Photos by Eric PiaseckiHouse at a GlanceWho lives here: A couple with three young girlsLocation: Upper East Side neighborhood of New York CitySize: 2,100 square feet (195 square meters)Designers: Anik Pearson (architecture) and Robin Henry (interior design)A previous owner had combined two adjoining apartments in a 1925 New York building, resulting in this apartment that features two living areas separated by back-to-back fireplaces. A later renovation in the early 2000s stripped away nearly all the historic character of the home: The original moldings and portions of walls had been removed, and ceilings had been dropped to create soffits — a look popular in the aughts. Only the fireplace mantels remained.The new homeowners wanted to bring back the apartment’s Prewar details and charm, and they tasked architect Anik Pearson with the job. The remodel required reframing each room and restoring the high ceilings and crown moldings. The result is a classic Upper East Side apartment abounding with light, color, glamour and comfort.The family room, seen here, and the living room are at the center of the apartment, with the master suite and guest room on one side and the children’s bedr...
Photos by Eric PiaseckiHouse at a GlanceWho lives here: A couple with three young girlsLocation: Upper East Side neighborhood of New York CitySize: 2,100 square feet (195 square meters)Designers: Anik Pearson (architecture) and Robin Henry (interior design)A previous owner had combined two adjoining apartments in a 1925 New York building, resulting in this apartment that features two living areas separated by back-to-back fireplaces. A later renovation in the early 2000s stripped away nearly all the historic character of the home: The original moldings and portions of walls had been removed, and ceilings had been dropped to create soffits — a look popular in the aughts. Only the fireplace mantels remained.The new homeowners wanted to bring back the apartment’s Prewar details and charm, and they tasked architect Anik Pearson with the job. The remodel required reframing each room and restoring the high ceilings and crown moldings. The result is a classic Upper East Side apartment abounding with light, color, glamour and comfort.The family room, seen here, and the living room are at the center of the apartment, with the master suite and guest room on one side and the children’s bedr...
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