full renovation of loft apartment in new york city

Briefing

Hello! I just purchased a 1,300 square foot loft apartment in downtown Manhattan and am looking to do a full renovation. The goal is to turn the current apartment into a one bedroom, one bathroom apartment for a young couple with a classic modern look. The total renovation cost should be in the $150k range. The apartment will be used for entertaining, so keeping a large open loft feel is important.

Here are the key criteria for the project:

- The lofted portion, including the existing kitchen, bathroom and utility, currently in the front of the apartment will be removed entirely
- The large white pillars will be converted into steel beams (as seen in picture 5 in the reference photos), and cannot be removed, though the color can be anything
- The kitchen and bathroom should be entirely rebuilt
- Floors will be hardwood, but can be any size/color
- The ceilings, which are 13 feet high, should not be lowered (also, the popcorn on the ceiling will be removed)
- The long wall to the south (on the right side if you're facing the windows) will be exposed brick (up to you whether its painted or not)
- The air conditioner will be moved to the window on the northeast wall
- It is fine if the bedroom does not have any windows
- Bedroom: should have large walk-in-closet and enough room to fit a king-sized bed
- Kitchen: should be open kitchen with island, goal is to use Ikea cabinets and stainless steel appliances
- Bathroom: double vanity with standing shower, no tub, room for a washer/dryer, should be access to the bathroom from outside the bedroom. Also there should be a linen closet inside the bathroom as well.
- Should be some closet space outside of the walk-in-closet for coats, etc.


Please let me know if you have any questions! (please ask everything in English)

Here are some more precise measurements:

Entrance to edge of first column: 73 inches
West wall to edge of first column: 136 inches
Column length and width: 20 inches
Edge of column 1 to edge of column 2: 164 inches
Edge of column 2 to edge of column 3: 160 inches
Edge of column 3 to the east wall (the one with the windows): 180 inches
North wall to edge of columns: 56 inches
South wall to edge of columns: 178 inches

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