Midtown Pied-a-Terre

A unified kitchen, dinging and living space with an elegant and simple style.

Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, this pied-à-terre project captures the essence of sophisticated urban living in one of New York City’s most dynamic neighborhoods. The open-plan layout seamlessly merges kitchen, dining, and living areas, creating a flowing space that feels both expansive and intimate—a design challenge familiar to any experienced NYC interior designer working within the city’s vertical landscape.

The design approach for this Midtown residence prioritizes clean lines and a restrained material palette—white cabinetry, integrated appliances, and carefully curated finishes that reflect the elegant simplicity the client envisioned. Every element was selected to maximize the sense of space while maintaining a refined aesthetic suited to a Manhattan pied-à-terre used for both work and weekend retreats.

Tonos Design Studio is a New York City architecture and interior design firm specializing in residential renovations across Manhattan and beyond. From compact Midtown pied-à-terres to expansive full-floor apartments, our team brings thoughtful design and meticulous attention to detail to every New York City interior design project we undertake.

Open-concept living room and kitchen with white and gray cabinets, a marble countertop, wood floors, large window, and built-in shelving and seating area.
Modern kitchen with white marble countertops, dark lower cabinets, and light upper cabinets. A brass faucet is over the sink, with a patterned backsplash and a wall sconce lamp.
Modern kitchen with white upper cabinets, dark lower cabinets, marble countertops, brass faucet, stainless steel appliances, and a patterned backsplash.
Modern kitchen with marble countertops, white upper cabinets, gray lower cabinets, a stainless steel gas stove, a microwave above it, a brass faucet, and patterned tile backsplash.
Bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower featuring white marble tiles and a decorative tile pattern behind the shower head. Includes a white bathtub, a toilet, a navy blue vanity with a marble top, and a mirror with a wooden frame.
Modern bathroom with marble-tiled shower, white toilet, navy blue vanity with silver hardware, marble countertop, large mirror, electrical outlet, and geometric patterned floor tiles.