Polished and refined, yet casual and livable. This gorgeous 900 sq ft, Greenwich Village apartment with 13 ft ceilings is owned by Gil Shafer of G.P. Shafer Architect. When Gil first purchased and guy-renovated this parlor floor apartment in Greenwich Village over 20 years ago, he conceived every architectural detail as though it were in an original 1840s Greek Revival townhouse. Two stately ionic columns and a custom designed scaglolia mantelpiece define the living room, echoing the Greek Revival moldings, custom-patinated brass hardware, and hand-painted, faux-grained mahogany doors throughout the residence. The latest reimagining of the apartment reflects a nuanced, subtly contemporary aesthetic that fits seamlessly within the traditional, largely-unchanged envelope. Neutral fabrics mixed with antique textiles and a graphic, black and white Iranian flatweave carpet add an unexpected spark to the more refined period details.
Naomi Barron says:
absolutely love this apartment to the max.
Gil Shafer’s aesthetic is wonderfully enticing + inviting 🙂
P says:
Agreed. Flawless.
Lorraine Frances says:
Amazing what can be done with 900 sq ft. It’s gorgeous!
Birgit says:
Beautiful space! Love the elegance mixed with intimate cosines and all the light! The eye is running around the space… up and down .. gorgeous! Thanks for sharing with us Kim .
dwodenver says:
In love.
Carolina says:
Just wonderful perfection in both ambiance as well as use of space! Gives me so much inspiration for when I downsize in the spring.