Helping IKEA Surface in the City
Every city dweller knows that when it comes to successful interior design, the key is maximizing limited space. Nancy Vayo MIA 02, interior design leader for IKEA’s New York Project, did just that in overseeing the design of the home furnishing giant’s Upper East Side Planning Studio, a new space centered on developing solutions for urban living through design.
“We transformed a former Urban Outfitters into a planning studio and showroom,” says Vayo. Rather than offering products for sale on site, the three-story showroom—which, at 17,350 sf, is small by IKEA standards—is designed to provide inspiration and consultation services.
Photo by Roy Beeson.
