WHAT: Spaces featuring a heady mix of periods and textures. “I like to create tension and intrigue,” says Gersten, who thinks nothing of pairing a sleek Minotti sofa with a vintage light fixture and a rustic tree-trunk coffee table. She injects life into her mostly neutral interiors with select statement pieces, such as a boldly hued painting or a vibrantly patterned chair.
WHERE: The designer is currently finishing a project in Tenafly, New Jersey, which she describes as “the Utah mountains meets 1970s glam.” Stone is widely incorporated throughout the 12,000-square-foot home, from the façade to the foyer and bathrooms. Gersten also recently completed an Upper West Side residence for a family of six, in which “every room reveals new colors and shapes.”
WHY: “There’s nothing more important than how you feel at home,” she says. “Creating spaces that people enjoy is the ultimate reward.”
