The living room features swivel chairs from Knoll, a cocktail table from CB2, and a DDC sofa that converts into a queen-size bed. The Cibachrome prints on the aluminum picture rail are by homeowner Lorenza Panero, as are most of the works throughout the apartment.
In the dining area, a custom collapsible table and Design Within Reach folding chairs can be stowed in a closet, making room for a Murphy bed that accommodates overnight guests. A sliding partition closes off the space from the living room.
A custom cabinet masks the television in the living room.
Positioned along one side of the hallway, the compact kitchen can be hidden with folding doors. The countertops are Corian and the faucet is from Vigo Industries.
When it came to deciding on furnishings for the living room and dining area, Porter was inspired by the vibrant hues in Panero’s artwork. “I’ve always lived with a lot of reds,” says Panero. “We didn’t specifically discuss that—Ted just hit on it himself.”
In the master bedroom, photographs sit atop a custom leather headboard with built-in bedside tables; Panero purchased the bed covering in Cusco, Peru.
