A living room in an upper west side apartment by Robert Couturier. It looks livable and inviting.
The living room is my favorite room in this apartment, located in The Apthorp building. The Italian Renaissance revival building was built around an interior courtyard and is one of the most beautiful residential buildings in New York City. The stunning architecture that occupies a full block between 78th and 79th Streets, from Broadway to West End was built by The Astor in 1908. The owner of this apartment is Jonathan Sheffer, a conductor and composer who moved into the magnificent building last year after moving from Downtown. He enlisted Interior Designer Robert Couturier who designed the apartment with an “updated refined Mitteleuropean sensibility”. He kept many of the old details of the 2,500-square-foot apartment intact, which I appreciate. Why get rid of such strong identity features… The apartment is featured in the current issue of Elle Decor.
A very organic and cozy space. The French mattress/sofa is custom. This room has a very French atmosphere.
In the bedroom, Couturier kept the pieces masculine and restrained. Very neutral colors but colorful enough. “We made a place where he could feel like himself” Couturier.
In the dining room Robert kept the original mosaic floor. Love the simplicity of the design where only the craftsmanship in the selective pieces show. This room proves that small spaces can also be elegant and functional.
A lovely and compact kitchen. Every space is cleverly utilized. The open shelving throughout are utilitarian as well as a form of display. A good cook, like my husband can cook an entire Thanksgiving diner in this compact but elegant kitchen. The floor is limestone with black marble cabochons. This design was inspired by an elegant home museum in Paris and this kitchen is probably the most Parisian room in the apartment.
Photos by Mikkel Vang for Elle Decor
