Our clients from the Middle East purchased this expansive apartment in a midtown New York City iconic building to use as a pied-a-terre. Set on a high floor with staggering views, we created a contemporary, minimalist home with an elemental, bold color palette of black, white and grey. The foyer sets the stage, with walls covered in shagreen embossed leather panels, against which we placed a sculptural table and bench. The open living/dining room beyond is furnished for flexibility – a party for dozens works as well family TV sprawling. An elegant mix of artisan pieces, vintage items, and statement furnishings is used; this amalgam highlights the exciting pieces and creates a dialogue between the furnishings that is elegant, refined, and even whimsical at times. The luxury is clear but understated.
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Jamie Drake, ASID Fellow
JAMIE DRAKE IS AN AWARD-WINNING, MULTIDISCIPLINARY INTERIOR DESIGN FRIM BASED IN NEW YORK CITY, HELMED BY AD100 HALL OF FAMER jAMIE DRAKE.
Renowned designer Jamie Drake began his career in interior design at a very early age when he announced to his best friend that he was in charge of decorating their backyard fort. He was 7 years old. Flash forward, upon graduating from Parsons School of Design in 1978 he established his first firm based on clients hiring him, 2 days out of school. In the ensuing years he has been lauded and applauded for his work.
Celebrated for his bold, exuberant aesthetic and unmatched expertise across design periods and styles, Drake creates spaces that are glamorous, eloquent, and uniquely tailored to each client. His work reflects contemporary comfort while exuding timeless sophistication. From cosmopolitan glass-wrapped penthouses and expansive estates to commercial interiors such as private foundations and state-of-the-art medical facilities, Drake’s vision has no bounds. His portfolio also extends to yachts, airplanes, and helicopters. Beyond interiors, he is a prolific designer of luxury home products, with collections spanning carpets, rugs, furniture, fabrics, lighting, and bath fixtures.
Drake’s work has graced the pages of premier design publications including Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Traditional Home, House Beautiful, and Interior Design. Among his numerous accolades, he has been a fixture on the Architectural Digest AD100 list and was inducted into the AD100 Hall of Fame in 2022. A longstanding member of the Elle Decor A-List, Drake has also been honored with the Fashion Group International Night of Stars Award for Interior Design, the ASID College of Fellows designation, and induction into Interior Design magazine’s Hall of Fame.
In addition to his design achievements, Drake is deeply committed to philanthropy. He serves as chairman of the New York Community Trust board and sits on the boards of The Alpha Workshops, Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club, and Parsons School of Design. As vice chair of the Kips Bay Decorator Showhouse and co-chair of its President’s Dinner, he actively supports fundraising efforts for the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club. Drake is also an ardent supporter of Housing Works and its Design on a Dime fundraiser. His contributions have been recognized with the Partnership for the Homeless Director’s Award, the New York School of Interior Design Centennial Award, and the DLN Design Leadership Award, among others
JAMIE DRAKE IS AN AWARD-WINNING, MULTIDISCIPLINARY INTERIOR DESIGN FRIM BASED IN NEW YORK CITY, HELMED BY AD100 HALL OF FAMER jAMIE DRAKE.
Renowned designer Jamie Drake began his career in interior design at a very early age when he announced to his best friend that he was in charge of decorating their backyard fort. He was 7 years old. Flash forward, upon graduating from Parsons School of Design in 1978 he established his first firm based on clients hiring him, 2 days out of school. In the ensuing years he has been lauded and applauded for his work.
Celebrated for his bold, exuberant aesthetic and unmatched expertise across design periods and styles, Drake creates spaces that are glamorous, eloquent, and uniquely tailored to each client. His work reflects contemporary comfort while exuding timeless sophistication. From cosmopolitan glass-wrapped penthouses and expansive estates to commercial interiors such as private foundations and state-of-the-art medical facilities, Drake’s vision has no bounds. His portfolio also extends to yachts, airplanes, and helicopters. Beyond interiors, he is a prolific designer of luxury home products, with collections spanning carpets, rugs, furniture, fabrics, lighting, and bath fixtures.
Drake’s work has graced the pages of premier design publications including Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Traditional Home, House Beautiful, and Interior Design. Among his numerous accolades, he has been a fixture on the Architectural Digest AD100 list and was inducted into the AD100 Hall of Fame in 2022. A longstanding member of the Elle Decor A-List, Drake has also been honored with the Fashion Group International Night of Stars Award for Interior Design, the ASID College of Fellows designation, and induction into Interior Design magazine’s Hall of Fame.
In addition to his design achievements, Drake is deeply committed to philanthropy. He serves as chairman of the New York Community Trust board and sits on the boards of The Alpha Workshops, Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club, and Parsons School of Design. As vice chair of the Kips Bay Decorator Showhouse and co-chair of its President’s Dinner, he actively supports fundraising efforts for the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club. Drake is also an ardent supporter of Housing Works and its Design on a Dime fundraiser. His contributions have been recognized with the Partnership for the Homeless Director’s Award, the New York School of Interior Design Centennial Award, and the DLN Design Leadership Award, among others
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A dear friend and client of long standing decided that he was ready for a change after enjoying a London flat for 20+ years that we had designed. A clever estate agent proposed a period house—early 18th century—that was not yet on the open market. We hopped on his plane – also something I had designed – and dashed across the Atlantic to take a look. The former owner of the house was famed for her style, taste and wit, but after 33 years in residence, the house was begging for attention. The elegant, symmetrical façade of red brick accented with Portland stone, is set behind a small garden. As a Grade II Listed house, we had a serious challenge ahead to completely update all the systems, add air conditioning and lighting, all under the strict rules of the local authorities. We painstakingly worked to maintain and restore all important historic architectural elements, while convincing the Boards of our improvements, and demonstrating what was not period that we wanted to change. Our decorative plan was to respect the historic, and furnish with superb antiques, while making sure one knows the time we live in. The foyer and stairwell, for example, features a marvelous period mural soaring up and overhead, which we meticulously restored.
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New York, New York, 10001-1210, USA
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