Pre-War Westchester Renovation

Earlier this year, renovation began on this grand pre-war estate in Scarsdale, New York. The five-bedroom, seven-bathroom colonial boasts over 5,000 square feet, with incredibly landscaped grounds veiling its allure from the street. NYC-based interior design firm, Studio AK was tasked with the interior design and material selection in the home’s key spaces including the entry, stair, upper hall, den and exterior.

In the first stage of the home’s ongoing renovation, Studio AK addressed the traditional style den to modernize the space for its new owners, a young family. The existing crafted oak paneling and its built-ins are carried into the 21st century with a high gloss finish of Benjamin Moore’s Yorktowne Green. Vintage furnishings from the pre-war era mingle with contemporary furnishings to honor the home’s historic charm, blending past and present. The custom-designed sofa mirrors the glossy wood paneling with calmer, teal velvet upholstery accented with Jayson Home and Hackner Home pillows. The carefully selected materials, including wool and indoor/outdoor synthetic fabrics, layer additional texture with high durability to keep up with a growing family. A pillowy chair and ottoman sourced from 1stDibs are reupholstered in Kravet fabric for the utmost comfort. The near CB2 floor lamp designates a calm reading nook. Centering the room, a Maiden Home coffee table and pale leather ottomans sit atop a Loloi area rug preserving the home’s original leather floor tiles. Above a contemporary lighting fixture, an Etsy find, adds a warm flow to supplement incoming natural light incoming from tall windows. The cool, curated blend of textures and furnishings spans eras to bridge generations and set the tone for the colonial’s ongoing renovation.