Curved Velvet sofa by Crate & Barrel  /  Vintage Demilune Italian brass tables  /  Custom drapery by Horizon Windows in Imogen Heath Anni Stripe Rose  /  Terrazzo hand knotted rug by Nordic Knots  /  Owner’s chair reupholstered in Cutout by HBF Textiles  /  Walls Benjamin Moore Candle White  /  Geometric prints by Marina Ancona at 10 Grand Press  / Cake candle by Catbird

Within this updated framework, FTA re-established the palette and overall vision of the home, infusing it with deep, saturated colors, bold patterns, and layered textures that read as polished Pop. To stay within budget, they updated original built-in millwork and the family’s existing mid- century furniture pieces with fresh paint and fabrics, while also anchoring the redesign with a selection of new pieces—a mix of irreverent vintage finds, sleek contemporary items, and distinctive custom details. The family’s playful art collection (which includes miniature Japanese food settings and sneakers, a large-scale painting of a giant ice cream cone, a light box featuring an X-ray of the owner’s father’s knee, and more) helped inform the redesign, punctuating each room.

Vintage Paul McCobb ebonized black and brass extension table  /  Panton Series 430 brass chair in Maharam Messenger fabric in Aster  /  Custom back cushion in Maharam Apt material in Galactic  /  Custom teak bench with storage and cushion in Pollack fabric in Modern Dance Tap Shoes Vintage Poul Cadovius Teak Wall Unit  /  Swing Arm Brass sconce by Souda  /  Lucite Therese chandelier by Sander Mulder  /  Wax Pencil art series by Frank Magnotta

Owner’s chair reupholstered in Pollack fabric Reflex, Dragonfruit  /  Hexagonal ottoman by The Inside  /  Rug in In Stitches, Bone by Flor  /  Finisterra Azurite wallpaper by Flat Vernacular  /  Arch mirror with marble shelf by CB2

Custom wool stair runner with peacock cotton binding by Patterson Flynn Martin  /  Entry cushion in Ms Quilty in Tranquil by HBF Textiles

Upstairs, the bedrooms were updated with vibrant, rich wallcoverings and jewel-toned accents. In the wives’ bedroom, pencil tambour and marble nightstands join brass sconces mounted against a sumptuous, hand-painted cerulean wallpaper flecked with gold (Korinthian Sea by Sarkos). Historic, built-in millwork that doubles as a desk was painted deep magenta, while the couple’s mid-century chair received a facelift with a graphic triangle pattern from Wolf Gordon.

“There are so many beautiful and historic details that we wanted to embrace but also upgrade for better use. Plus, the new design showcases the family’s exuberant spirit.”

Fred Tang, FTA founder and principal

Beechwood and marble nightstand by Crate and Barrel  /  Brass swing arm sconces by Mitzi Hudson Valley  /  Cosmos gold flecked hand painted wallpaper in Korinthian Sea by Sarkos  /  Millwork painted in Benjamin Moore Dark Burgundy  /  Owner’s chair reupholstered in Overpass in Carmine by Wolf Gordon  /  Aosta brass arch floor mirror by Crate and Barrel

The son’s room is an exuberant highlight of the home. His request for rainbows was adjusted slightly to ensure he didn’t grow out of the design too quickly. A compromise was struck with a mural featuring a gradient of lime, hot pink, lemon yellow and sky blue. The pattern is interspersed with accent walls painted deep blue. Other standout pieces include a Damien Hirst-inspired dot rug, a vintage molded Casalino chair, and a Vitsoe shelving unit that can be adjusted as he grows. “

"Rich colors like the bold blue in Leon’s room and black were instrumental in the design. It is like adding an acid to tone down the sweetness."



The Heavens Dondi Colorscape by Flat Vernacular  /  Benjamin Moore walls in Bold Blue  /  Vitsoe modular shelving unit  / Vintage Casalino child chair  /  Faux Fur Bean bags by Missouri  /  Hide Powder coated side table by Hem  /  Belgrave Globe floor lamp by CB2  /  Kidspace toy box with casters by Closet Maid  /  Polka Dot rug by NuLoom

Photography  Gieves Anderson

Architecture & Interior Design  Frederick Tang Architecture