Natural House Tour in NY | 3 Wythe Ln | Living Room

A 4,470 SF luxury living room in New York, where warm sensibility and modern finishes come together in perfect harmony.

In the heart of New York City, where architectural restraint meets warm, artful living, this residence presents a refined interpretation of the contemporary living lounge. A raw concrete slab ceiling and crisp white walls establish a strong structural foundation, while a modular brown leather sofa and a round glass coffee table bring balance—bold yet effortlessly inviting.

The space is designed around experience rather than display. By day, generous natural light pours in through expansive windows, revealing the subtle materiality of leather, wood, and textiles. By night, layered lighting—from a spherical pendant at the center to low-glow table lamps—shifts the atmosphere from functional illumination to a more intimate, ambient mood.

Design Story

The living room begins with a striking contrast between the raw concrete slab ceiling and the restrained white walls. The industrial texture overhead strongly defines the space’s character, while the walls and floor are kept deliberately minimal, allowing the proportions and materiality of the furniture to take center stage. The color palette is intentionally limited to warm brown, natural wood, and off-white—creating a sense of “refined warmth,” where tactile richness is amplified without introducing visual noise.

At the heart of the space sits a modular brown leather sofa. Its solid volume and smooth leather surface create a crisp contrast with the ceiling’s raw texture, while the warm tone elevates the overall atmosphere. Configured as a corner sectional with a chaise, the sofa defines zones for conversation and relaxation without obstructing circulation. The layout is also kept visually open toward the windows, ensuring that daylight and the exterior view become an integral part of the living-room experience from every seat.

Homeowner Q&A

Favorite Element:

“Visually restrained, yet increasingly rich in texture and detail upon closer experience, the space realizes a contemporary living lounge that is minimalist without feeling cold.”

Biggest Challenge & Solution:

Above the long wall-mounted storage, a low-glow table lamp and a sculptural wall sconce were added, allowing the space to shift in the evening from functional illumination to layered, atmospheric lighting.

Budget:

With an investment of $111,000, every piece was chosen for longevity and collectible value. From designer furniture to bespoke finishes, the living room is not merely decorated but crafted as a portfolio of timeless luxury assets.

Lifestyle Impact

In front of the sofa, a round glass coffee table was introduced to visually counterbalance the weight of the substantial leather sectional while keeping the living area light and open for everyday use. The transparent top reveals the floor plane, enhancing the sense of spaciousness and making the room feel effortless—even when hosting guests or moving through the space. Its soft, curved silhouette gently contrasts with the linear wall and window frames, adding a relaxed rhythm that supports both conversation and quiet downtime. Beneath, the sculptural wooden base ties into the repeated timber elements throughout the room—such as the low storage and side tables—creating material continuity that feels warm, grounded, and lived-in rather than overly formal.

Best Designers Furnitures Recommendation

• Sofa: Bebitalia Tufty-Time – The Tufty-Time sofa series, one of B&B Italia’s most consolidated successes, finds effective answers to the themes of modularity, comfort and removable covers. The Tufty-Time modular system starts with an ottoman as the basic piece, which is then accompanied by central, corner and terminal elements with a low or high armrest.

  https://www.bebitalia.com/en-us/en-us-tufty-time-divani.html

• Lamp: Artemide Nessino – Nessino is an icon of Italian design from the ’60s, a decade that heralded the conquest of modernity in which design redefined the domestic landscape though the first uses of plastics. Innovative and democratic, its expressive form inspired by nature interprets and challenges industrial manufacturing technology.

  https://www.artemide.com/en/subfamily/23264/nessino?series=0

• Armchair: Hem Puffy – The detachable upholstery of the Puffy Lounge Chair is fat and plump, its generous shape spills freely over the sides of a tubular steel frame which, in stark contrast, is hard-lined and strong.

  https://hem.com/en-us/furniture/chairs-and-stools/puffy/20193

• Coffee Table: Vitra Isamu noguchi Coffee table – It is a 20th-century modern design icon that dissolves the boundary between sculpture and function. Two sculptural wooden bases interlock to achieve a self-supporting balance, while the glass top above keeps the structure visible yet lends a sense of lightness to the space. Though it reads as an art object, it is effortlessly used in everyday life—an embodiment of Noguchi’s philosophy of the “living sculpture.”

  https://www.vitra.com/en-un/product/details/coffee-table?srsltid=AfmBOooAQak68nCF0J2OOAvgAZd_8OicWUQGxhT9kgw9YNuT-qwz9YBR

Closing Tip

“Layered with restrained forms and warm textures, the space becomes not simply a living room to be viewed, but a moment to linger in.”– Lead Designer

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