MCM NYChelsea Living

This 2,500-square-foot, three-bedroom, four-bath residence was created by combining two apartments, resulting in a series of irregular ceiling conditions throughout the new plan. Modified soffits and integrated faux beams resolve those transitions while giving the rooms a consistent architectural language.

Custom millwork brings much of the character to the interior. Blue built-ins transform the primary closet into a walnut-accented study, complete with an adjustable-height vanity and desk, while a glazed pocket door provides privacy without sacrificing light. Elsewhere, a red kitchen with a waterfall island, a built-in window seat, and floor-to-ceiling bookcases define the residence.

Original radiators were restored and sealed in their raw metal finish, while smaller interventions reward closer attention: a concealed shadow box for children’s artwork and a peephole integrated into a reading nook.

The project is ultimately about precision at a smaller scale, where practical requirements and highly personal details are woven seamlessly into the architecture.