the east 53rd street residence

A Manhattan apartment redesigned for calm, connection, and joy.

Manhattan, New York

Project Overview

Location: Manhattan, New York

Project Type: Whole-Home Design

Scope: Living room, dining room, kitchen, full redesign of layout, materials, and lighting

Services: Design Consultation · Whole-Home Design

Note: Milena can add duration and any other details later.

The Challenge

What began as a passion project has evolved into something more. We’re proud of where we’ve been and even more excited for what’s ahead.

What sets us apart isn’t just our process—it’s the intention behind it. We take time to understand, explore, and create with purpose at every turn.

our approach

Describe the design direction. What was the guiding idea? How did you study the space?

The Result

Describe how the apartment feels now. How do the homeowners experience it differently?

What We Address

We evaluate how light enters and lingers in your bedroom, morning brightness, evening glow, and artificial sources. Then we design a light environment that supports your body's natural sleep rhythm rather than fighting it.

light

Every surface in the bedroom affects rest, from bedding and flooring to wall finishes and window treatments. We select materials for their thermal comfort, sensory calm, and ability to create an environment that invites the body to let go.

Meterial

Where the bed sits, how the room breathes, what you see when you lie down these spatial details shape how safe and settled your body feels at rest. We design bedroom layouts that promote calm and reduce unconscious tension.

Layout

Modern living room with a white sofa, colorful cushions, a dark blue chair, wooden sideboard, decorative vases, books, and a blue vase with flowers on a patterned rug.
Modern living room with white couch, black leather sofa, and wooden coffee table. A blue vase with flowers and a decorative tray are on the table. A large plant is beside the couch, and the wall has abstract art. Natural light comes through a window
Modern living room with blue velvet chairs, white sofa, wooden bar stools at kitchen counter, decorative plants, and a chessboard on a table.
A modern kitchen bar area with wooden cabinets, open shelves displaying liquor bottles, hanging wine glasses, a glass decanter, and decorative plants.
Modern living room interior with a white sofa adorned with colorful cushions, a dark blue chair, a wooden sideboard with abstract wooden sculptures, and a shelf with books.
Modern living room with a white sofa, black armchairs, and a dark green couch. A light-colored coffee table is on a patterned rug, with a plant in the corner and abstract wall art. Light wooden floor and stylish ceiling lights add elegance.
Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, bar stools, and decorative shelves with bottles and glasses. Features a potted plant, abstract wall art, and large windows.
Modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, bar stools, countertop with sink and faucet, and a beverage shelf with bottles and glasses.
Modern kitchen with wooden cabinet, white countertop, glass vase with yellow flowers, bottles on a shelf, and hanging wine glasses.
A modern kitchen counter with a glass teapot on a round metal tray, alongside assorted utensils in a small container. In the background, glassware is hanging on a shelf, and green foliage is partially visible.
Modern interior with a wall-mounted gold and white sconce, a white cabinet topped with a vase of flowers and a decorative item, and a green plant in the foreground.
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, herringbone backsplash, gold faucet, and stainless steel appliances.
Modern dining room with a wooden table, six green upholstered chairs, contemporary light fixture, and patterned rug. A sideboard and wall-mounted cabinets with glass doors are visible in the background, along with decorative plants and wall sconces.
Dining room with wooden table, green upholstered chairs, modern chandelier, decorative rug, and a vase with white flowers on the table.
Dining table with green chairs, decorated with a blue vase of white flowers, dishtowels, and glassware.
Modern dining room with a slatted wood partition, a striped bench, green upholstered chairs, a wooden table, and a decorative plant centerpiece on a geometric-patterned rug.
Modern dining room with a wooden table, green upholstered chairs, floral centerpiece in a blue vase, geometric patterned rug, and a sleek pendant light.
Interior of a modern dining room with geometric wallpaper, black ribbed sideboard, arched glass cabinets, a snake plant in a white pot, and a wooden floor.
Wooden slatted wall with a small shelf holding a black vase and a pink flower.