Ordinarily, I don't gravitate toward contemporary interior design, however I've warmed up to such elements in recent years. I've always appreciated the art of the narrative some traditional and antique pieces offer, and I suppose, contemporary pieces can certainly hold their own too. The above photo is a living room designed by Sara Story for a Manhattan family, part of a city project she completed in 8 weeks, a swift timeline dictated by her clients' interest in finishing before their children came home from summer camp. The high gloss gray walls, Will Rizzo coffee table and lush velvet textures on the sofa and rug make this room its own sophisticated hideaway. See more below. 
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