Yorkville condo goes from 1980s boxiness to glass-filled haven
Mr. Papatheodoro used glass because it seems open and airy during the day but sheltered after dark.
Mr. Papatheodorou divided the space into two. Eating, relaxing and entertaining takes place in the open living and dining areas next to the large windows overlooking Avenue Road. The large master bedroom also faces west. The private areas, which include the expansive master bathroom and the client’s home office, are set back from the windows.
Part of the moderni feel of the suite comes from the simple palette, says Mr. Papatheodorou. The walls throughout are white. The kitchen features built-in appliances and high-gloss white cabinets. With so much sheen, Mr. Papatheodorou suggested floors made of wide boards of oak stained a dark brown. Italian porcelain tile in a deep grey was used in the bathroom. Bleached oak bookshelves in the home office also add texture and warmth.
The finished condo, says the client, is ‘ultra, ultra modern and masculine.’