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Manhattan Apartment Before + After Makeover

By: Lauren Fansler

From: Curated Nest

The designers at Curated Nest gave this NYC apartment a cool, contemporary makeover. The new color palette uses blues and greens, creating a cohesive design that breathes new life into this small space.

Photo: Jacob Snavely Photography. From: Curated Nest

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Neutral Midcentury Modern Living Room With Floor Lamp

For movement, a classic midcentury modern floor lamp arcs up and over the sectional in the living room. A large sectional neatly handles a lot of seating in one fell swoop.

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Before: Living Area and Kitchen

There was a nice flow to this open concept living area, but it felt cramped and cluttered.

Photo: Jacob Snavely Photography. From: Curated Nest

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Midcentury Modern Open Plan Living Area With Blue Stools

The kitchen, dining area and living room are all gracefully connected. Light fixtures and rugs help establish the different areas, but they also feel harmonious together.

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Before: Kitchen With Laptops

The kitchen had nice lighting and countertop space, but the rest of the design details were a little bland.

Photo: Jacob Snavely Photography. From: Curated Nest

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Black and White Kitchen With Peaches

Clutter-free countertops add to the open, serene mood of this black-and-white kitchen. Two cushy barstools make for friendly seating. And all the white lightens the look.

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Before: Dining Room With Highchair

Not enough storage meant this New York City apartment always felt cluttered.

Photo: Jacob Snavely Photography. From: Curated Nest

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Neutral Midcentury Modern Dining Area With Orange Flowers

Floor space is at a premium in this New York City apartment, so designers carefully mapped out the furniture layout to make the most of every square inch. Here, the living room stylishly segues into the dining area.

Photo: Jacob Snavely Photography. From: Curated Nest

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Neutral Midcentury Modern Dining Room With White Stool

Clean, simple lines abound in the dining room. The light fixture's white globes and crisp angles set the tone from overhead. A graphic rug and sculptural stool layer in fun from below.

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Before: Living Room With Gray Sofa

It was hard to escape the hustle and bustle of city life in an apartment that felt equally busy.

Photo: Jacob Snavely Photography. From: Curated Nest

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Neutral Midcentury Modern Living Room With Floor Lamp

For movement, a classic midcentury modern floor lamp arcs up and over the sectional in the living room. A large sectional neatly handles a lot of seating in one fell swoop.

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Before: Living Room With Boxes

This small city apartment needed to feel more open and peaceful for the growing family who live here.

Midcentury Modern Living Room With Eames Chair

Photo: Jacob Snavely Photography. From: Curated Nest

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Neutral Midcentury Modern Living Room With Eames Chair

This New York City apartment's decor was inspired by the iconic midcentury modern Eames Chair. Designers placed one as a statement piece in the living room overlooking the city streets. To cut down on the city sounds, designers also added sound insulation.

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Before: Entry With Stroller

The entry was a catch all for gear, bags and boxes without any organized storage spots.

Photo: Jacob Snavely Photography. From: Curated Nest

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White Shelves and Wood Bench

Due to the small square footage of this Manhattan apartment, many custom pieces were created just for the rooms. Here, a wee bench comes with elegant hidden storage beneath the seat, accessed via sliding doors.

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Before: Bedroom With Exercise Bike

Gym, bedroom, home office: the primary bedroom tried to do it all...and felt hectic as a result.

Photo: Jacob Snavely Photography. From: Curated Nest

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Midcentury Modern Bedroom With Blue Lampshade

The design aesthetic of this apartment was driven by midcentury modern style. Here, in the bedroom, graphic pillows and a dynamic light fixture liven up the bed.

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Manhattan Apartment Before + After Makeover

Neutral Midcentury Modern Living Room With Floor Lamp

Before: Living Area and Kitchen

Midcentury Modern Open Plan Living Area With Blue Stools

Before: Kitchen With Laptops

Black and White Kitchen With Peaches

Before: Dining Room With Highchair

Neutral Midcentury Modern Dining Area With Orange Flowers

Neutral Midcentury Modern Dining Room With White Stool

Before: Living Room With Gray Sofa

Neutral Midcentury Modern Living Room With Floor Lamp

Before: Living Room With Boxes

Neutral Midcentury Modern Living Room With Eames Chair

Before: Entry With Stroller

White Shelves and Wood Bench

Before: Bedroom With Exercise Bike

Midcentury Modern Bedroom With Blue Lampshade

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