Bathroom • 151 E 58th St Unit 38A, New York, NY 10022
The double vanity gives way to a single, raw concrete trough sink. An elaborate, antique gilded mirror hangs directly above it. A plush, emerald green velvet armchair sits out of place. This room stages a playful disruption.
Bold botanical wallpaper covers one wall. Opposing it is raw, exposed concrete. Industrial pendants mix with a crystal chandelier. Black and white mosaic tiles cover the floor, creating a busy counterpoint.
This room confronts expectations with every surface.
Design Philosophy
This design employs Eclectic Maximalism by layering disparate styles. It embraces Dadaism in Design, deliberately placing objects to challenge function. Raw concrete clashes with antique gilding. The space presents luxury with an ironic, disruptive edge.
Spatial Narrative
Your eye first captures the ornate gilded mirror above the concrete sink. It then travels to the vibrant floral wallpaper, pulling attention across the room. The luxurious velvet armchair offers an unexpected, non-functional pause.
Light Study
Morning light reveals the intricate details of the gilded mirror. Evening light from the crystal chandelier makes the velvet armchair gleam. The bare bulb pendants offer focused task lighting over the sink.
Living Vignette
You adjust the antique mirror, preparing for the day. The concrete sink feels cool beneath your hands.
Material Palette
Antique gilded wood and mercury glass: Antique gilded wood feels ornate and aged; its surface acquires a deeper character with time.
Emerald green velvet: Emerald green velvet feels soft and plush; it gathers light and shows wear gracefully.
