MODERN RUSTIC LIVING IN NEW YORK CITY

In the home of the executive VP and chief retail creative officer for Ralph Lauren Home, Alfred Paredes, the signature RL look is brought to a Manhattan high rise with lots of wood and an all-neutral palette. With a timber ceiling and large glass doors with metal mullions in the living room, the apartment takes on the feeling of a rambling hacienda. The open air views and a lush patio extend the home’s high-country style outside, perfect for warm-weather entertaining. It’s incredibly striking how far from a New York apartment this apartment feels – the distinct architecture and open plan living space evoke the feeling of a welcoming, spacious home. Below, the dining room creates a central landing for the living room, with vintage Tolix chairs and a huge wrought-iron Spanish lantern above.

The living room has an especially cozy, collected feel. An African stool sits by a low-slung rolled arm sofa from Ralph Lauren Home, with a large vintage floor lamp extending overhead. Joining the living and dining areas is a large jute rug, a laid-back neutral backdrop for the two areas.

(via Architectural Digest, photography by Miguel Flores-Vianna)

The stunning polished steel bathtub and black subway tiles create a sharp contrast that’s fresh but still classic. Like the kitchen, the black accent gives the room a contemporary edge that’s so timeless. How do you like this rustic take on a Manhattan apartment?