NEW YORK APARTMENT

Oznell · ‎11-08-2014

New York designer Robert Passal has such an eye for color, and mixing the best of vintage and modern, among other things. Here he did a potentially problematic apartment for a New York broker and her husband.

The living room has enviably high ceilings, but like many Manhattan apartments, is long and narrow.

Love the drama of the sky blue curtains and the chairs playing off the rosy vintage rug. They also have a cozy library for private "flopping", so this living room can be more of an elegant entertaining area. Using your "enlarge" function to get all the details is almost a must on these rooms!

Sleek contemporary gold supports for vintage chinoiserie, the kind of contrast that always works for me--

The homeowner is an avid collector of oil paintings of all kinds, and Passal works them in beautifully all through the apartment. Lovely settee and pillows.

A long hallway becomes an opportunity for a gallery of the owner's more traditional art. I can't tell if the wall color is a pale, sunny chartreuse, like the lamp in the previous picture -- if it is, I like it.

More of the dining banquette that you can glimpse at the end of the above hallway...

As sunny as the rest of the apartment is, here's a corner of the deliciously moody library. Nice combo of the antique portrait miniatures, the seascape, and that lively lamp..

More of the library, with its comfortable sectional and stunning art wall. Another one of their beautiful rugs. I couldn't discover most of the paint colors in the home, but the one in this room is "Well-Bred Brown", by Sherwin-Williams.

An antique desk saves space and does excellent double duty as a charming night stand.

The light-filled cream and green kitchen looks like such a cheerful spot for breakfast.

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spiderw · ‎06-14-2010

When I was younger I dreamed of living in a Brown Stone village apartment. Of course when a teen, I didn't think these places cost so much. I still love Manhattan and spent much of my life visiting , shopping, going to restaurants, plays, concerts museums and am happy I did it . But I could never afford to live the life I wished for when a teenager!!!!

This apartment is beautiful. I absolutely love the library because I have always loved a library room filled with books and a cozy nook to read and relax. I love the space of this apartment, the kitchen is lovely, lots of light and comfort. Of course I like the paintings especially the seascape in the library. The nixing of vintage and modern works well and enhances the rooms. I guess my love for a NY apt. still is with me!!!!!

skatting44 · ‎07-26-2019

The mirror at the sink, in front of the window is interesting . Wonder why it was placed there ?

bmorechick · ‎03-11-2010

Wow I just love all of it...how nice to have that kind of cash flooooow. Beautiful apartment

I love NY and would live there if I could afford it.

Oznell · ‎11-08-2014

@skatting44, good observation, I wondered about the mirror placement too. Personally I wouldn't want to block a window at all, even if the view was less than salubrious. I wondered if the mirror was there to bounce more light around (unlikely, since it seems to be in front of the only natural light source in the room). It is a really nice mirror, and does add architectural interest.... too bad we can't just call up Robert and ask him!

@spiderw and @bmorechick , a sumptuous New York apartment is a great dream to have!

stevieb · ‎03-10-2010

Wonderful apartment, beautifully designed with many fabulous elements along with a few I'd have been happy to see deleted. Really a respendent gathering of objects and furniture nicely arranged.

In my pantry with my cupcakes...

skatting44 · ‎07-26-2019

@Oznell

The mirror is a beautiful accent. You can see the reflection in the mirror is where one would sit to eat . Maybe, the person at the sink can check on facial expressions of those who they maybe cooking for