This NYC Rental Proves You Can Go Bold Even Without a Major Renovation

“There was something about her aesthetic that immediately spoke to me,” Michelle continues. “The layer of colors, patterns, and textures as well as the way her spaces feel both elevated and livable. Her work gave me a clear sense of what was possible for my home, and I knew I wanted to work with someone whose designs felt that inspiring and thoughtful.”

Jennifer describes her vision for the apartment as something “artistic yet livable, creative yet comfortable. That vision comes to life through a carefully curated mix of furnishings, playful patterns, and vibrant pops of color. Grounded by natural materials (think wood, linen, and woven textures), the home balances warmth and character with a modern, youthful edge.”

Since it’s a rental, no major structural renovations took place, but Jennifer didn’t let those constraints get in the way of designing a bold and interesting space. “A home is not meant to be too precious; it is meant to be lived in,” Jennifer writes.

“The best interiors embrace the marks of daily life, evolving tastes, and layers gathered over time,” Jennifer continues. “When comfort and authenticity are prioritized over perfection, a home gains depth, warmth, and soul, becoming a true reflection of the people who inhabit it.”

• Elevator Vestibule — PANTONE “4193 C Satin”
• Elevator Vestibule Wallpaper — Lisa Fine Textiles
• Entry Trim — Farrow and Ball “Wimborne White”
• Entry Wallpaper — Schumacher “Tonal Paperweave”
• Living Room — Farrow and Ball “Wimborne White”
• Kitchen — Farrow and Ball “Lichen”
• Boy’s Bedroom 1 Wallpaper — Phillip Jeffries “Timber Trails”
• Boy’s Bedroom 2 Wallpaper — Phillip Jeffries “Seaside Linen”
• Bathroom — Benjamin Moore “Van Deusen Blue”
• Primary Bedroom Wallpaper — Phillip Jeffries “Japanese Paper Weave”

• Light Fixture — Lostine
• Tall Cabinet — Client’s Own
• Rug — Etsy
• Table — Chairish

• Sectional — Client’s Own Recovered 
• Fabric — Kravet
• Coffee Table — Interior Icons
• Stools — Client’s Own
• Chairs — Client’s Own
• Window Treatment Fabric — McLaurin and Piercy
• Light Fixture — Lostine
• Rug — Hunarkar 
• Game Table — Restoration Hardware
• Chairs — CB2
• Fabric — McLaurin and Piercy

• Table — Restoration Hardware
• Bench — Green Row
• Chairs — CB2
• Fabric — McLaurin and Piercy

• Hardware — Etsy
• Faucet — Watermark Designs
• Window Treatment Fabric — Inchyra
• Runner — Turkish Carpets

• Mural — The Lawns
• Runner — Etsy
• Flushmounts — School House
• Sofa — Custom
• Sofa Fabric — Fabricut
• Drinks Tables — Perigold
• Bolster Fabric — Brook Perdigon Textiles
• Square Pillow Fabric — Brook Perdigon Textiles
• Disc Pillow Fabric — Brook Perdigon Textiles
• Sconces — School House
• Hanging Bars — Rejuvenation
• Window Treatments — Horizon

• Headboard Fabric — Peter Dunham Textiles
• Light Fixture — Dutton Brown
• Lamp — Hudson Valley Lighting
• Duvet — Crate & Barrel
• Shams — Crate & Barrel
• Lumbar Pillow — St. Frank
• Window Treatment Fabric — Zak and Fox

• Headboard, Bed Skirt,  Window Fabric — Peter Durham Textiles
• Light Fixture — Hudson Valley Lighting
• Rug — Stark
• Bedding — CB2
• Lumbar Pillow — Krinto
• Art — Client’s Own

• Headboard — Custom
• Headboard Fabric — Michael S. Smith Inc.
• Nightstands — Made Goods
• Lamps — Client’s Own
• Ceiling Fixture — Woven
• Rug — Etsy
• Bedding — Kassatex
• Quilt — Rejuvenation
• Window Treatment Fabric — Schuyler Samperton Textiles

• Towels — Kassatex
• Sink Skirt Fabric — McLaurin and Piercy

This tour’s responses and photos were edited for length/size and clarity.
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