纽约街头文化的融合 | Shanna Gatanis
This maximalist Long Island home couldn’t be more different from the classic, coastal-inspired style that’s typical of the region. Created as a holiday retreat for a New York family obsessed with hip-hop, art and sports, it gives a distinctly urban twist to country living, celebrating colour and creativity at every turn.
The home was masterminded by New York designer Shanna Gatanis, a veteran of the interiors scene who, appropriately enough, given her clients’ passion for music, started out as a roadie for icons like Bob Dylan. She was given carte blanche to reimagine the five-bedroom property, which was built in 2020 and was handed to her as a blank, all-white shell. “The home is a contemporary build, with clean lines, bold angles, and expansive glass windows that flood the interiors with light,” she explains. “It sits on top of a hill surrounded by massive old trees, and while it’s a large property, the setting feels intimate and serene, with a Zen garden, an outdoor cabana and a convertible outdoor room that connects seamlessly to the landscape. It’s the perfect backdrop for a retreat that balances energy with peace.”
The homeowners wanted their getaway to feel different from their city residence: “More expressive, and above all, fun,” says Gatanis. “They wanted a joyful escape that would celebrate everything they love most: sports, culture and being together with family.” The designer developed her concept around the building’s unconventional layout, which proved both a challenge and a boon. “It came with funky angles that could have been seen as obstacles, but instead of resisting them, we embraced them,” she explains. “The architecture wraps around the property in a way that creates unique vantage points, looking down at the basketball court, multiple gardens, a fire pit and a pool. The new layout balances open, expansive entertainment areas with more intimate pockets of family space, so despite its size, the home feels warm and cohesive.”
While Gatanis wanted to honour the Long Island home’s contemporary bones, her biggest challenge was “flipping the script on a stark interior and infusing it with personality”. She describes her solution as a “mash up” of New York street culture and references drawn from basketball and 1990s hip-hop album covers. One of the biggest triumphs is the sapphire-blue music lounge, filled with plump custom sofas designed by Gatanis herself; its pitched roofline is accentuated with sheer blue curtains and a custom rope-like pendant light by Minotti. “We played up the home’s asymmetry with bold juxtapositions of furniture, layering colour, form and scale in ways that highlight the architecture,” says the designer. “The airy fabrics soften the energy, keeping the atmosphere elevated yet relaxed.”
Much of the furniture was hand-sketched in Gatanis’s studio and fabricated locally, “to keep the design deeply personal”. To the same end, there are numerous artist collaborations: in the moody green dining room, a swirl-patterned rug by Jenna Krypell and Art + Loom gives an almost Op Art feel, alongside an oak-and-acrylic table by Olivya Stone and sculptural Glazy chairs by Royal Stranger. On one wall, Lyle Owerko’s Boombox artwork highlights the musical theme, while Brooklyn lighting designer Avram Rusu’s Continuum chandelier adds club-like verve.
While some spaces are saturated in colour (such as an acid-yellow bathroom and pantry), others are calmer, in shades of blue and white. The cool-toned kitchen has a vintage Murano-glass chandelier as its centrepiece, while the principal bedroom has an airforce-blue custom bed and a grey Lego-inspired fireplace. “Designing this was one of my favourite moments,” Gatanis reveals. “It started as a playful sketch, and became a focal point that makes everyone smile.”
Similarly whimsical is the glossy, colour-block fireplace in the family lounge, which was inspired by the Rubik’s Cube. “With the material palette, the goal was to balance richness and play,” explains Gatanis, who deployed lacquer, terrazzo, and 1970s-style ribbed textures as a counterpoint to plush textiles. “The finishes feel approachable, never precious, supporting the narrative of a home meant for living, not just looking.”Colour psychology was key to the boldly clashing decor. “The first element we chose was the gym floor, which is made from recycled Nike sneakers in a kaleidoscope of hues. It inspired the palette of blues, pinks, yellows, greens, red, black and umber,” explains Gatanis. “Blue became the anchor, grounding the space, while the brighter shades brought in rhythm and joy. It’s a palette that recalls the energy of streetwear, mixtape graphics and vintage sports gear, but it’s layered in a sophisticated way. Here, colour isn’t just visual; it’s emotional and empowering, designed to spark happiness the moment you walk inside.”
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