greenwich residence greenwich residence A young, dynamic family with a significant contemporary art collection and very traditional furniture, approached FN to update the interiors of their expansive, classic Greenwich home to more accurately reflect their current tastes. No corner of this 10,000 square foot home was left untouched. Seamlessly combining refined vintage pieces, bespoke designs, and commissioned artisan pieces FN deftly created a highly personal environment characterized by elegance, timelessness and a dash of whimsy. In the end, FN struck a harmonious balance between art and interiors.
park avenue duplex park avenue duplex Working on an 8000 sq ft duplex in one of New York City’s most venerated and legendary Park Avenue buildings, FN was put to the ultimate test by completing a total gut renovation including decorating and furnishing, within only 5 months. The clients, a young family with a major modern art collection, had worked with FN on several previous projects.

amagansett		 amagansett beach house Collaborating with a growing young family on their fourth project together, FN managed to transform a ho-hum, standard spec-house on Long Island’s East End and give it personality and wit, including a redesigned kitchen and bathrooms as well as an expanded living room and master suite. In addition to the architectural overhaul (assisted by Alveary Architecture), FN designed much of the upholstery and complemented the spaces with unusual vintage pieces from Sweden, Brazil and the US. With very busy lifestyles, the clients asked FN to complete the project by finding art pieces, linens, dishes, flatware and turn over a total “turn-key” completed home.

Featured in Elle Décor, November '08

nyc residence		 nyc residence For a NYC full floor apartment owned by a second time client, FN took a very “vanilla” undistinguished space and enhanced it by adding layers of architectural and finish detail. Plaster wall finishes, fluted walnut paneling, and new bathrooms were complemented by custom designed and found vintage pieces, eliminating whatever generic, spec-apartment quality was originally there.

Featured in Interior Design February '08

nyc loft		 nyc loft
 In this loft apartment in New York City’s Tribeca, Fox-Nahem was able to add some dimension and texture to the existing architecture to compliment the soaring ceiling heights and open city views. Incorporating custom designed and found pieces of furniture added personality and individuality to this newly built space.

Featured in Interior Design September '06

pittsburgh residence		 pittsburgh residence Joe Nahem knows a thing or two about decorating in the fast lane. More than two decades of experience have taught him that getting it fast and getting it right need not be mutually exclusive. The Pittsburgh home he renovated for long time clients Bill and Debbie Demchak – a project completed in six months–is a persuasive case study in the art of on-time delivery.

Featured in House & Garden, June '05

nyc duplex		 nyc duplex Located in a new Chelsea high-rise, this two-story apartment offers generous proportions rarely seen in postwar construction. The designers were involved in all aspects of the new construction including window selections, specifying all plaster walls, kitchen design, bathrooms, floating fireplace, custom designed bronze and leather bar.

This interior epitomizes subtlety, with an abundance of refined details – from the silver-plate doorknobs, carved-oak doors and waxed-plaster walls to the curves of the exquisite French '40s and '50s furniture.

Featured on the cover of Elle Décor, Feb/March '04

south hampton beach house		 south hampton beach house With a 10 week deadline, Fox-Nahem renovated and completely decorated a 1980s beach house including 7 new bathrooms and an entire new master suite.

In addition to the renovation and furnishing, Fox-Nahem also helped to choose accessories, tableware, linens, pots and even pool toys for the kids making the house equally suitable for active family life as well as large-scale entertaining.

Featured in Elle Décor, June/July '04

stanford white		 stanford white townhouseWorking closely with the owners, Fox-Nahem turned this imperial, six-story structure, originally designed by architect Stanford White in 1904, into an intimate home, preserving extant details – like the stairwell balustrade – and re-creating the ones that had not survived. In addition to the historically faithful reconstruction brought back to its original glory, the house retains an intimate feel; it is gracious without being grand.

Featured in Elle Décor, May '01

east hampton beachhouse		 east hampton beach house East Hampton Beach House designed and built by Joe Nahem in collaboration with Steve Chrostowski of Alveary Architecture.

Featured in The New York Times: House & Home, July '04 and Elle Décor July/Aug '06

greenwhich residence		 greenwich residence Originally designed by famed builder Paul Starrett (Empire State Building), had a seigniorial air in keeping with Starrett’s era but the interior lacked warmth and grace.

While preserving the pristine 1920s stonework and masonry, Fox-Nahem gave the house a relaxed, edgy brightness. They created sumptuous bedrooms, inviting sitting nooks and playrooms. But for all the spectacular art and grand proportions of the place, this is a family’s home – one that actually feels cozy and durable.

Featured in House & Garden, Sep '03 and Architectural Digest (German Edition), Feb '04

nyc townhouse		 nyc townhouse Fox-Nahem carried out the complete renovation and redesign of this New York City townhouse. At the owners’ request, the designers created traditional interiors, choosing English and Swedish period pieces, but gave them a crisper and cleaner edge.

In order to brighten the windowless dining room, they custom-designed a frosted glass and wood wall that lets in light from the kitchen without compromising the privacy of the room. For this couple who likes to cook and entertain, Fox-Nahem designed a compact yet highly practical kitchen which perfectly matches the clients’ lifestyle.

Featured in NY Spaces, April '08 and Robb Report Nov '08

nyc coporate		 nyc corporate Located in a newly erected building in Manhattan, this space is home to the corporate offices of a New York family-run real-estate and development company.

With a slick and functional design, the public areas and workspaces are a reflection of the company’s culture while the more personal look of the principals’ offices was tailored to meet the clients’ specific needs and tastes.