Design & Décoration

New York City property at the top of the Ritz-Carlton hotel. The guest suite includes a contemporary canopy bed and traditional furnishings — plus some cool, unexpected pops of blue. Interior design by Michael Smith and architecture by Oscar Shamamia. Source: Sothebys

New York City property at the top of the Ritz-Carlton hotel. White and cream dining chairs look rich with a shiny wooden table — not to mention the view. Interior design by Michael Smith and architecture by Oscar Shamamia. Source: Sothebys

New York City property at the top of the Ritz-Carlton hotel. A symmetrical layout in a neutral color palette forces the eye to focus on the art. Interior design by Michael Smith and architecture by Oscar Shamamia. Source: Sothebys

New York City property at the top of the Ritz-Carlton hotel. The main living room features a parquet de Versailles-patterned floor of German silver that's hand-hammered over wood. Interior design by Michael Smith and architecture by Oscar Shamamia.  Source: Sothebys