By creating areas within areas, Weiss makes the most of the 1500 square loft. A vintage Turkish rug defines the seating area and creates a comfortable spot for relaxing or entertaining, something Weiss enjoys quite a bit. The series of self portraits, painted over a twenty-year period, create a contemplative backdrop with colors that set the tone for the space. Lamp: Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp, at Weisshouse Armchairs: B&B Italia, at Weisshouse Adrienne DeRosa Photography © 2013 Houzz

Living Room-Sophisticated Salon The living room has been transformed into a Sophisticated Salon suited to reading and reflection, intimate dinners and cocktail parties. A seductive suede daybed and tailored silk and denim drapery panels usher in the new age of elegance Jane extended the visual height of the French Doors in the living room by topping them with half-round mirrors. A large rose-color ottoman radiates warmth The furnishings used for this living room include a daybed, upholstered chairs, a sleek banquette with dining table, a bench, ceramic stools and an upholstered ottoman ... but no sofa anywhere. The designer wrote in her description that the living room has been transformed into a "sophisticated salon suited to reading and reflection, intimate dinners and cocktail parties." I'm a big fan of furnishing a room to support the way you want to live in it.

Rachel Laxer Interiors, Sitting Room Holiday: Valentine's Day Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2013 Houzz

Photo: Kayla Stark © 2018 Houzz

Elina Pasok

Jeremy Swanson

Anice Hoachlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2016 Houzz

39 Gramercy Park North - Living Room toward the kitchen

Carmel Brantley

Albert Yee Photography