West Village home gets bold designer makeover

A West Village apartment once defined by sterile finishes and prefabricated bamboo floors now feels like a layered, lived-in home. The renovation blends English country warmth with modern ease. Designer Manon Roux of Atelier Roux led the project, tailoring the space to the creative sensibilities of its owners—jewelry designer Mia Moross and screenwriter Stuart Blumberg—while adding architectural depth to a previously flat layout.

From sterile to soulful

The three-bedroom apartment had not been updated since the early 2000s. Roux described its minimalist aesthetic as clean but lacking character. “The goal was to introduce warmth through thoughtful millwork and layered materials that felt bold, inviting, and refined,” she said. Moross, whose antique jewelry collection from the 18th and 19th centuries is worn by celebrities like Zoe Kravitz, wanted a home that appeared collected over time rather than staged.

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Roux focused on function before aesthetics, ensuring the space suited daily life. “I grew up between New York and Paris, exposed to different creative perspectives,” she explained. “Both were rooted in fine art and design, but the European influence—particularly the emphasis on materiality and history—influenced my approach to interiors.”

The renovation involved a complete kitchen overhaul, new flooring, custom millwork, and ceiling modifications to integrate lighting without altering the existing structure. The outcome feels intentional yet natural, as if the apartment has always looked this way.

A balance of influences

Roux’s design approach stems from her upbringing in two creative environments. Her mother, once an editorial collaborator with photographers like Helmut Newton and Annie Leibovitz, later became a global spokesperson for Chanel and a leader in beauty product development. “I spent my childhood on set during the height of editorial photography,” Roux said. “That experience taught me about composition, lighting, and storytelling—skills I use in interiors.”

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Her father, a multidisciplinary artist trained at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, worked in music, costume design, and jewelry, including projects with Yves Saint Laurent and Thierry Mugler. “His work shaped my approach to space,” she said. “I consider perspective, balance, and how a room is visually experienced.”

The West Village apartment reflects this blend. Symmetry and proportion guide the layout, while details like aligned architectural elements and layered textures create cohesion.