ASPIREDESIGNAND H O M E . C O M 43 WHEN THE CUS T O M MURPHY BED IN T H E OFFICE-CUM-G U E S T ROOM IS FOLDE D AWAY, THE PIECE REV E A L S A DESK FOR WO R K . A VINTAGE ARTW O R K HANGING ABOV E T H E UNFOLDED MU R P H Y BED ENSURES T H AT T H E GUEST SPACE F E E L S A S ELEVATED AS T H E R E S T OF THE HOME. IN THE PRIMARY BEDROOM, STEIMBERG DESIGNE D C U S T O M BUILT-INS AND RESTORED A VINTAGE BED IN CO L L A B O R AT I O N WITH CQ DESIGN STUDIO . SILVER-PLATED 1940S E N G L I S H SCONCES FROM CARLOS DE LA PUENTE ANTIQUE S L E N D A N ELEGANT GLOW. For the new library, Steimberg needed functional beauty, as the wife wanted to also use it as a craft room. The architect once again turned to moldings and casings, then designed built-ins that conceal creative materials in what feels like a refined atelier. Just beyond this is the primary bedroom, which was driven by the wife’s passion for vintage pieces. The jumping-off point was an antique headboard, and from there, Steimberg layered in vintage lighting. Custom built-ins climb to the ceiling, balancing classical stature with everyday function. The en suite echoes the language with its custom millwork and traditional crown moldings. Flexibility comes full circle in the guest room, where a Murphy bed custom-designed by Steimberg provides a place for visitors to rest their heads, complete with side tables for books and trinkets. It transforms into a work desk surrounded by built-in bookcases when not in use. The thoughtfully designed dual-use solution speaks to the greater success of the whole project. “It was an interesting challenge to create something traditional from a space with an industrial feel,” Steimberg shares. “The result is timeless, classic and clean.”