UWS Prewar Partial Contemporary Reno
31 W 93rd St, NYC
Prewar Partial Contemporary Reno with Patio Remodel
Paula McDonald Design Build & Interiors
This apartment needed a major transformation of the open area on the first floor, including floors, kitchen, stair railings, and ceiling-level issues. The result: a beautiful contemporary entertaining space for this couple, achieved by modifying an already open plan, gutting the old outdoor space, and installing a new porcelain patio and cedar fencing with LED lighting.
Project Overview
Type: Prewar Partial Contemporary Renovation
Location: Upper West Side (31 W. 93rd St.)
Construction Duration: 4 months
The Story Behind This Prewar Partial Contemporary Renovation
This apartment required a significant renovation of the open area on the first floor, including floors, kitchen, stair railings, and ceiling-level issues. We kept the appliances in the same location while reintroducing a vented hood, gas range, and vented washer/dryer. Numerous adjustments were made to the ceiling and the island, which was set at counter height and equipped with pop-up outlets and charging stations.
Eat-In Kitchen Reno
This eat-in kitchen renovation included removing soffits and cabinetry over the island. Custom cabinetry was designed to incorporate a drawer microwave and under-cabinet LED lighting, increasing storage space. A built-in hutch with glass upper cabinet doors was installed across from the seated island. Ceiling recessed lighting was key, and the outdoor patio underwent a complete gut renovation!
Updating Stair Railings & Red Oak Flooring
We removed the existing stair railings to the second floor and replaced them with a custom, simplified railing design that opened up the space. Wider plank, rift- and quarter-sawn red oak floors were installed to match the existing stair wood species and finished with a natural low-sheen look.
The Result
We created a beautiful contemporary entertaining space for this couple by modifying an already open plan, gutting the old outdoor space, and installing a new porcelain patio and cedar fencing with LED lighting.
They were simply amazed, and we are thrilled that they love this space!
Additional Renovation Highlights & Features
Custom Exterior Features (Patio Remodel)
- Porcelain patio
- Cedar fencing with LED lighting
Custom Interior Features
- Island with pop-up outlets and charging stations
- Custom cabinetry by Paula McDonald Design Build & Interiors
- Under cabinet LED lighting
- Built-in hutch with glass upper cabinet doors
- Seated Island
- Ceiling recessed lighting
- Red oak floors with natural low-sheen finish
Prewar Apartment Reno Videos – Before & After, Walkthroughs
For those of you who love the ups and downs of renovation transformations, don’t miss my prewar project playlists on my YouTube Channel featuring before-and-after videos of some of my most challenging prewar apartment renovations, and a prewar walkthrough video playlist too.
If you love this Prewar Partial Contemporary Renovation on the UWS as much as we do, and you’re ready to renovate, contact Paula McDonald Design Build & Interiors today!