Home tour: Inside a creative couple’s lavish industrial style loft in East Village

The quintessential pied-à-terre fuses old-world charm with the warmth of a stylish lived-in haven

The New York City loft in a pre-war building from the 1920s used to be the East Coast residence of fashion model Erin Wasson, who hosted many fashion events while she was in town. She would invite guests to stay during her frequent travels or while she resided on the West Coast.

Today, the 1,500 sq ft loft located in Alphabet City belongs to a creative couple—a painter and a musician, who use the space primarily as a pied-à-terre for when they are in the town for art shows, live concerts, or a city hideout when visiting with friends and their adult children.

“We share a history with this property, having worked on it over the years with Wasson, and the familiarity of the space helped us to understand how the current clients planned to maintain its use as a place for entertainment and inspiration,” says Josh Evan, co-founder of Evan Edward, the practice in charge of the interior architecture and design.

Above The exposed wood beamed ceiling paired with a touch of Art Deco opulence

“The authenticity and energy of the space is very powerful, and we wanted the loft to feel like a synesthesia of our clients’ artistic visions with the space they chose to live in,” continues Evan, took into account the globetrotting homeowners’ penchant for travel, their affinity for art, and their love for live music.

“I remember going to a meeting with them at the loft mid-construction. It was after the new AV equipment was installed, and we listened to an awesome playlist—a mix of reggae, jazz, folk… really great vibes,” recalls Evan. “It was also then they showed me an Instagram video of Joni Mitchell’s beautiful performance of Both Sides Now at the Newport Folk Festival during the summer of 2022.”

“I’m sure these little tidbits of connectivity helped us create an overall vision and feel for the space,” he muses.

Above A 19th century French Trompe L’oeil carved mirror, and a Higgins Rondelay glass panelled screen in the warm dining area

With the rich hues of the industrial elements serving as the inspirational foundation, Evan and his partner Michael Edward blended the couple’s passion seamlessly into the original brick walls and exposed wood beamed ceilings.

The outcome manifests as the epitome of an industrial-style dwelling, a hallmark of numerous lofts in the New York City neighbourhood. Yet, it bears a touch of Art Deco opulence and Southern antiquity while coincidentally echoing a Game of Thrones-themed undertone.

In continuing its function as a vibrant entertainment hub to host friends and family, the open plan loft was divided into three zones—the living, dining and music/TV areas, where rich saturated hues of wine soaked burgundy and bronze permeate the large great room.

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Above The zen entertainment area of the open plan loft

In the living area, the warmth of the teak root coffee table complements the sumptuous velvets from vintage reupholstered sofas. Whereas accents from a 1960s Curtis Jere nest pendant light and a gilded floral floor lamp shine brightly from the natural light coming in through the wood-framed glass windows.

Meanwhile, the dining area houses a thick rosewood dining table and matching walnut and burl dining chairs, trimmed with shine upon the brick wall: a 19th century French Trompe L’oeil carved mirror and a Higgins Rondelay glass panelled screen.

Above Wooden cabinets and butcher block took centre stage in the kitchen

Above Deep blue stone and earthen tiles accentuated by an auction-acquired light fixture

The quiet luxury theme persists in the kitchen, where wooden cabinets and butcher block take centre stage, complemented by a subdued Zellige tile backsplash and French wallcovering.

In the bathroom, deep blue stone and earthen tiles were accentuated by a light fixture, acquired through auction, hanging gracefully overhead.

Photo 1 of 2 The antique door acquired in New Orleans was a prized statement piece of the home

Photo 2 of 2 The primary suite with mismatched vintage lamps from the mid-century and a paned mirror arch

Between the music/TV area with its shaggy lounge chairs and custom walnut shoji cabinet; and the primary suite decorated with mismatched vintage lamps from the mid-century and a paned mirror arch–a large antique door separates the social spaces from the private, which the clients found while travelling to New Orleans.

“New Orleans is known for its jazz festival, incredible musicians and speakeasies,” Evan asserts. “It also happens to be one of their favourite cities because they love live music and attending festivals, specifically jazz.”

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Home tour: Inside a creative couple’s lavish industrial style loft in NYC’s East Village