West Village Residence

Interior Design
Written By Catherine Dorrough
Cream sofa and mustard velvet chairs facing a custom wood media wall.

West Village Residence

NEW YORK

Perched above one of Greenwich Village’s most storied blocks, Penthouse B at 31 West 11th Street is a residence defined by dualities: historic yet modern, intimate yet expansive, quietly luxurious yet unmistakably sophisticated. In staging this exceptional home, frenchCALIFORNIA sought to honor its architectural heritage while elevating it with a distinctly European restraint and contemporary warmth.

Large marble waterfall island with dark wood cabinets and copper pendants.
 

A STUDY IN QUIET OPULENCE ABOVE THE VILLAGE

Drawing from our ethos of quiet opulence, the interiors have been curated to feel effortless, layered, and deeply atmospheric—letting the architecture breathe while creating a sense of lived-in elegance. Every piece was selected to enhance the home’s natural rhythm: the sweep of Bolivian rosewood floors, the glow of natural light pouring over the Village, the sculptural qualities of the millwork, and the graceful flow of the duplex layout.

 
Dark wood console table with a sunburst mirror and neutral walls.

What We Did

Interior Design 
Art Selection 
Custom Paint
Custom Window Treatments

Glass bedside lamp and abstract art above a light grey headboard.
Curved dark wood stairs with an olive tree in a woven planter.
 
 
White channel-tufted chairs and cowhide rug by a fireplace and wood built-ins.
 

CONTEMPORARY CALM OVER CLASSIC VIEWS

The expansive living room, framed by open Village views, is styled as a sanctuary of understated refinement. Clean-lined furnishings in textured neutrals ground the space, while curated vintage objects and soft tonal layering introduce soul and history. The palette echoes the hues of the surrounding rooftops—warm clay, soft stone, muted charcoal—so the interior feels intrinsically tied to the neighborhood beyond its windows.

 
Modern living room with a cream sofa, mustard yellow velvet armchairs, and a custom built-in wood bookshelf featuring a flat-screen TV.
 
 

A DIALOGUE OF CRAFT & MATERIALITY

With its walnut cabinetry and Calacatta Gold countertops, the kitchen is treated as the heart of the home: both functional and sculptural. Styling remains quiet and intentional—handcrafted ceramics, textural linens, and subtle natural elements—inviting the buyer to imagine everyday rituals elevated by beautiful materiality.

 
Luxury kitchen design with dark wood cabinetry, a large white marble waterfall island, and industrial-style copper pendant lights.
Marble bistro table with woven wishbone chairs and a glass pendant.
 

A HAVEN OF SERENE LUXURY

In the primary bedroom, softness and serenity take precedence. Light, layered textiles and sculptural bedside lighting create a calming refuge that balances modern clarity with classic warmth. The goal: to evoke the feeling of a boutique European retreat, just steps above the Village.

 
Neutral room with a terracotta throw, light oak desk, and large windows.

A ROOM WITH INFINITE POSSIBILITY

The flexible top-floor space—office, study, or third bedroom—is staged to highlight its versatility while celebrating its defining elements: the wood-burning fireplace, the elegant half bath, and the direct connection to the terrace. Furnishings are minimal but intentional, allowing the new owner to envision their own use of this rare, light-filled aerie.

 
Sun-drenched lounge featuring a large rectangular skylight and terrace access.
 
 
Close-up of a modern white channel-tufted swivel chair and a black coffee table in front of a dark wood built-in shelving unit with a stone fireplace.
 

A PRIVATE VILLAGE DREAMSCAPE

The terrace is styled as an outdoor living room in the sky, mixing refined outdoor furnishings with graceful accents to create a sense of escape. The staging underscores what makes this penthouse extraordinary: the Manhattan skyline softened by Village rooftops, morning light stretching across the terrace, and evenings spent under open sky.

 
Elegant indoor wet bar with dark wood cabinetry and marble backsplash, located next to glass doors that open onto a private rooftop terrace.
Modern bedroom featuring light blue walls, a grey upholstered bed with a chunky knit throw, and large white curtains covering a wall-to-wall closet.
Marble vanity with a tilted mirror, soaking tub, and glass shower.
 

THE FRENCHCALIFORNIA TOUCH

Across the residence, every room has been crafted to feel warm, refined, and quietly cinematic. The staging embodies the distinct frenchCALIFORNIA sensibility: a blend of European restraint and California ease, expressed through natural materials, sculptural lines, and subtle tonal layering. Rather than imposing a design statement, the interiors move in harmony with the home’s pre-war architecture, celebrating its proportions, millwork, and light with a sense of effortless sophistication.

The design invites prospective buyers not only to see the space, but to experience it—to feel its rhythm, its intimacy, and its openness. It suggests a lifestyle that is both aspirational and deeply livable, offering a private world of elegance suspended above the charm and energy of Greenwich Village.

 
Catherine Dorrough
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