Steven Grambel Does Tudor

Tudor architecture is an acquired taste, it does not please everyone, but it sure pleases me! I think Tudor style homes are whimsical in a masculine way; the usually dark interiors are equipped with generous spaces and beautiful details. Steven Gambrel took on the job of renovating a young family's home in Bronxville, New York, and completely overhauled the space having respected history, but not being a slave to it. Mr. Gambrel completely reworked the entire house, changing the layout, and even stripping original finishes on the house, but then filling the house with even more original details that make the house a unique home that will stand the test of time. The English-Tudor was in desperate need of repair and a serious attention to detail, so Mr. Gambrel took to filling the home with many of his own custom-designed furnishings, and also giving the home a totally new color palette. The soft blues, the owner's favorite color, are seen everywhere throughout the house, including the exterior. A pale blue color was applied to the half timbers for a lighter effect on the exterior, making the home inviting even from the street. I think Steven Gambrel is a complete visionary and can take any space and make it truly special. 

Loft(ish) on Park Avenue

Combing uptown and downtown on Manhattan's Park Avenue is an accomplishment not many can pull off, but designer Steven Gambrel made a family's New York City apartment a thing of both worlds. Combining different features throughout the space allowed Mr. Gambrel to marry both the idea of urban loft and classic apartment living. The rich fabrics used throughout the furniture is offset by the strong and industrialized materials used, like the safe-inspired design of a pair of side tables in the dinning room, or the steel cabinets used in the kitchen. The theme of the whole apartment is combination, even down to the architectural design; the space was originally two separate homes, but combined to accommodate a growing family. Being able to infuse two different design aesthetics into one home can make for a really interesting home, and will always leave you guessing what you might find behind the next door. 

Photos courtesy of Elle Decor

Steven Gambrel's New York Townhouse

The townhouse dating back all the way back to 1827 of Steven Gambrel has the look of a vintage row house, but the modern quality of one of his own projects for one of his many clients. The four-story house was a nightmare to begin with, but Mr. Gambrel and his partner were able to work over the complete interior, just like they have done to many other houses, and their home on Long Island.  Mr. Gambrel designed most of the upholstered furniture, including the suite of deep sofas and armchairs in the second floor's blue-on-black living room, which spans the full width of the house. Steven Gambrel has a wonderful career as an interior designer and carries over his passion into his own life, which is clearly evident in his own personal homes.

All photos by William Waldron