1.Project Overview

Perched high above the bustling streets of New York City, this penthouse on “Billionaires’ Row” offers sweeping panoramic views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline. The interior design is modern and sophisticated, anchored by a massive deep-blue velvet sectional sofa. The client needed a lighting centerpiece that could match the drama of the city view and the richness of the furniture without obstructing the sightlines.

2.The Challenge

Designing for this specific living room presented three aesthetic and technical hurdles:
Ceiling Height Restrictions: Unlike suburban villas, this apartment has a standard luxury ceiling height (approx. 10 feet). A traditional hanging chandelier would feel too low and claustrophobic. The fixture needed to be horizontal and closer to the ceiling.
Color Coordination: The client’s centerpiece furniture is a specific shade of “Midnight Blue.” A standard clear crystal light would feel too plain, while a gold fixture might clash with the cool, urban tones of the room.
Mood Creation: The living room is primarily used for evening relaxation and entertaining. The light needed to be atmospheric, creating a mood that rivals the twinkling city lights outside, rather than just providing bright, functional illumination.

3.The Tikanna Solution

We crafted the “Glacial Flow” linear chandelier, a bespoke piece designed to mimic a frozen wave floating above the living area:
Organic Linear Shape: We designed a free-form, organic stainless steel base that mirrors the L-shape of the sofa below. This ensures the light is distributed evenly over the seating area without dominating the room’s volume.
Textured “Icicle” Glass with Blue Accents: We used hand-crafted textured glass rods that resemble melting icicles. Crucially, we interspersed about 20% “Sapphire Blue” glass rods among the clear ones. This subtle integration of color perfectly ties the ceiling fixture to the velvet sofa below, creating a cohesive design language.
Water-Like Shadow Play: The light sources are positioned upwards and downwards through the textured glass. When lit, the fixture casts mesmerizing, water-like ripple patterns on the ceiling, adding a layer of dynamic art to the space that feels like sunlight reflecting off the Hudson River.

4.The Result

The chandelier acts as the “jewelry” of the room. By day, it is a sculptural art piece that catches the natural light; by night, it transforms the living room into an intimate lounge that feels effortlessly connected to the New York skyline. The client loves how the blue accents “pull the room together” without being overwhelming.