hi, i'm interior designer anna burke. today, i'm going to be taking you on a tour of one of my favorite projects on the upper east side, a manhattan house. my design aesthetic is clean and classic. i like to create spaces that feel lived in and collected, not overly decorated. design, for me, is not just about making the home look beautiful. it's about making people look beautiful within the home. and one of the simplest ways to do that is through lighting. in this home, i use light at all different levels. lamps on console tables, wall sconces, as well as overhead fixtures, to create a warm, soft glow. it really makes people look their best. in the living area, i used soft, neutral upholstery to create a backdrop for fun and wild pillows. when it comes to pillows, i love mixing different patterns and textures. another way that i define the spaces in this apartment was through the use of area rugs. this home has absolutely gorgeous floors, so i sought to use rugs that were neutral but soft underfoot. one of the reasons i