The Vision and Transformation
Project Overview:
The Modern Upper East Side Residence was an architectural project designed to blend a sleek style with a well-ordered, spacious, clean, elegant, refined, and comfortable living space for a professional couple. This truly princely apartment, located in one of the great neighborhoods of Manhattan, built with 1,230 square feet, had many open possibilities; however still had several problems and posed severe design issues. The couple, who are also busy working professionals, wanted a cozy yet elegant and most spacious and functional home. The aim was to create a relaxing, comfortable living space in a busy lifestyle. Marie Burgos Design sought to create a modern and stylish home, keeping all versatility for converting it into their private sanctuary for the entertainment of their guests.
Client Overview
The two clients, who work in very high-demand professions, essentially needed a space that could serve both for relaxing and entertaining friends and family. They wanted glamour and convenience under one roof but also insisted on bringing classy and rich vibes into their interior to bring warmth. Their diverse cultural backgrounds during extensive travel around the globe guided the design decisions in creating a pleasant and balanced connection between contemporary trends and smooth, high-quality finishes. They adored simple yet luxurious spaces furnished with precisely selected furniture and finishes, all designed to offer maximum comfort, a sense of relaxation, and ease of maintenance.
Project Context
Located in one of those mid-century buildings typical of New York classic architecture, this apartment opens up into the narrow hallways, spacious rooms, and large window areas, soaked in natural light in almost all corners of the house. Marie Burgos Interior Design can transform this old and messy space as it definately needed transformation and a new design. However, didn't want to ignore the building's original charm and sophistication.
The building had beautiful and functional huge windows that were one of the most special parts of it. However, it, too, seemed unplanned, unorganized and cluttered. Some parts of the house were really messy and poorly planned, leading it to create a challenge for the design planners. Now, the major challenge infront of the interior designers, or can say it the tricky part of this transformation, was to create a design that is classy, elegant, and modern yet without compromising the building's charm.
Design Philosophy
For this project, modern elegance was kept at the top. The overall project was designed with modernized and updated elegance with lean lines and neutral tones. Complemented by subtle textures and sleek designs using best-quality materials, it could easily and quickly create a timeless and comfortable environment. Every piece, from the sofa to dining chairs, was selected to create that calm, cozy, and sophisticated feeling while keeping a consistent look throughout the space. Practicality was the key to multifunctional furniture with smart storage systems. These were designed to fit the clients' busy lifestyles and their requirements.
Goals and Objectives
The main objective of the updated design was to maximize the use of natural light. At the same time, it optimized the layout for personal and social spaces for friends and family in the apartment with pure sound from an always-busy and noisy city. Creating an area that will represent the client's identity but also cater to his or her requirements for everyday living. Thus offering the balance of beauty and functionality within the new living space. This has helped extensively in building the house's interior cooperatively between luxury and livability, changing the Modern Upper East Side Residence into a stylish and welcoming space for clients in residence.
Key Design Elements:
Living Room: The Heart of the Home
A hugely inviting yet calm space is created through modern and stylish modesty blended with Scandinavian Modern, which began in 1930 and is present today and used in the living room design. In its clean lines, it is also functional and implies an airy feel and fresh atmosphere. The use of soft neutrals, such as Benjamin Moore's Decorators White, makes a calm background for the design to stand out. The dramatic navy velvet sectional from ABC Home offers the focus, both for luxury and comfort. The metallic gold accents by lighting and accessories add a sophisticated touch, while the silk rug from Safavieh underfoot adds texture and warmth.
The furniture selection for the living room interior design is done to represent a fusion and a balance of style and practicality. The walnut TV cabinet by Room and Board brings in a natural warmth in contrast with the sleek and classy lines of modern furniture. The seating arrangements were drawn up and designed with optimal flow, like how they can easily move yet stay private. Functional yet elegant pieces, including the Eames walnut stool and Treluci Piccolo floor lamp, are designed and incorporated into this space, creating a welcoming and peaceful ambiance.
Dining Area: A Space for Elegant Entertaining
The dining area design is created with a huge planning. The dining area is planned and designed in a way that it can accommodate both family dinners and big-time entertainment events or parties. The art of a perfect balance remained a challenge. However, it was achieved easily through a mix of modern and traditional complexity and refinement. A mahogany dining table in the dining area is sufficient for the area itself. It is also paired with other lavish leather chairs that could easily complement the elegance of the room. The blend of sleek and modern design brings a welcoming and inviting feel to the space yet is refined.
