Today, she is walking Haute Design through her recent project - Bellerose Residence. 

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Commissioned by NBC’s George to the Rescue, Riese Design, Inc. came aboard this project to help a family live and function more efficiently. The project scope included a complete makeover on the first floor of a home which encompassed the office, living room & dining room. The client's biggest pain point was lack of organization and storage while additionally having a lack of ability for a room to multifunction.

In this case, the homeowner was running an entire department for a non-profit organization out of a very small office with limited storage leaving her feeling both helpless and overwhelmed. At the same time, during the COVID-19 pandemic, this set of parents had three children homeschooling, making workspace an issue.  All three children used the dining room as their classroom which overcrowded the room, to say the least. The living room was also in dire need of an update since it was situated between the office and the dining room, we obviously had to provide a nice cohesive flow.

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To solve these problems, we gave the homeowner a large desk to be able to work and video conference along with custom-built storage for all of her filing needs. The room was also wrapped in beautiful wallpaper to provoke a calming energy to balance the stress of work.

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In the living room, Riese Design provided a custom sofa along with décor and accessories to not only make the family comfortable but also keep within the pallet from the office providing fluidity throughout the open spaces. In the dining room, Riese Design provided a multi-functioning solution including a custom built-in outfitted with interior electrical outlets, making storing and charging devices such as computers both hidden and convenient. Inside of the built-ins, Riese Design also provided storage for each respective child’s schoolwork to maintain the organization of the space. When devices and paperwork are away the room serves as a traditional dining room for families to convene and enjoy a meal together. This project was both special and an honor to be a part of.

Photo Credit: Brooklyn East Photography

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Minimalism in interior design is about clarity and a sense of zen, but all too often we get hung up on minimal texture and minimal color. The best spaces are the ones that take risks and in this living room, we dared to let a few knockout pieces stand for themselves. We grounded the space with natural elements while infusing a rich color palette with soft, luxurious texture.

This one-of-a-kind sofa was found in a warehouse buried under bolts of fabric and lovingly named, Giuseppe. Covered in a Ralph Lauren crushed velvet, its chesterfield style paired with mid-century modern legs is the epitome of luxe and sophistication. It softens the cold stone of the magnum fireplace yet stands strong on its own. No throw pillows necessary.

Photo Credit: John Friedrich

The unique tree sculpture next to the sofa was actually a fallen tree at one point that was stripped and charred and now repurposed as natural art, adding intrigue, texture, and warmth. The way it stands formidable and opposite the fireplace is an irony that deepens the character of the space.

We wanted textural window treatments, but for this application, we chose to think outside the box. Whenever you do something unexpected in interior design you breathe life into the space, giving it a pulse as this creates a sense of safety and desire. We cut thousands of strips of carpet binding and knotted them onto a galvanized pipe that acted as our curtain rod. The result is a stellar covering that filters the light and blends with the walls so naturally, you get the feeling you’re under a weeping willow tree. Pair that with the silk rug and oversized art and you are left with a calming, luxurious space evoking a personality all its own.

Photo Credit: John Friedrich

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Luckily, there’s a new listing looking to beat the odds of finding a home that offers both of these. Brown Harris Stevens has the answer: buy a whole building. 253 West 18^th Street is a luxurious new townhouse for sale that offers an incredible spread of space for entertaining with room to spare, an environment that will never feel too congested or cluttered, a modern look in a neighborhood known for its traditional or classic restrictions, and with a location that can’t be beat—all for the high-but-worthy price of $19.9 Million. 18^th Street sits comfortably between the trendy hotspots of the village and the quiet-but-not-too-quiet pockets of Flatiron and NoMad. The home is a short walk from either pubs along Bleecker Street or Eleven Madison Park, giving the lucky resident the widest range of options when thinking of where to go and what to do any night.

The home itself is also pretty incredible. Over six floors plus a roof deck, the building features 5-7 bedrooms, seven full bathrooms, and two powder rooms. The windows are floor-to-ceiling, there is a private high-speed elevator, wide white oak floors, central air, and an in ground pool spread over the 8,300 square foot space. You remember how Mrs. Brady said to the kids “Never play ball in the house”? In this home, there’s an entire room you can dedicate to strictly ball-playing. In the world of New York City real estate, this kind of space never comes without having to trade something like location or size up in return. We’ve seen some incredible properties here at Haute Residence, but this one looks like a game changer.

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