Interior of a room with a checkered black and white marble floor, a white console table with decorative items, a beige upholstered bench, a brown wooden chair with upholstery, palm tree wallpaper, a window with blue shutters, and wooden double doors with ornate ironwork and glass panels.

NYC Townhouse with a Southern Soul  

This five-story Manhattan townhouse was transformed into a layered, character-filled home that blends Southern charm and New York refinement. Drawing on the client's love of nuanced color, natural textures, and global influence, the design pairs raffia, textured wall finishes, and rich textiles with custom furniture and sculptural details. From a statement-making burgundy wet bar to a serene primary suite, each floor was thoughtfully designed for beauty, function, and family life.

Bright living room with white walls and large windows, featuring a beige sofa with colorful throw pillows, a square ottoman with a tray and flowers, two armchairs, a small side table, a large potted plant, and decorative stained glass window accents.
Bright kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, a beige sofa, a dining table, and large glass doors leading to a garden.
A dining area with a wall mural of a nature scene featuring a heron in a marshland, a black round table, two rattan chairs with green woven seats, and a potted plant on the table. There is a pendant light hanging from the ceiling and large curtains on the right side.
Decorative beige and white vases on a white surface, with bowls of limes and a decorative mirror on a tiled wall in the background.
A modern living room featuring a beige ribbed sofa with black-edged pillows, a small glass side table with a gold twisted base, a large potted green plant in a black planter, a patterned abstract painting on the wall, a wooden chair with curved arms, and sheer white curtains letting in natural light.
Decorative lamp with a woven shade on a textured sideboard, beige curtains, and tropical themed wallpaper featuring a crane and large foliage.
Bathroom with dark walls, white subway tiles, and a marble countertop vanity. A bouquet of pink tulips in a wooden vase sits on the counter, with a soap bar on a dish nearby. There are two mirrors, decorative shell light fixtures, and a small wall shelf with colored objects.
A stylish kitchen with dark purple cabinets, a white marble countertop, and a floral arrangement on the right side. There are bottles of alcohol on the left, a sink with a gold faucet, and wall sconces with beige shades.
Living room with beige sofa, plush pillows, a teddy bear, a wall-mounted lamp, a window with pink Roman shade, a wicker side table with a vase of pink flowers, a small round fluffy stool, and a dark ceiling light.
A wooden dresser with black accents, topped with decorative items including a pink flower in a small vase, two black sculptural pineapple objects, a black and white polka dot tray with a gold bowl, a black-framed mirror with round light bulbs, and a hanging glass candle holder suspended from a chain.
Modern bathroom with dual sinks, a large mirror, a glass-enclosed shower, and decor including framed art, towels, and a plant.
Modern bathroom with a white freestanding bathtub, gold floor-mounted faucet, a decorative gold-framed mirror, a floating shelf with a vase holding greenery, a dish, and a sponge or scrubber, against a white wall and stone tile floor.
A sunlit outdoor patio with a large white dining table, six black wicker chairs, and a seating area with a black sofa, armchair, and a stone fountain. Potted plants, trees, and shrubs decorate the space on a brick patio with a black staircase leading to an upper level.

Team

Architect: Andrew Lefkowitz
Photographer: Trevor Tondro
Builder: Sciame Homes

Interior view of a foyer with a checkered black and white tile floor, a white round table with a large green vase holding a floral arrangement, a curved staircase with a wooden handrail, a black bench with a brown cushion, and a doorway leading to a dining room.

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