... what exactly are those huge bolt type things on the right?

  • 10 years ago
    What a great place you have! I'm sure people will have ideas for you.
  • 10 years ago

    I would pull the sofa out from that alcove and put a narrow console table behind it, against the wall, with a lamp. Add a chair between the windows and warm up the room with a fun colorful rug.

  • 10 years ago

    Get your twist by putting an entirely unexpected piece of art behind the sofa -- that you won't see it until you enter the space will double the impact. I love this Houzz photo, below, but if that's too ambitious to achieve, you could get a similar feel in a more conventional format. (Yes, I'm definitely thinking in circles.)


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  • 10 years ago

    Talking of twist -- have a look at that amazing hand table on the right of Central Park West Residence.

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Hmmmm, something 3-D textural, original fine art definitely, LOVE the suggestion above. As an artist i would recommend something tranquil for your space, ive posted a few ideas, not sure if they are your style

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  • 10 years ago
    Do you rent or own? If you own I could see the kitchen island being redesigned to be much more substantial with size and adding stools. A floor plan would help us be more specific.
  • PRO
    10 years ago

    The space has great bones to work with! I'm located in New York and would be happy to discuss. You can contact me at tina@tinaramchandani.com .

  • 10 years ago

    how about

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    for over the dining room table, you can make them, they sell for 100s. definitely a twist.

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    I think a really fun area rug that you can keep and for sure art( you are in the place for both) I love the DR stuff and I would not mive the sofa as then it will make watching T>V. even more difficult. A great classic arc lamp would be a nice addition and of course some kind of coffee table i would suggest 3 bent glass nesting tables and how about one colorful chair angled into the space .

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    i also love this piece

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  • 10 years ago

    great apartment.

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  • 10 years ago
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    If in LR -

    on DR wall a diy large canvas with the vibe of this...

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  • 10 years ago
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    Somewhat softened / reclaimed wood table somewhere / a soft rosy lamp maybe. Buy your plants....

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  • 10 years ago
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    grey felt

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  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Is that really your view?! Wow, fabulous. You need to take advantage of that. With a few swift moves you can really pull your place together. Concentrate first on flow, then on lighting and finishes. You are starting miles ahead as you seem to live lightly.

    We are based in Brooklyn, do lots of Manhattan work, and would be happy to set up a consultation.

    Good luck!

  • 10 years ago
    Here is some of what I came up with late last night but have yet to incorporate lots of these great ideas! Thanks for your help.. Any and all advice appreciated
  • PRO
    10 years ago

    I would keep it simple; too many moves and you will lose the grace.


  • 10 years ago

    ok, i can work with this! get the shelves from craig's list, they are going dirt cheap. i recently got 8 ft for $40. get the poufs from etsy.


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    i recently found both of these for quite reasonable.

  • 10 years ago

    here are the rugs for inexpensive

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  • 10 years ago

    i recommend a sofa from homereserve.com, very inexpensive, all american, seems to last forever, many awards.

    I think you should reconsider the tables, maybe someone else can guide better. i do not believe it really goes with the rest?


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  • 10 years ago

    ok, now lamps

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  • 10 years ago

    pillows that go with blk/white/turq scheme

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  • 10 years ago



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