On this rainy (will it ever end this year?!?) East Coast Sunday I thought I would brighten your day with one of the best installations I have seen in a long time. Derek Blasberg’s Upper East Side Apartment Renovation was recently featured in Architectural Digest and I swooned over every detail! Well done Virginia Tupker (we recently met through friends – and she lives out here in CT). The colors, the textures, the unique little details – all fabulous. Having worked for Larry Gagosian for many years, I particularly appreciated Blasberg’s art collection. It’s diverse and classic, while also being young and fun. I’ve included a few of the before pictures so you can really understand just how far a little creativity and a strong vision can take an old home with good bones.
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The Living Room Before
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I love the choice to get rid of the wrought-iron bannister. The younger chicer update is featured in the first picture of Blasberg.
![Another view of the master bedroom.](https://media.architecturaldigest.com/photos/5c5c61168695162977266d70/master/w_1600,c_limit/AD030119_BLASBERG_08.jpg)
The “his and his” monogrammed pillows are beyond!
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The Master Bedroom Before
![A banquette in the dressing area displays some of Blasbergs embroideredpillow collection.](https://media.architecturaldigest.com/photos/5c5c61158695162977266d6d/master/w_1600,c_limit/AD030119_BLASBERG_05.jpg)
I love that they carried over the Ralph Lauren custom colored tattersall to the master closet.
![A hidden door in the foyer opens into Blasbergs office and closet. A Willy Rizzo chair wears a pink velvet by Pierre...](https://media.architecturaldigest.com/photos/5c5c6114a2dc6e2369da1880/master/w_1600,c_limit/AD030119_BLASBERG_03.jpg)
This mirror is everything. From the outer hallway it looks like a wall mirror, but it’s actually a door that opens into his office!!!
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The Guest Bedroom Before
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The Dining Room Before
need to know the blue paint color!!
Great content and the makeover was awesome.