The selection of materials for home interior design plays an important part in creating an elegant and classy ambiance. A deep warming tone of mahogany aligns with luxury practice and customs, while the leather-fabric chairs speak of comfort and modernity. All materials in this were purposely chosen that meant to provide both style and durability while keeping the original charm of the residence alive. This is all paid utmost attention because the area should be functional for daily use with a sophisticated touch, especially when entertaining guests.
The lighting of the dining area was also paid much attention as it was really important to have a proper lighiting for different lunch or dinner plans. In the room, a Foyer lighting is created- which makes a statement without overpowering the space. This lighting was made in a warm, inviting tone to enrich the dining experience and chitchatting. With a soft glow, it gives an elegant touch without sacrificing the practical side of everyday meals in the space.
There are decorative pieces like vases, centerpieces, and wall art that add warmth and personality to the space. The Photography wall art was created by Andrew Sovjan and contributes a lot to the charm of the space. All these pieces make it a lively and sophisticated ambiance at once. Practical design aspects such as hidden storage and an expandable table keep the harmony of functionality yet with beauty and elegance. The dining area is thus made perfect in the balance between elegance and practicality.
Kitchen: A Space for Culinary Excellence and Style
It's an advanced cum kitchen built with functionally from high-quality materials. There is Italian cabinetry in walnut, white high gloss lacquer, and frosted glass that perfectly matches the overall beauty and aesthetics of the kitchen. Bubble white glass tiles are used in the kitchen that create a playful and fancy look on the backsplash. Sub zero fridge and Miele appliances offer modern technology, all nicely packed in style and giving high-performing functions. Benjamin Moore's Golden Honey 297 on the walls makes them warm. This also creates an inviting ambiance with the best residential interior design firms that completes since it casts a soft, sunny glow, matching with high-end finishes.
The design truly combines maximizing the use of straight lines, curves, cool surfaces, and warmer and more welcoming elements. The kitchen had saloon-style double doors. They were closing off the kitchen and giving a very old and messy look to the space. So, the major part of the kitchen was a few essential design points that included converting the kitchen's original saloon-style double doors into an arched entry. The transition needed to be smoother and more interesting. As the kitchen was a major showcase in this home, it was important to show it.
The floor completes the 24″x24″ glossy white tiles finished in Glossos. The polished and clean surface is guaranteed by the base articles popping Tris ceiling light to offer a modern piece to the setup. The Dornbracht Elio faucet is a modern device with maximum functionality, making the space organized for a wonderful experience in both cooking and entertaining.
Master Bedroom: Creating a Restful Retreat
The master bedroom has been given modern comfort. The bedroom interior design is planned and created with an inspirational design for the perfect cozy, peaceful, and relaxing retreat. The use of delicate white paint on walls as Benjamin Moore's Chantilly Lace OC-65 inspiration for a softer shade of white while inspiring an airy and calming ambiance. This adds up to the space so that it feels light and restful, creating a sound place to sleep and rest. The focal piece in the room is the walnut wood bed by Bludot giving warmth and elegance. The simple and refined design adds more to the peaceful vibe of the whole space. An accent wall, Zoffany's Watered Silk Teal wallpaper, will further add dimension and sophistication, giving a hint of color and texture to the room. Lighting is very important in creating ambiance. So the interior design firm efficiently uses the Crocodile shade chandelier that infuses an extra touch of glamour while also adding a warm touch to the space by providing soft light rather than harsh glare. The entire theme is simplicity with a modern touch. So, a soothing palette plus high-end materials are used for the overall transformation. All this comes together in smooth lines through a brilliant walnut bed, luxurious Zoffany watered silk Teal wallpaper, with soft light to ensure that the entire space is calming, and incorportae the whole idea in the master bedroom.
Bathroom: A Spa-Like Sanctuary
Master Bathroom
The master bathroom merges into rarity, with peaceful light palettes and sleek textiles, as if one has gone into their spa. The soft blue glass accent tiles in Morning Mist by Glazzio adorn the walls. These are combined together with a great blend of modernity and vintage vibes with clean, white porcelain tiles. All of these add to the calmness and spaciousness of the bathroom.
The master bathroom merges into rarity, with peaceful light palettes and sleek textiles, as if one has gone into their spa. The soft blue glass accent tiles in Morning Mist by Glazzio adorn the walls. These are combined together with a great blend of modernity and vintage vibes with clean, white porcelain tiles. All of these add to the calmness and spaciousness of the bathroom.
The Afina Broadway double-door vanity is sleekly designed to show off modernity, while the Chatham triple sconces from RH fill the place with soft ambient lighting. The Altmans Vertika faucet and accessories offer great style and function, and the Toto Legato toilet finishes off the bathroom well with its contemporary lines. Window in Durawood shutters and privacy will go along with keeping the area neat and clean.
