A photo of a woman in a long wool trench coat and tall leather boots became a starting point for the glam schemes in this NYC abode
STYLING Lauren Davis Britvan
DINING AREA
‘We wanted to use a colour – the hint of blue – that would help keep the space from feeling too warm,’ says designer Crystal.
KITCHEN
‘The six wall lighting panels really pulled that 1970s vibe into this space. It gives the room a statement piece – some eye candy!’ says Crystal.
Bar stools, Cuff Studio. Custom fluted glass and antique bronze-finish cabinetry and Naica Quartzite worktop, all CetraRuddy. Vintage wall sconces, 1stDibs. Pendant lights, Visual Comfort & Co
LIVING AREA
‘The sofa is covered in a khaki wool and we added round cushions to give it more edge,’ says Crystal. ‘The coffee table has a stone top with pink rocks in it, tying in perfectly with the pink ceiling.’
As an interior designer, Crystal Sinclair is used to making sure every space she creates reflects the desires and needs of her different clients, but she had to follow a different approach for this particular project. ‘It’s not often that you get to design with yourself in mind,’ she observes. For this show apartment, nestled in the landmark West End Collegiate District — the charming area that starred in iconic New York films such as When Harry Met Sally and You’ve Got Mail — her company, Crystal Sinclair Designs, which she runs with her husband, Ben, put together pieces as if it was their own home – ‘and we loved every minute,’ says Crystal.
The interiors pay tribute to the energetic spirit of the 1970s, drawing inspiration from the playful prints and patterns that characterised the period. ‘Currently, I’ve been a lot into 70s pieces — think more brutalist but with a fresh twist,’ says Crystal. ‘And as with any New York apartment, you want to tie in elements of the city. Here, we tapped into more of an old New York feel with stately pieces mixed in with the chrome and brass accents.’ So in the entrance, for example, the soft taupe geometric Phillip Jeffries wallpaper is combined with a concave mirror and a 1960s dresser flanked by a sculptural pair of Méandre chairs by Design Frères to immediately set the tone for the rest of the property.
A melange of vintage, contemporary and bespoke furnishings, as well as rugs — all, except for one vintage runner, from Crys
