Name: Max NYC
Location: Gramercy, New York City
My place is a 1 bedroom rental apartment located in Gramercy. I've been here for about 9 months. The apartment has great natural light, South/West exposure, high ceilings, hardwood floors and a lot of charms. Though the living room is quite large for NYC standard — the rest is.... NYC standard!
My style is a mix of traditional, clean modern, classics and vintage pieces combined from flea market to antiques, from the US and Europe. A great influence from my professional background as an architect/interior designer and my personal background as French born. I am trying to reflect both in my place.
Thanks Max NYC!
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I love your cozy bedroom and I love the muted colours throughout. I'm not sure I understand the furniture arrangement in the livingroom though...
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What is the day bed or futon arrangement?
view josie6's profile
i love this! it looks fresh, tidy and comfortable.
view doubledutch's profile
I love your living room, it's perfect!
view cassielynn's profile
yes, i don't understand the day bed arrangement either but so what--it still looks great with nice style and an eclectic aesthetic.
view timmy jr.'s profile
i love it. it's very tasteful, but not boring, stylish but not sterile. there's a kind of spontaneity and warmth and it makes me curious about the person who lives there.
seems to be filled with usable and/or beautiful things.
view cizinka31000's profile
Simply irresistible.
view Elise_B's profile
what a terrific design...everything seems multifunctional in a good way...like a parisian apartment without the clutter.
view ec05's profile
Lovely space: exactly the right mix of old and new.
view Nina79's profile
Fantastique. I'd love to see what an overscale mirror would look like where the Menonite star is currently. Very tasteful.
view pollymagoo's profile
That's so beautiful and serene. I love the mix of modern and antiques.
view Lisa (Montreal)'s profile
Does that giant chaise thing in the middle take the place of a couch? i love that! what is it/where'd u get it?
view SydneyBristow's profile
this is my exact taste in design... this is my dream place
view zachary's profile
One of my favorite house calls. I love the furniture arrangement in the living room, because it's haphazard, and very European feeling. So disorderly! I definitely fall into the trap of placing furniture in obvious ways sometimes. The bedroom is tiny, like mine, but I envy your windows because it makes the room feel way more airy. Good job.
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view LTangie's profile
The third person who has the exact same couch as me....Door Store, anyone??
view poisonhypnotique's profile
This inexplicably makes me think "Last Tango in Paris" (in a good way). Nice job!
view amazonikon's profile
This is the kind of space I'd live in if I didn't have a husband, two sons, and a big smelly dog. Thanks for letting me live vicariously for a few moments. :)
view TammyE's profile
Very nice, seems relaxing and easy to fall into "comfy" mode once you get home.. I can dig ;)
I am super curious about the kitchen tho...
view missnic's profile
I love the mix of modern and traditional.
view silverivy's profile
Re daybed: I wondered where it was from or who made it. I am looking for something like that.
view josie6's profile
The Futon is made by Innovation dk.
http://www.innovation-usa.com/usa/flash/index.htm
Their stuff is pretty good. All their casual convertibles have pocket coils and steel frames. The price range for casual convertibles go from 500 to 1200.
view gabriel_s's profile
Absolutely "dreamy." The person that decorated this apartment have excellent taste.
view tokyolady's profile
I really like the colors and layout of the bedroom. It gives such a lazy day snuggle in feeling. I would love to hear the renter's thoughts on the living room arrangement. I don't understand it but i want to.
view orchidday's profile
I completely love this place!
view oncelivedthere's profile
It's an accomplished blend of old and new, marvellously restrained, and I especially like that antique oval desk.
However I just itch to straighten the daybed, the cowhide rug and the chair :)
view Blandwagon's profile
Really beautiful apartment! For those of us who love our luxury NYC real estate, this hits the mark!
view glenwoodnewyork's profile
Very well done. The only tweak I'd make is adding color the the bay window walls. Maybe a rich but muted gold or yellow only in that nook, to pick up on all the tones of your gorgeous floors and wood pieces.
You have a very light touch, and know when to stop. This is a unique talent.
view medusa12120's profile
love!
view formosagirl's profile
The oval desk is wonderful. Where did you get the corner dresser in the bedroom? I absolutely love that piece! Your apartment is very soothing and well done. Not sure that I would have thought to put the same pieces together, but the result is amazing. Job well done!
view DianneP's profile
Thanks! The corner piece from the bedroom comes from The Conran Shop on 59th and 1St Avenue.
view max10010's profile
This is fantastic. The consistent colour palette allows a great mix of modern and vintage. That Chinese ceramic stool is perfect texture to offset the whole space.
view adamliaw's profile
You have some really nice pieces and I love the neutral layers in the living room. What a perfect folding tray table in the hallway!
view LoriSF's profile
love!
view JoJenks's profile
I want a house tour... what wonderful use of texture!
view Jesse Lu's profile
Does anyone know where the narrow table/desk in front of the windows comes from?
view KatherineD's profile
Beautifully appointed and exquisitely edited. You have a sophisticated eye for form and intuitive understanding of object relationships.
Lynn W.
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i am so taken with this! (and try to refrain form comments like this but what a mix of sweet, sophisticated, subtle, rich, a touch of extravagance, warmth...).
view orangered's profile
KatherineD: the antique Pine table in front of the bay window comes from a Thrift shop - Housing works in Chelsea. They always have great pieces, just have to check often!!
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