A Fifth Av. Apartment Designed by Stephen Sills: From The Archives

Stephen Sills interiors seem to emanate a glow from within that grant the spaces an understated glamour.  His Interiors evoke ease for everyday living.  They look updated without being too trendy while classic without rendering in cliché or boredom.  This beautiful apartment on Fifth Avenue was gutted to the core and then redone completely by Architect John B. Murray.  One of the main intentions was not to interrupt the fantastic view of Central Park and to display the extended owners’ art collection.  You can see the rest of this beautiful apartment at AD.

5th av. apartment, Stephen Sills, library

“Stephen Sills is a celebrated interior designer specializing in transforming interiors into timeless and unique environments for modern living. He approaches every project with sensitivity to architecture, function, and history of the space, enriching the vision of the client. Architectural Digest has described his work as, “… a lucid synthesis of opulence, rigor, and surprise.”…

5th av. apartment, Stephen Sills, guest room
I love the guest room above.  The prints are by Vik Muniz.  The Lucite tables add that glamorous touch!
5th av. apartment, Stephen Sills, dining room

I have declared my constant obsession with 1930’s and 1940’s French furniture, and this chandelier above makes me smile.  In one corner of the dining room, a Cy Twombly artwork oversees the banquette.

5th av. apartment, Stephen Sills, library

The walls in the dining room are paneled in hand-painted embossed leather.  The modern artwork above the fireplace is by Anish Kapoor.  19th-century Russian chairs surround the table.

5th av. apartment, Stephen Sills, bedroom

 

5th av. apartment, Stephen Sills, kid's bedroom
One of the kids’ bedroom.  #love #indoorwindowshutters #Iwant

all images via AD