Chiara de Rege's recent project involved designing a 4,000-square-foot Upper East Side townhouse for a growing family. The home, dating back to the 1800s, featured earlier renovations, and de Rege aimed to honor these historical elements while introducing modern upgrades. Major improvements included minimalist bathrooms and a stainless-steel kitchen, which elegantly complemented the home's original features, like the gilt mantle in the primary bedroom. The project was motivated by a personal connection, as de Rege cherishes town house living in New York City and appreciated the opportunity to rejuvenate the space for a new family chapter.
"In this project, we were tasked with both restoring the legacy of a prominent architect who had previously renovated and lived in this home, and updating it for a whole new chapter belonging to a young family starting their life together there."
"I felt like it would just be an all-around-good-feelings kind of project," the designer reflects.
"The goal was to meld the thoughtfully maintained features from years past, like the gilt mantle in the primary bedroom, while making key upgrades such as introducing very modern, minimalist bathrooms, and a stainless-steel kitchen designed by the architects."
"I grew up in New York City, and I love town house living," she enthuses.
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