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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Karen Darlow

How do you update a heritage NYC apartment without losing the charming original details? Designer Joshua Smith knows

Gallery wall in seating space with geometric rug.

This elegant Brownstone apartment has one of the world's most coveted addresses. Opposite The Met on 5th Avenue, Upper East Side, NYC, it's part of a block that dates from 1926, with all the classic period detailing you'd expect from such a historic gem. Apartments in this location are highly sought after and following a major redesign of the interiors, this one ranks among the best.  

The owners called on interior designer Joshua Smith to update the house design, keen to preserve the home's charm but conscious there were many areas that required improvement. 

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