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

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.

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

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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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 .

how about

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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 .

i also love this piece

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great apartment.

If in LR -

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

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

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grey felt

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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!

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

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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here are the rugs for inexpensive

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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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ok, now lamps

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pillows that go with blk/white/turq scheme

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