It's the first time an apartment has served as a blank canvas for the publication, which marks its 30th anniversary this year.
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When perusing New York City real estate listings, you'll see a lot of beautiful and high-priced apartments, decorated (naturally) with beautiful and high-priced furnishings. While you may not be able to afford that multi-million dollar condo, or everything in it, it is possible to steal a bit of that high style with the purchase of one chic, on-trend piece.
Next up is 108 Leonard, a Tribeca penthouse serving as Elle Decor's annual design showcase home. This is the first time an apartment has served as a blank canvas for the publication, which marks its 30th anniversary this year.
The magazine enlisted Neal Beckstedtto do the interior design for the 4,141-square-foot, three bedroom, located in an 1894 McKim, Mead & White building. (Unfurnished, it is valued at $12.1 million.)
Known for his “timeless and understated approach to luxury," Beckstedt employed a mix of one-of-a-kind vintage pieces with others from the showcases’ sponsors.
“My objective was to showcase a home that seamlessly blends modern and traditional sensibilities,” said Beckstedt. “A carefully curated assemblage of furniture, textiles, and punches of color were the ingredients that transformed the space into a unique home that is sophisticated yet casual.”
More on his picks, and how you can get the same or similar looks (and in some cases, less expensive), below.
We couldn't find an exact match for this vintage piece, but the good news is that the Henningsen wingback chairs we did find can be had for about a quarter of the price.
The rug at 108 Leonard, an early 20th century Oushak, will run you almost $100,000. Our substitute, while lacking that pedigree, is an easier financial pill to swallow.
Mimi O’Connor has written about New York City real estate for publications that include Brick Underground, Refinery29, and Thrillist. She is the recipient of two awards from the National Association of Real Estate Editors for interior design and service journalism. Her writing on New York City, parenting, events, and culture has also appeared in Parents, Red Tricycle, BizBash, and Time Out New York.
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