Dining Room / Library • 1 W 72nd St #56, New York, NY 10023
The study functions as 'The Alchemist's Study.' A grand fireplace becomes a terrarium for exotic succulents. A salvaged industrial grate forms its mantel. Walls display clashing Victorian floral, geometric Art Deco, and raw concrete patterns. These bold statements intentionally coalesce through daring placement.
Bare Edison bulbs hang at varying heights. A large public park lantern lights the wall. A central antique wardrobe forms a false partition. It reveals a passage to a plush velvet banquette.
This room challenges assumptions about function and placement.
Design Philosophy
This design recontextualizes familiar elements. It utilizes Juxtaposed Narratives to build unexpected coherence. Everyday objects gain new utility through playful inversion. This approach constructs a space of constant visual discovery.
Spatial Narrative
Your eye first lands on the repurposed fireplace terrarium. A prominent wardrobe then directs your movement, forming a false partition. Pushing it reveals a hidden banquette.
Light Study
Morning sun enters from the city-facing window. It highlights the clashing wall patterns. Evening brings dramatic light from bare bulbs and the oversized park lantern.
Living Vignette
A guest reads on the brightly patterned dining chair. A delicate porcelain tea set rests on the industrial workbench.
Material Palette
Salvaged Industrial Metal: It feels rigid and cool; it gains character with wear.
Victorian Floral Wallpaper: It feels textured and traditional; it softens over time.
Raw Exposed Concrete: It feels cool and hard; it develops a unique patina with age.
