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Full Episode: 5 Bright & Stylish Homes in New York City & Los Angeles | Open House TV

Full Episode: 5 Bright & Stylish Homes in New York City & Los Angeles | Open House TV

Ready to step into more gorgeous luxury residences in New York and California? Join Open House host Sara Gore for a tour of five spacious homes located on both the East and West Coast!

Kicking things off: Dramatic 360-degree views of Manhattan (including the Empire State Building and Statue of Liberty), two private wraparound terraces, exclusive elevator access, 12.5-foot high ceilings, a lavish great room with a two-sided gas fireplace, an elegant library with expansive glass walls, a spacious media room perfect for enjoying a game of pool or hosting a cozy movie night with friends and family, a custom kitchen with natural oak cabinetry and 15-foot island, and plenty of closet space. Is there anything this 6,300-square-foot penthouse, located at the top of 551 West 21st Street, doesn’t offer? Experience more of this impressive 4-bedroom residence via a tour by none other than Frances Katzen.

Next up: Levik Stephan shows viewers around 1443 Devlin Dr. in Los Angeles, California. Perched in the Hollywood Hills above the famed Sunset Strip, this 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom architectural abode (designed by Harry Gesner in the 1960s) contains 6,500 square feet of signature design flourishes of midcentury modern glamour, exposed natural wood beams, private screening room with a temperature-controlled section for wine, voluminous bedroom suites, a pocketed bar at the corner of the property that leads into a sunken living (that contains a stainless steel fireplace that’s encapsulated by sleek stone and ledge for lounging) that’s as relaxing as it is lush, an outdoor mosaic pool area with cinematic views of Beverly Hills and the Pacific Ocean.

After that, we step inside the refined New York City home of Alice Chun — an architect, philanthropist, and social entrepreneur who happens to be the inventor of the SolarPuff™ and MegaPuff (collapsible and affordable solar lights designed with the principles of origami to help underserved communities). Located in Peter Cooper Village, this Gramercy apartment is full of good books, family keepsakes, and travel mementos — all while embracing an aesthetic that is modern, sleek, and natural. Much like Alice’s approach to award-winning & sustainable designs, this welcoming abode — which also acts as a living laboratory for her prototypes — encompasses beauty, wonder, and awe.

We then travel to Crestwood Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles to join Adam Blackman — co-founder of the Blackman Cruz showroom and co-author of the book ‘Beauty & Mischief: The Design Alchemy of Blackman Cruz’ — for a tour of his lovely internationally-styled home. Located in the Crestwood Hills section of the city, this renovated midcentury abode — originally designed in 1949 by architects A. Quincy Jones and Whitney R. Smith — consists of unusual and beautiful furniture pieces throughout that are great conversation starters, including: a “miracle” chandelier; vintage “Papa Bear” black leather chair that’s comfortable for curling up with a good book; bronze Gazelle-line dining table set by Dan Johnson, cinder block fireplace with a blue painting hanging over it; table compromised of 400 music records bolted together and cast; and a super rare 1967 Ford automobile bound to make any vintage car collector’s heart race extra fast.

We end the episode on a high note (quite literally) with Dana Power at a duplex penthouse located at 385 West 12th Street in New York City. Nestled on a quiet cobblestone enclave in the West Village, this 3,844-square-foot duplex penthouse boasts four bedrooms, four bathrooms, three exclusive terraces with breathtaking city vistas; loft-like proportions; a swinging wall that closes off to separate the den from the kitchen; private elevator access that leads into a double-height solarium that sets the stage for the most enchanting ambiance framing the river views right outside; rooftop oasis with a 50-foot infinity-edge lap pool, jacuzzi, grilling stations and landscaped deck; and plenty of natural light throughout (courtesy of its numerous floor-to-ceiling windows).

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Full Episode: Dreamy Domiciles with Spectacular Interiors | Open House TV

Full Episode: Dreamy Domiciles with Spectacular Interiors | Open House TV

Sara Gore is back with more jaw-dropping homes to show you in this installment of Open House, starting from a beautifully renovated gem on Grove Street: a 19th century townhouse on Grove Street Blends that blends original details with contemporary living.

We then shift over to the heart of midtown Manhattan to join real estate agent Frances Katzen for a look around 53 West 53rd Street, PH 76: a one-of-a-kind New York City penthouse that offers three panoramic views (you can East River to the Hudson River to Central Park and beyond), modern architecture, and plenty of style, luxury, and sophistication. Other spectacular attributes of this residence? It not only takes up the 76th and 77 floors, but features a great room with ceiling heights in excess of 23 ft and windows to match it; a dining room that hovers over Central Park; a custom kitchen with state-of-the-art cabinetry & furniture, including commissioned pieces by Elyse Graham and a kitchen island with statuary marble and a waterfall edge; and a primary suite that includes a bathroom comparable to a spa retreat.

