Decorating + Renovation

Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin's Manhattan Loft

Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin invigorate their Manhattan loft space with earthy wood surfaces and acres of art. Visit archdigest.com to see the photographers' New York City apartment.
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    Simrel Achenbach of Descience Laboratories, in collaboration with designer Daniel Sachs of Sachs Lindores, combined adjacent lofts to create this Manhattan residence for photographers Inez van Lamsweerde, Vinoodh Matadin, and their son, Charles.

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    Untitled (Head 3), a 2008 photograph by the owners, is displayed in the entry.

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    In the living area, a crocheted mushroom stool by Anne-Claire Petit from Space Kiddets is paired with Table Bleue, a 1961 design by Yves Klein.

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    Pine shelving frames works from the couple’s art collection. The circa-1970 faux-bois plaster table is by John Dickinson, and the felt-bordered vintage-leopard rug is by Sachs.

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    The Noguchi Akari ceiling lamp is suspended over a custom-made white-oak-and-steel table, a beaded African stool by Philippe Starck from Galerie Kreo, and Moroccan and Uzbek rugs placed side by side. On display are works by Andy Warhol (top left) and Louise Bourgeois (top right), among others. The floor is laid with Navona travertine by SMC Stone.

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    The master bathroom’s custom-made vanity is red cedar, the tile is by Heath Ceramics, and the fittings are by Boffi.

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    The master bedroom includes a circa-1860 Thonet rocking chair from Mark McDonald Ltd., an upholstered headboard, bedding by D. Porthault, and a cowhide rug by ABC Carpet & Home.

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    A seating area features armchairs by Perriand and a Moroccan Stripe carpet by Doris Leslie Blau.

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    A set of rush-seat chairs by Charlotte Perriand surrounds a walnut dining table by Achenbach; the kitchen cabinetry is bleached alder wood, and the wide-plank flooring is pine.

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    The walls and storage in the dressing area are also red cedar; the towels are by D. Porthault.

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    In the playroom, bleached-alder-wood closets provide a neutral contrast to the richly colored Moroccan carpet.

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