redesigned, and architectural details, such as arched pediments, were added to give the space the kind of timeless quality associated with a pre-war building in Manhattan. “There is a level of formality that the other apartment didn’t have,” says Graci. Other spaces, the guest bath for example, were freshened with cosmetic refurbishments such as new counters and lighting. The sweeping panorama of the city in the front of the condo and a spectacular exposure of the river’s changing scenes at the rear of the condo guided Graci’s hand. “We wanted to take our cues from the views,” says Graci, who used various cloudlike shades of white, pale neutrals, sky-inspired blues, and skyscraper-inspired grays for the aerial perch. “We kept it light like it’s floating above the city. A lot of the colors really do come from the skyline in both vistas.” The fact that the clients wanted to use furnishings from their last condo also factored into the serene interior. “They wanted to use some of the same key upholstered pieces that were still in excellent shape,” says Graci. “Of course, we had to expand on that.” The condo, which is three times larger than the last residence, is in no way a repeat, however. “Chad was able to bring all the pieces but he placed them differently and incorporated them with different art,” says the owner. “It looks totally different.” Graci also added new pieces. Among the most unique and treasured are a custom cabinet at the foot of the bed in the master bed-
Top: Graci added antiqued pediments to the library for architectural interest. The lacquered Asian-style cocktail table was customized with a deep plum color. The painting is by Kevin Gillentine. Bottom: The dining room is painted Benjamin Moore Wildwood Crest. A reproduction dining table is paired with 1970s chrome and brass dining chairs, a Julie Neill gilt plaster chandelier, and a French 1970s brushed stainless steel and brass console from Uptowner Antiques. Candlesticks with marble bases and rams head detail are from mac Maison, eagle sconces were found at auction. Facing page: The kitchen mixes glossy and matte surfaces and shades of gray and white: the perimeter is painted with Benjamin Moore’s Edgecomb Gray, the counters are Graphite, the backsplash is glazed Moroccan terra cotta, the island is walnut. Milk glass globe pendant fixtures with polished nickel mountings from Rejuvenation.