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A NYC Apartment Inspired by Tom Ford and Halston

With a client that requested the feel of Tom Ford and Halston with the concept of a nook and a cocoon, Messana O’Rorke turned this 1960’s NYC apartment into a sleek residence for entertaining. Located in Chelsea, the apartment was designed with a dramatic palette of rich black and greys that are carried through each room to create a cohesive interior.

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The floor was made from a reclaimed oak fence that was stained dark and laid out in a chevron pattern. The walls are painted in three shades of grey and the cabinets are lacquered in black, which reflects light and the city views.

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Original walls were removed to create an open floor plan that flows between each space.

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In the kitchen, the counter and backsplash are made of Kenya Black stone with bold natural veins running through it that work well with the black lacquered cabinets.

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Caroline Williamson is Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in photography from SCAD and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, doing New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or reworking playlists on Spotify.