This penthouse apartment, renovated by Mutuus Studio, occupies the top three floors of the historic Oliver Cromwell Building on the Upper West Side of Manhattan (across the street from the famed Dakota Apartments). Affording commanding views of Central Park, it’s an inspiring refuge from which to escape the frenetic pace of NYC.
The clients, a financier and a tech entrepreneur, wanted a cozy retreat to counterbalance their busy lifestyle and to accommodate two daughters and a steady stream of houseguests. Continue below to see more of this home tour…
DESIGN DETAILS: INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE Mutuus Studio INTERIOR DESIGN Mutuus Studio
The main floor features a combined living/dining area that showcases an eclectic art collection and a library for the voracious literary appetite of the homeowners. The dining table is flanked by a banquette covered with a custom Suki Sheema textile. Adjacent is a small TV/family room punctuated by a bright red Ligne Roset couch.
The innate charm of the Cromwell building’s oak herringbone floors, steel spiral staircase, oversized patio, and separated living spaces was a draw. Not surprisingly, however, the 100-year-old unit was in need of modernization.
On the second floor, and up the oak-and-steel staircase, is a small office and a bedroom with two beds for the daughters in a unique head-to-toe configuration that is crafted in figured maple and features built-in storage. The ceiling, a deep magenta, adds a richness to the space and ties together the room’s elements, which are rendered in wood, textures, and layers.
Also, on the second floor is a bathroom, a small kitchenette, and a gracious balcony overlooking the busy cityscape below. The open spaces of the circular stairwell that continues up to the third-floor feature integrated wooden shutters that slide down to create privacy for the whole second floor.
Continuing up the stairs is a generous master bedroom and master bath. The master bathroom is clad, wall-to-wall, in hand-made, brightly-colored Moroccan tile. Existing parquet floors were preserved and refinished.
What We Love About This Home
What we love about this Manhattan apartment is how it offers a peaceful retreat above the city, with sweeping Central Park views and thoughtful spaces for family life. Warm oak floors, a steel spiral staircase, and rich textures throughout create a sense of history while feeling modern and inviting. From art-filled gathering areas to cozy bedrooms and bright, layered interiors, every detail is designed for comfort, style, and everyday living.
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Note: Check out a couple of other incredible home tours that we have showcased here on One Kindesign in the state of New York: House Tour: An absolutely dreamy countryside home in New York and A modernist woodland retreat perched over the serene Hudson Valley.
PHOTOGRAPHER Gabe Border
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