Next up: we head over to Hidden Hills, California for a tour of 24105 Hidden Ridge Road with Marc Shevin. This brand new 21,700 sq ft estate is styled as a high-quality, contemporary farmhouse and consists of six bedroom suites with expansive pastoral views of the grounds, movie theater with fabric covered acoustic sound walls; restaurant quality chef’s kitchen with a center island that features counter seating; formal dining room with a refrigerated wine cellar; large family lounge with motorized sliding walls of glass, two-sided fireplace with a color wheel; basement space with a versatile game room and two-lane bowling alley; a zero-edge infinity pool; and gym & spa complete with a massage room, steam shower and sauna. Designed to celebrate relaxed outdoor/indoor Cali living, this residence is filled with airy entertaining spaces that effortlessly flow into each other, yet still feel distinct thanks to an open floor plan, three-level floating staircase that leads up to skylights in the ceiling, and a 12ft high glass pivot door that greets you upon entering the room.

After that, we return to New York City for a tour of a dream project: a completely transformed Upper East Side classic pre-war apartment designed by Garrow Kedigian. Right from its spectacular foyer, which features an arched ceiling embellished with a constellation print and twinkling LED lights, this home dazzles and enchants. The design drama continues throughout the entirety of the home with teal wall paneling in the space next to the Grand Central-inspired hallway that incorporates crown moulding that he painted chocolate brown; curved furniture that punctuates each space (e.g. a black frame mirror & starburst light fixtures); rich saturated colors (including Kedigian’s signature favorite: blue); soft, luxurious textures such as burnt sienna velvet on the sectional sofa in the living room; a kitchen with a freestanding island and a cozy breakfast nook that includes a fabulous bistro table that he ordered from a vendor in Paris, as well as mid-century modern sconce lights and a built-in bonat; and eye-catching points of interest (including the antelope carpet in the dining room, built-in bookcases, motorized curtains in the bedrooms, faux fireplace to anchor the study, and ‘birds-and-branches’ champagne-hued wallpaper with a metallic glow in the cocoon-style primary suite) that add the right level of pizzazz. Oh, and want in on a little secret? The piece of art hanging in the intimate seating area is actually a television in disguise!

We then shift over to the Upper West Side to join special education teacher, design blogger & lifelong New Yorker Hattie Kolp for a look around her rent-controlled childhood home that she inherited from her parents when they moved out. Since then, Hattie — who resides in it with her adorable cats — has made it completely her own and along the way discovered her love of interior design. Apartment highlights include: two fireplaces covered in star-print contact paper, bookshelves filled with antiques and personal treasures, a green velvet sofa that pulls out into a queen-sized bed; a gilded mirror that’s reminiscent of Paris; a dreamy chandelier in the blue–themed primary bedroom; a vintage desk by the window; and bedrooms that you can enter through gorgeous original pocket doors.

To top off this episode, we drop by 2243 E 17th Street for a look around an 8,500 sq. ft. park-side mansion built in the 1850s and boasts a stylish renovation that dovetails preserved Gilded Age details with vibrant color and dramatic decor — which is fitting, considering it just so happens to be owned by ‘Moulin Rouge’ director Baz Luhrmann and his wife and creative partner Catherine Martin. Steve Gold leads the tour of this luxurious home that is unlike anything on the market with its classic pre-war charm, high ceilings, and stately proportions.

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Million Dollar Listing’s Steve Gold Takes Us Inside an Extravagant Mansion in Gramercy | Open House

Million Dollar Listing's Steve Gold Takes Us Inside an Extravagant Mansion in Gramercy | Open House

Every house has a story, with some more extravagant than others. Walk with Open House NYC as we admire the 28-foot wide mansion of Gramercy with agent and star of Million Dollar Listing NY, Steve Gold. When entering the home, you are greeted with a nod towards the Gilded Age and classic accents acquired since the 1950s. With every step up the beautifully floating and curved staircase, guests and homeowners should expect to see history and luxury collide in the details and centerpieces that make this mansion come alive with its unique story.

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Full Show: Townhouses of NYC | Open House TV

Full Show: Townhouses of NYC | Open House TV

This week Open House NYC invites you to tour some of New York City’s best townhouses. Homeowner, television host, and beauty executive Yue-Sai Kan takes us inside her exclusive Sutton Square on the Upper East Side. Then we tour a pair of Upper East Side stunners, followed by a West Chelsea renovation of a classic. Plus, a stop in the West Village to experience a light-filled and south-facing beauty.

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