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Continued – Featured Home: Designer Richard Mervis’ New York Extravaganza
I promised you I would continue the New York Upper East Side duplex tour by designer Richard Mervis. This time around you get a tour of the upstairs part of the duplex which is just as exciting as the downstairs.
Richard did a whole renovation to bring back a look that’s far away from modern and contemporary. A more traditional look was brought to the home and intensive renovation work took place. Custom wallpaper, custom upholstering, mahogany furniture, ebony counter tops, and marble mantles are what make this duplex apartment a true gem in the big apple. Take a look:
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Tagged antiques, apartment, best, better decorating bible, blog, decor, design, duplex, french, fur, furniture, gold gilt, how to, ideas, interior, louis xvi, new York, old money, provincial, Richard mervis, royal, style, suzy q, throw, top, venetian
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Featured Home: Designer Richard Mervis’ New York Extravaganza
Welcome to one of New York’s most remarkable Upper East Side duplexes, owned by none other than designer Richard Mervis. Richard usually stays under the radar, so peeking into one of his personal projects is almost impossible. Here we get a tour of Richard’s New York duplex which he shares with his real estate developer partner, Jeffrey Rosen. The two originally lived a floor below and purchased the above floor to shape both units into one apartment.
I love how Mervis keeps all of the walls in his home neutral colors. They are either white, beige, or covered with some kind of molding or wood work. The rest of the space is brought to life with interesting furniture, antiques and various textures like fabric, furs, and stone. If you were to use bright hues on the walls, this look would definitely not work out. Take a look at the gorgeous Chinese chinoiserie screens he propped up in their living room!
Check out Richard’s crib and stay tuned for more of the tour next week!
The New York Social Diary
Posted in Bathrooms, Dining Rooms, Hallways, Kitchens, Living Rooms
Tagged antiques, apartment, best, better decorating bible, blog, decor, design, duplex, french, fur, furniture, gold gilt, how to, ideas, interior, louis xvi, new York, old money, provincial, Richard mervis, royal, style, suzy q, throw, top, venetian
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Luxury Manhattan Transformation – Kips Bay Decorator Show House
This is for sure one flashy event you don’t want to miss! The Kips Bay Decorator Show House was a stunning success this year, with celebrated interior designers who transformed a luxury Manhattan home into an exhibition of fine furnishings, art, and technology. The show which has been active since 1973 has grown into a “must see destination” for thousands of designers and enthusiasts. Unsurprisingly, the show home has been recognized for launching interior trends throughout the world.
What I love about the show home this year is the black lacquered walls, gold frames, Venetian furniture, and lacquered chinoiserie screens. The sumptuous pillows, finely detailed furniture and soft lighting scream “old money NY style”. Check it out:
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Tagged apartment, better decorating bible, black, blog, chinoiserie, coco chanel, decorator show house, fine art, frames, furnishings, furniture, gold, how to, ideas, interior design, kips bay, lacquered screen, living, luxury, manhattan, old money, pillows, style, suzy q, trends, venetian furniture, walls
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