Houzz Tour: An Elegant Manhattan Home Design for Entertaining

Houzz Tour: An Elegant Manhattan Home Design for Entertaining - 1900. The owners of this chic Manhattan townhouse wanted a comfortable home to raise their three boys - and also a gracious setting for entertaining . The answer: three floors for three general functions, where formal dinner party could comfortably co-exist with life easy for children.

By incorporating a floor of the master bedroom, a mixed-use living room floor and a floor for children's rooms, designer Jarlath Mellett gave the family whatever they wanted. "It is elegant and chic, 'Mellett said,' but relaxed.

Houzz at a Glance
who live here A family of five
where Manhattan, United States

Jarlath Mellett

A glass wall on the entire rear face willing to abundance natural light. "We wanted to come out and expand the house," said Mellett.

The living room is the main area where the family gathers. The set-up is chic and minimalist, and Mellett was careful to use fabrics that are durable and easy to clean.

Rug: Ogee silk and wool area rug
Sofa: Custom design, upholstered Lee Jofa
Club chairs: custom design, covered with Holly fabric Hunt
tripod lamp: BDDW
armchair and ottoman Knoll
coffee table: lucite design on measurement by Jarlath Mellett
Side table: Fritz Henningsen side table from Foley & Cox

Jarlath Mellett

The two spaces lifestyle, formal dining room and bar are perfect for large dinners and parties. From this view, you can see the most formal room in the foreground, the pit in the back, and the dining room in the middle.

"We created areas that are so comfortable that the family comes naturally want to stay there, he said. "We do not want them to feel like they are necessarily a space for children. In fact, adults like to be in the children

Sofa fabric areas too! 'Old World Weavers
Chrome chair: Milo Baughman

Jarlath Mellett

clearly, the dining room was made for large, formal dinners. The spectacular chandelier, modern crystal immediately catches the eye, and custom dining table can easily accommodate 10 people. Mellett decided not to use a rug here, leaving the tone of wood walnut floors warm the room daring design.

chairs: Metropolis modern
high back chairs Gustavo Oliveri
Chandelier: Adapted from Chameleon
Dining table: Customized
Lucite Console: Adapted by Jarlath Mellett

Jarlath Mellett

This arrangement greets visitors in the hallway.

Console: French Parchment hallway console by 20th Century Interiors
round mirrors: Modern Metropolis, Linda Horn, Room & Board and Chiasso

Jarlath Mellett

formal living longer - on the same floor as the den - is Mellett favorite room in the house. 'I loved playing with a close and interesting space, he said. "We managed to create different seating areas and open space in a way that is both functional and stylish.

Rug: Ogee
rear wing chairs: Custom Leather Balance
Floor lamp: Dragonette Diego Floor Lamp

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Jarlath Mellett

Mellett designed a custom corner sofa specially for this space. Upholstered in a green soft foam, it warms the room and compensates for the purple and gold accents.

side table: Holly Hunt Chloe Drink Table
Floor lamp: vintage Tommi Parzinger

Jarlath Mellett

is next to the kitchen, Mellett set up a casual family area with outdoor access. Browns and gray were highlighted with purple and green, all in tones that play off the beautiful limestone floors.

Rug: Nettle and wool rugs area Ogee
Sofa: Splayed sofa custom leg by Jarlath Mellett
Coffee table: Antique
President: Knoll
Tables extra: vintage nesting tables Nakashima
mirror captain BDDW
lamp: Nessen swing Arm assembly Light

Jarlath Mellett

the master bedroom was designed as a getaway for busy parents. "We wanted to create an urban spa in the master stage, said Mellett. "A place where parents can withdraw." Walls and accessories upholstered in a range of textures all combine in a soothing and neutral space.

padded wall: Adapted by Jarlath Mellett with fabric
Suspensions Holly Hunt Custom
Carpets Aronsons
Rooms: Holly Hunt bed upholstered leather

Jarlath Mellett

modern built-in fireplace and two soft armchairs create a casual seating area to the footboard

Rich walnut paneling lines the wall of the master bedroom. Mellett was careful to balance the materials and colors to enhance the natural light pouring in through many windows of the house

shelves :. Custom
Carpets: Ogee silk shag carpet
Chairs Slipper: Upholstered in Bergamo fabric

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Jarlath Mellett

Mellett had the en-suite bathroom walls and doubled floors in a smooth white marble and designed its modern and elegant custom sink unit.

Jarlath Mellett

"For children, we wanted something fun for each of their personalities, "says Mellett. He spoke to each of the children of customers and asked them what they liked. This child loves water, so used Mellett whales and fish on the custom wallpaper.

Rooms: Custom bed with trundle Casa children
Denim Bean Bag: Blob
Custom Wall Decals: printed by Duggal

Jarlath Mellett

Mellett used snake, bird, and plant stickers to create DESERT- a theme wall in the bedroom of the child. "We have really considered the fact that they will grow quickly, said Mellett. "The wallpapers are fascinating to them now, but as they grow, they will become more like art. We used all kinds of different patterns to make the timeless design

Bunk beds :. Adapted by Casa children
drawer unit: Adapted by Jarlath Mellett
Denim bean bag: Blob

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