Jennifer Duneier: PHOTOS: You'll Never Guess What Inspired This Home Renovation
After my close friend (and longtime client; let's call him "Jake") purchased his Upper East Side condo, he asked me to redesign it. Jake told me he wanted a space that felt like the interior of a yacht: clean lines, rich leathers, exquisite detailing. Once I stepped foot into the traditional penthouse, however, I realized that this home was going to need more than just cabinetry replacement or tile removal.