From Vogue Living May June edition 2010
This marvelous New York apartment is refitted and styled by its owners, George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg. They are Canadian Interiors Designers with an impressive and international portfolio. Four years ago they bought this apartment on the Hudson River that was originally designed by Richard Meier. It took them two years to create the ultimate fit that succeeded in a spacious living area with a tremendous view over lower Manhattan. Danielle Miller from Vogue Living describes their style as ‘glamorous with an elegant restraint’ and I think that she did find the perfect words for their taste and style.
I recognized a decoration trick in their elegant settings that I would like to share with you. It’s about the creation of islands in loft-like and spacious livings. In the visual above you can see that Yabu & Pushelberg created a day seating area in the centre of the living and marked this sun lit space with a light colored rug. With the application of a rug, Y&P created a sort of island that is resulting in a well balanced interior and an intimate lounge setting for a morning coffee or an early sip of wine.
Emilie Verbeek
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