# Rustic NYC Apartments The Ferrer Apartment in Chelsea Draws Inspiration from the Great Outdoors By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-04-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyc-apartments References: [archiscene.net](http://www.archiscene.net/furniture/apartment-in-chelsea/) Spacious NYC apartments are a dime a dozen and will often cost a staggering amount for those who plan to live in the heart of the city. The Ferrer Apartment in Chelsea is one of these rare spaces and is a residence that blends together [contemporary and rustic elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oldnew). Offset with its white walls, the apartment's furnishings reference nature and draw inspiration from the great outdoors. The Ferrer Apartment in Chelease boasts [rustic wood storage units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinesen-apartment) and benches along with striking chairs by designer Ricardo Fasanello. The residence is also home to paintings by Jed Ochmanek and features other designer staples by lighting creator Kacper Dolatowski and designer Billy Cotton. Displayed within a clean shell, [fur, wood and stone textures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-casita) nod to the great outdoors and take residents to a cozy and rustic world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Spacious NYC Apartments:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Creating affordable and sustainable spacious apartments in the heart of NYC that blend contemporary and rustic elements. - **Nature-inspired Furnishings:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Designing and manufacturing furniture that references nature and brings the outdoors into urban living spaces. - **Clean Shell Design:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Developing interior design concepts that provide a blank canvas for displaying rustic textures, allowing for easy customization and personalization. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Real Estate:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Innovating in the real estate industry by offering affordable and unique living spaces that combine elements of nature and contemporary design in highly sought-after locations. - **Furniture:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Creating nature-inspired furniture that caters to urban dwellers, providing comfort, aesthetics, and a connection to the outdoors in compact living spaces. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Revolutionizing interior design practices by promoting clean shell design concepts that allow for flexible and personalized spaces with a focus on incorporating rustic textures and natural elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [NYC Apartment Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooklyn-loft.md) - [Manhattan-Honoring New York Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcgovern-project.md) - [Smartly Designed Compact Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-apartments2.md) - [Classically Juxtaposing Pied-à-Terres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lichelle-silvestry.md) - [Nostalgic 70s-Inspired Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-special-studio.md) - [Warm-Tonal Urban City Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/general-assembly.md) - [Relaxing Neutral Madrid Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-olivar.md) - [European-Inspired Urban Lofts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghislaine-via.md) - [Nature-Connecting Warm Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baranowitz-kronenberg.md)