Krieger followed no strict rules, drawing inspiration from the colors, motifs, and geometric patterns of the style, while also making a mental detour to 1970s Italy, incorporating waterfall stools in the living room and a travertine table in the dining area. She wasn’t particular about perfection, intentionally choosing unexpected patterns and materials like unlacquered brass, patinated bronze, leather, plaster, burlwood, and seeded glass, to allow the home to develop a patina over time. Krieger took a similar approach with color, opting for earthy tones with hints of terra-cotta, cider, and hazelnut, which she sprinkled throughout the apartment—on shelving, storage, cabinetry, the velvet sectional sofa, and the corduroy bed frame in the bedroom.
In another lifetime, Jordan and Ethan might have been born in the early 1900s, given their immediate desire to build a collection of vintage treasures—economically, of course. For every unique find foraged from an antique store, they balanced it with a budget-friendly piece to match. “Carly relied on her experience sourcing from the farthest corners of the internet and online auctions to secure the lighting, art, decorative objects, and many of the furniture pieces in the apartment,” Jordan notes. Beyond beautiful things, the couple wanted the home to feel cozy—for themselves, yes, but also for their shih tzu-poodle, Lola. Krieger delivered with warm textures like velvet, shearling, and wool, as well as ample seating where people and pooch alike could lounge and entertain with ease.
Ask Jordan and Ethan if their home lives up to their vision, and the couple nods in unison. “We wanted it to feel highly styled but also inviting, and Carly really helped us strike the right balance,” says Jordan. Lola approves too. “Every time a new upholstered piece arrived, we’d watch her develop a new obsession—but it only lasted until the next seating option was delivered. A chair would arrive, and she’d roll around on it, sitting there all day, wagging her tail in contentment. If we weren’t already excited about our new seating, seeing Lola so happy made it even more fun.” It’s safe to say no one was disappointed.
