Dining Room • 530 Park Ave Unit 17A, New York, NY 10065
Walls receive a breathable limewash finish. This creates subtle tonal variations over time. Unbleached linen drapes on unlacquered brass rods soften the light. Brass hardware will naturally darken and oxidize. The room develops an enduring spirit, gaining depth with use.
A reclaimed timber dining table grounds the dining area. Saddle leather chairs will develop a rich sheen. The waxed concrete bar top shows subtle imperfections. Hand-patinated copper lighting features visible artisanal marks. Each material tells its story as it ages.
This room develops its true character through constant touch and the passage of time.
Design Philosophy
This design prioritizes Material Honesty. Elements reveal their true nature, from limewash to unlacquered brass. The approach also embraces Evocative Aging. Materials deepen in character through constant touch, developing unique patinas and authentic history.
Spatial Narrative
Your eye lands first on the solid reclaimed timber dining table. You walk across the herringbone floor to the saddle leather dining chairs. Here, you sit with clear sightlines to the kitchen bar.
Light Study
Morning light floods the space, direct and clear, emphasizing the texture of the limewashed walls. As evening arrives, hand-patinated copper fixtures cast a focused, warm glow. This highlights the deep sheen of the saddle leather.
Living Vignette
A hand slides over the cool, smooth surface of the waxed concrete bar. Fingers then trace the familiar, darkened patina of unlacquered brass hardware.
Material Palette
Limewash paint: It creates subtle tonal variations and texture on walls as it breathes.
Unlacquered brass: It naturally darkens and oxidizes, developing a unique, deep patina with touch.
Full-grain saddle leather: It gains a rich sheen and unique markings, deepening in character with every use.
