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INTERIOR
Ember Studio
PHOTOGRAPHY
David Mitchell
EDITOR
Gina
Collection

Ember Studio, founded by Stephanie Betesh, officially launched its first representative project - a new renovation of a 2,800 sq ft loft apartment in the heart of Soho. The project is not only a spatial reconstruction, but also a delicate expression of senses and emotions.

Stephanie Betesh had given the couple a hand-drawn watercolor card for their wedding earlier in the year, and the card became the inspiration for their wedding invitation in Amangiri, Utah. It also became the conceptual starting point for the design of the project, injecting a minimalist architectural language into the space, making it warm, quiet and inclusive throughout. And echoes the quiet scenery of Amangiri.

Adhering to the concept of "quiet living", the designer strives for restraint and balance in material selection and layout. The warm texture of white oak, hand-washed lime and stucco walls together create a natural unified space language, rich and diverse furniture, lighting and art mix, with both calm and personality of the overall atmosphere, creating a sense of relaxation for life.

Stepping inside, you'll be greeted by a hallway at the rear main entrance - its dramatic scale made up of frameless, 250-pound arched recycled wooden doors, handpicked by Stephanie Betesh herself in Hudson, New York. On the other side there is a recessed niche with curved light strips and a built-in console above. The mirror is designed by Floris Wubben, and the built-in flower grooves next to the niche naturally connect with the steps leading to the terrace.

Along the corner of the corridor, you can enter the open communal living area, which has a strong sense of "home". The kitchen, living room and dining room are designed as a whole, facing the full 11-and-a-half-foot floor-to-ceiling Windows, which facilitate family interaction and bring the historic architecture of Soho into the interior. To one side of the dining area is a variable office area, cut off by a series of custom 300-pound white oak grille sliding doors that maintain privacy while adding layers to the facade.

When not in use, this convertible office features a pulled-down Murphy rollaway bed with a built-in white oak frame and a cosy seating area to accommodate guests. The flexible treatment of space, with a logical language throughout the design, she not only pays attention to the beauty of the form, but also pays attention to the flexibility and practicality of living.

With their attention to detail, the couple shared the same vision as the designers, travelling together to antiques fairs such as Brimfield and Round Top to pick up their objects. As for modern furniture and art works, Stephanie Betesh chooses her friends' works. For example, the mural in the baby's room is hand-painted by Rebecca Major, and the dried flower works on the wall are framed by Kian Shabestari with recycled wood. They are full of tenderness and memory, giving the space a fresh story.

In order to highlight the overall sense of calm, the master bedroom uses a calming low saturation of deep tones, with a completely different emotional atmosphere, and an indescribable sense of dream. The guest bathroom next to the kitchen continues this line of thinking, with walls painted in charcoal lime and a vintage Turkish stone trough from Olive Ateliers in Los Angeles cut into a niche to fit the wall.

The tonality of the design of the main Wei is epitomized by the experience of the designer who has worked in other firms. A custom white oak vanity is paired with a moon-ash stone countertop, its rough section giving it an original rustic feel with a 1,600-pound whole-stone wash basin from Italy. Heavy stone is hoisted into the home through the Windows, while hand-plastered Marmorino walls and white oak ceilings above the shower area add a gentle touch to the rugged beauty.

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