It’s not easy to leave The City That Never Sleeps—unless it means doubling your living space. A NYC family who relocated to Minneapolis wanted their new spacious condo to bring in elements of their former life. “It was my job to give them an aesthetic vibe of that city lifestyle,” explains senior designer at Martha O’Hara Interiors, Krystal Kellermann.
Though dated, the condo’s high ceilings and ample windows gave it an airy loftlike feel. Kellermann built on this, mixing pattern and texture to capture the light. Seating arrangements add structure and formality. Two sofas sport a vibrant Highland House turquoise velvet and are paired with a black accent table and floor lamp from Arteriors Home. A tall black console and silver-leaf sconces from Currey & Company bring the gaze up to the high ceiling. Swivel chairs from Century Furniture, a drinks table from Vanguard Furniture, an oversize Lee Industries ottoman, and bookcases from Currey & Company carve out a cozy nook by the fireplace. The window frames were painted black for instant sophistication.
For the adjacent kitchen/dining areas, Kellermann opted for a “classic black and white palette” to offset bold colors elsewhere. The Innovations wood veneer wallpaper brings in texture; pulled up to a dining table from Vanguard are white chairs with curved backs from Hickory Chair, chosen because they can stand up to the worst spills.
In the primary bedroom, wool rugs and oversize artwork establish distinct areas. The Vanguard bed is nattily dressed in Pine Cone Hill bedding. Another set of swivel chairs from Vanguard upholstered in Jim Thompson fabric sit under a glamorous chandelier from Currey & Company. A loft bed in the teen bedroom allows extra space for a console; the walls are painted in moody Blue Note from Benjamin Moore.
Kellermann felt fortunate that her dramatic redesign was able to integrate antiques and other personal pieces from the family’s travels, not only to add character but to make them feel truly at home in their new space.
Photography by Spacecrafting Photography.
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