An apartment blending classicism and modernity

Elegance in the classical sense, beyond time and space. In this city apartment, the neutral palette is brightened by touches of colour, light shades interact with dark shades, and an aesthetic of the essential infuses minimalism with new meaning.

The living room

In the living room, the elegant palette of greys that characterises the architectural elements, furnishings and works of art is reminiscent of the city’s buildings, framed by the windows. Precious metallic details add sparkle, while soft textures, sophisticated blue velvet upholstery on the armchairs and an elegant black elm wall unit create a warm atmosphere.

Sofas, armchairs and living room accessories reflect a classic style, reinterpreted in a contemporary key. Timeless elegance characterises the Bristol sofa, Jane armchairs and Baba coffee table, which, with its polished brass frame and marble top, becomes a stylish detail. The Wall System living room furniture is also light and elegant, equipped with slim shelves.

The dining room

Contrasting materials and minimalist shapes characterise the dining area. The focus here is on details such as the tabletop, inspired by cabinet-making, and the broguing stitching on the chairs, which are completely covered in leather. The iridescent rug and velvet-covered footstool add a tactile touch to a space that stimulates the five senses.

Shape

Jiaxi Yang and Zhe Zhu are two photographers and set designers from New York City. With their still-life, closer to the figurative art than to photography, they create a dreamy and metaphysical atmosphere of poignant beauty, portraying the most diverse objects: flowers, small sculptures, objects created by them. The inspiration is everywhere, in the art of Agnes Martin and Sol LeWitt as well as in the little ceramic works of Ron Nagle, neat, bizarre, very colourful: three adjectives that describe very well the research work of Jiaxi & Zhe. The physical presence of objects and the transfiguring effect that the photographic medium has on them is the theme they explored in the series of still-life, Shape. Small abstract works of art depicting sculptures that existed in the space and time of a shot, experiments of controlled stratification of natural materials, industrial objects, and objet trouvé. “Still-life photography is a game of patience,” they say. “Understanding how materials, colours, and shapes manage to create something that is not too complicated yet surprising takes time and attention.”

The kitchen

The purity of white meets the simplicity of clean lines. Warmth is created by wooden accessories such as the snack counter with its organic contours, while the stools and sculptural hood add a contemporary touch.

Aesthetics are also essential in the kitchen. The choice of the Twelve model favours a modern and rigorous style, where minimal thicknesses and maximum surface area are in perfect balance. The island’s white colour stands out in contrast to the wall of black elm columns, complemented by a second, extremely elegant wall of display cabinets.

The second living room

The tidy and spacious second living room has been converted into a study, ideal for working. The furnishings are minimalist: next to the desk, the living area is used partly as a bookcase and partly as closed storage space, while sofas and armchairs ensure comfort during moments of relaxation.

The understated elegance of Jane sofas and armchairs encourages refined seating, ideal for reading and conversation. One area of the living room has been transformed into a home study, with the sturdy yet lightweight Home Hotel desk and the Sophie armchair. The Quid living room system can be used as a bookcase or storage unit, depending on your needs.

Jenna Lyons

The New York Times called Jenna Lyons “the woman who dresses America”. Successful fashion designer and business woman, Jenna worked for more than 20 years for J.Crew, a brand she also led as creative director and president. Her taste and style have profoundly influenced the fashion world in what Vogue called “the Jenna Lyons era”, of which the exaggerated colours and eclectic mixes remain, as well as the commitment to authentic beauty and gender equality, in addition to an extraordinary eye for young talents. Her New York City apartment reflects a taste out of the ordinary and an ability to find beauty everywhere: in a natural crystal, in two pieces of cutlery inherited from her grandmother, in small works of art discovered at an antique shop in the East Village, in the art of Tom Sachs and Simone Shubuck, in her commitment and her work.



The master bedroom

The room is designed like a hotel suite: the sleeping area, separated from the seating area by large glass walls, is madeeven more intimate by the choice of an upholstered bed with a wraparound headboard. Elegance embodies the textile finishes and the storage elements with sides covered in leather.

The sleeping area is separated by Code panelling, which warms up the space with its black elm finish, also chosen for the accessories. The star of the show is the Chloe bed, featuring a wraparound headboard that creates two small wings – a shape echoed in the chest of drawers and bedside tables from the same series, for an elegant coordinated effect. The room is completed by a Mad Chair armchair, upholstered in sophisticated houndstooth fabric.

The Wardrobe

The glass-fronted wardrobe, which allows you to see its contents, creates an elegant dressing area that echoes the aesthetics of a walk-in wardrobe but has the same functionality as a closed wardrobe. The addition of accessories such as an armchair and footstool transforms the wardrobe area into a small sitting room.

In the sleeping area, the room set aside for wardrobes is perhaps the most intimate and cosy in the house. Unlike the living area, dark shades, wood-inspired material effects and soft, sophisticated textile textures dominate here. The aim is to transform a functional space into an environment where it is enjoyable to spend time, whilst taking care of oneself.

STYLEBOOKS ARCHIVE

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Nordic Spirit

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