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Principal bedroom. Office/guest room, with convertible desk/bed in mid-pivot.

Both of the apartment’s two bathrooms were fully Several of the area rugs are the design of Charalambous’s firm
renovated. In the master bath, Charalambous removed the tub FORMA Design.
and replaced it with a large walk-in shower/steam bath. Gray The subdued color palette throughout the apartment
stone tile echoing the flooring found throughout the apartment provides a quiet backdrop for the owners’ art collection. The
lines the bathroom walls while the shower features pebble tiles. lounge area is defined by a striking feature wall of reclaimed
The double vanity is topped by Silestone and the mirror above is wood by artist Peter Glassford.
embedded with a hidden TV. “I was trained as an architect, but I knew from the
The architect and clients worked together to assemble beginning I would focus on interior architecture and design,”
the furnishings that are a mix of classic mid-century, custom- said Charalambous. “We have honed our craft to create the best
designed, and up-to-the-minute contemporary pieces. “When interior spaces and then apply finishes, lighting, and furniture
we were ready to start choosing furniture, I went to New York appropriate for that space and tailored to the client’s taste
to the ICFF to scout the newest selections,” said Charalambous, and budget. This was such a fun and rewarding project with
referring to the International Contemporary Furniture Fair, a clients who were totally open-minded, able to make decisions
major platform for global cutting-edge design. Four Pelican Club quickly, and willing to push the envelope. And when I proposed
chairs, an icon of Danish 1940s design by Finn Juhl, provide something they disliked, they didn’t mince their words. The
seating in the living area (along with a “Sheep” Rocker for small result is creative architecture. Plus having clients who tell you
visitors). In the lounge space, a round steel-and-glass side table how much they appreciate your work never hurts.”
is a classic by Eileen Gray, a pioneer of the Modern Movement.

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