Every Room in This Apartment Is Inspired by a Different City
The walls sparkle literally, thanks to sand in the paint.
By Sara Rodrigues and Produced by Robert Rufino Apr 8, 2021
“We can’t
help but be influenced by all that we see: the architecture of whatever city we’re in, the hotels, the restaurants, all of it,” says antiques dealer Stephen Abeles. He and his partner, Ray Attanasio, typically spend half the year in Europe sourcing pieces for their New York–based shop, Balsamo. But back home in Manhattan, their classic East Side apartment, first decorated in 2012, was due for an update.