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Alison Downey’s latest design in Watermill blends city sophistication with country charm

Alison Downey of Downey Interiors handcrafted her latest design renovation to magically merge two worlds. This exclusive Watermill Retreat renovation began with a tour of the clients New York City residence to understand their aesthetic.

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Southern Charm Meets City Style in an Upper West Side Townhouse

The foyer serves multiple purposes: a place to take off shoes, hang coats and dog leashes, store packages, all while preserving its beauty and intentional design. That’s the hallmark of great design: when practicality and elegance coexist effortlessly.

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A bathroom vanity with a marble countertop, a round cream-colored porcelain sink, a chrome faucet, a bouquet of pink tulips in a wooden vase, a soap bar on a white dish, and a hand towel. Dark textured wall with glass shell light fixtures and a wall-mounted brush holder.

29 Creative Powder Room Ideas Sure to Impress Any Guest

Go nautical chic. The seashore meets sleek design in this town house project.

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This Designer-Done Hamptons Home Is a Sophisticated Oasis for Casual Entertaining

Alison Downey of Downey Interiors considered the specific needs of a growing family in the transformation of the eight-bedroom Watermill residence.

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A brightly lit living room with large bay windows, white walls, and modern furniture. There is a large potted plant near the windows, a beige sofa with green and brown pillows, a round side table, a rectangular ottoman with a floral pattern, and a tray with a flower arrangement and books on it. Decorations include stained glass accents above the windows and framed wall art.

An Upper West Side Townhouse Showcases City Chic Laced with a Southern Accent

While interior designers usually encourage clients to provide them with some inspiration for an upcoming project, New York–based Alison Downey received more of a deluge from hers.

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Designer Alison Downey Transforms An Upper West Side Townhouse

A young couple passionate about travel and culture turned to Alison Downey, founder and principal of Downey Interiors, to artfully translate their distinctive taste into their 6,000-square-foot Upper West Side townhouse with a 1,000-square-foot roof deck.

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In Chelsea’s Zaha Hadid Building, Designer Alison Downey Creates an Elegant Refuge

When Alison Downey of Downey Interiors got the call to design the apartment of a "friend of a friend" in the now-iconic Zaha Hadid building that fronts the High Line, she didn't know what kind of design challenge awaited her.

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Modern living room with large sliding glass doors, white walls, a white ceiling with a large circular light fixture, a gray sofa with two decorative pillows, a round white coffee table with purple flowers, small bowls, and candles, two dark blue chairs, a white bench, and abstract wall art with colorful circular designs.

Downey Interiors Crafts an Idyllic Indoor-Outdoor Oasis

Downey Interiors effortlessly intertwines contemporary furnishings, hushed hues and bold works of art to create an indoor-outdoor oasis— overflowing with space for friends and family.

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Coastal Interior Design Is Done Best by These 19 AD PRO Directory Members

From Southampton estates to Upper West Side townhouses, Downey helps clients express their taste through their homes, using natural elements, beautiful materials, and elegant textures to create elevated, livable interiors.

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