"It’s a strange thing, but an empty space actually feels smaller, and completely impersonal, when it’s just a white box," explains Curry. "What feels good about a historic space with amazing architectural components is the dynamic layers that come with the details and the sense of nostalgia." To that end, Curry added matte-black wainscoting to the walls and painted everything below the window sills the same shade, which visually allows the floors to drop away so your focus is on the apartment’s views of the Hudson.