After.

The entrance hall. The mirrors and the consoles, which are topped by Japanese vases, are from Kentshire Galleries.

Before.

The entrance hall. The mirrors and the consoles, which are topped by Japanese vases, are from Kentshire Galleries.

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"It was plain," designer Thomas Britt says of an apartment on Park Avenue that he renovated with his associate Peter Napolitano.

Before.

"We made a more dramatic space," Napolitano says of the living and dining area. Larsen velvet on sofa and open-arm chairs. Florian Papp box, foreground.

After.

The silk burlap on the walls in the living room "lends a tailored, uniform look," explains Britt. Matisse drawings flank the equestrian painting. The orchid-glazed Chinese vase lamp, bronze vase, marble seal and red Moroccan leather boxes are from H. M. Luther. Stark carpet.

After.

"We made a more dramatic space," Napolitano says of the living and dining area. Larsen velvet on sofa and open-arm chairs. Florian Papp box, foreground.

Before.

"The dining room was dark," says Britt.

Before.

The silk burlap on the walls in the living room "lends a tailored, uniform look," explains Britt. Matisse drawings flank the equestrian painting. The orchid-glazed Chinese vase lamp, bronze vase, marble seal and red Moroccan leather boxes are from H. M. Luther. Stark carpet.

Before.

"The room was less than nothing," Britt says of the master bedroom. "We created magic." Florian Papp clocks rest on the Empire chest of drawers at left. H. M. Luther ivory fish at right. Glant headboard, lounge chair and ottoman fabric. Stark carpet.

After.

The Georgian mahogany table is from Kentshire Galleries. Manuel Canovas drapery fabric.

After.

"The room was less than nothing," Britt says of the master bedroom. "We created magic." Florian Papp clocks rest on the Empire chest of drawers at left. H. M. Luther ivory fish at right. Glant headboard, lounge chair and ottoman fabric. Stark carpet.