HUDSON YARDS PRIVATE RESIDENCE

Modern living room with large window view of city skyline, cream sofa with green throw blanket, checkered and cream pillows, wooden coffee table with candles and flowers, fuzzy armchair, potted plants, and minimal wall decor.
A beige couch with two decorative pillows, one plain white and one checkered with alternating dark brown and cream squares, against a gray wall.
Framed wall art with black spray-painted letters on a white background that says, 'FUCKEM IF THEY CAN'T TAKE A JOKE'.
Modern living room with beige sectional sofa, large window with city view, green plant, wall-mounted TV, and wooden media console.
Interior view of a living space with a wooden sideboard decorated with pink roses in a glass vase, a gold watering can, and a reed diffuser. Behind the sideboard, a portrait of a man in a gold frame hangs on a white wall. To the right, part of a bedroom with a bed, a large window with curtains, and a plant is visible.
A tall potted plant with dark green, glossy leaves placed near a white wall with two small oval mirrors with gold frames
Modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel microwave, white countertops, small potted plant, black kettle, black pot on stove, and a black-and-white sign on the wall with bold text that says, 'FUCK EM IF THEY CAN'T TAKE A JOKE'.
Close-up of a fluffy white cat with blue eyes, sitting near a window with white curtains.
Modern bedroom with a bed, striped pillows, and a gray blanket, flanked by two wooden bedside tables with yellow lamps, a large leafy potted plant on the left, and framed black-and-white artwork on the right wall.
Modern living room with a large window showing the New York City skyline, including the Empire State Building, a beige sofa, a wooden coffee table with a flower arrangement, a white armchair, and a TV on a wooden console.
A cozy cream-colored armchair with a sheepskin cover and a blanket, positioned next to a large potted green plant with broad leaves, near a window with a view of a city skyline.
Modern bedroom with a dark accent wall, three pendant lamps, a wooden desk with computer setup, a dresser with a framed art piece and potted plant, white curtains, and floating shelves with vinyl records and a diffuser.
A wall decorated with a grid of nine black picture frames containing black and white photographs, with a partial view of a indoor plant at the lower left corner.
Modern living room with a white sectional sofa, decorative pillows, a wooden coffee table with a pink flower arrangement, candles, a green blanket, a tall white floor lamp, and a textured gray wall.
Modern bedroom with a upholstered bed, dark gray and white bedding, black and white framed photos on white wall, wooden nightstand with a potted plant, dark hardwood floor, and soft lighting.
Modern living room with a white L-shaped sectional sofa, decorative pillows, a wooden coffee table with candles and flowers, a plush armchair near a large window, and green indoor plants. The room has neutral tones and cityscape views.

the ultimate bachelor pad

The apartment, located on the 54th floor, has breathtaking views of the city. My client was looking to transform his space from a white box into an upscale bachelor pad.

LIVING SPACE

BEFORE

Like almost all new builds in New York City, this apartment was a white box with no personality before we put our magic touch on it. The living room, though it has an incredible view of New York, had contrasting white walls and dark charcoal floors - resembling an Oreo rather than a chic pad! My client wanted to make it feel more homey while adding interest and depth.

AFTER

To give the space character without overwhelming it, I worked with my incredible team of painters to lime-wash the walls in a moody grey. The slight variation in color added depth while drawing the eye up to make the room appear larger than it is. We added texture by outfitting the windows with crushed velvet curtains, soft, plushy throw blankets, a faux fur covered accent chair and plants that brought the space to life. Of course it wouldn’t have been a Matt LaBombard design without a bouquet of gorgeous roses to add a perfect touch of color.

BEDROOM

BEFORE

Just like the rest of the space, the bedroom was a totally boring room with zero flair. Again, that spectacular view of the city stood as a focal point for the room, but there was much more that we wanted to do. Not only did my client need a space to sleep, he also needed a desk for working from home. Though it was a tight space, we were able to make it feel larger by using a tight color palette and varying materials throughout.

AFTER

As you can see, the first thing we did was paint two of the four walls dark. On the wall behind the headboard, we added wood paneling which not only created interest, but was additional sound-proofing as the bedroom abuts a neighboring bedroom. We added simple sconces, end tables, a dresser, a motorized standing desk and hanging lights. We also created a gallery wall of off-center black and white photos and hung floating shelves to house my client’s favorite records.

KITCHEN/FOYER

BEFORE/after

The kitchen and foyer were fairly basic in terms of design. Since there wasn’t a ton of room here, we added one big statement piece and some interesting mirrors. Across from the entry door, we added a standing cabinet that serves as a shoe rack and key holder and added three velvet and brass barstools at the breakfast bar.

Empty modern apartment room with dark hardwood floors and large window showing city skyline.
Modern living room with a beige sectional sofa, green blanket, checkered pillows, large window showing city skyline, and decorative elements like plants and wall art.
Empty living room with dark wood flooring, white walls, and a kitchen area with dark cabinets in the background.
Living room with a cream sectional sofa, black and white checkered and white pillows, green throw blanket, wooden coffee table with pink roses, candle, and potted plant, adjacent to a kitchen area with barstools and cabinetry.
Empty room with dark hardwood floors, white walls, a large window, and a city skyline view.
Modern bedroom with a large bed, dark accent wall with wooden slats, bedside lighting, a window with city skyline view, and minimalist decor.
Modern kitchen with gray cabinets, white countertops, a stainless steel stove, microwave, and a black jacket on the counter.
Modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel microwave, white countertop, gas stove, potted plant, hanging towel, and a wall art with a provocative message.
Living room with a beige sectional sofa, black and white checkered and plain pillows, green blanket, a wooden coffee table with pink roses, candles, and plant, against a light-colored wall, with a kitchen area and barstools in the background.