Samantha Tannehill designed a New York City pied-à-terre that reflects global craft languages while avoiding cultural appropriation. The apartment features intentional material choices such as Bouclé chairs and Dedar fabrics that connect local and global aesthetics. Color choices like Farrow & Ball's Dimity 2008 highlight a nuanced approach to living materials. Tannehill fostered a neighborly relationship with the owners, leading to a home that resonates with their personalities. The gallery wall of African art pieces serves as cultural bridges, integrating global influences into the spatial narrative of the apartment.
"The owners and I clicked right from the start. Interestingly, I live down the hall from them, so we already had a neighborly connection. When they experienced a flood, it opened up the conversation about renovations. They initially had questions about flooring and contractors, and it eventually led to me helping them create a home that truly felt like an extension of their personalities and lifestyle."
"The apartment's gallery wall showcasing African art pieces serve as cultural bridges - rather than treating global influences as exotic accessories, Tannehill positions them as foundational elements that inform the entire spatial narrative."
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