Living in New York City can be exhilarating, but for most people without deep pockets it means making do with small, compromised apartments. HGTV’s Urban Oasis giveaway offers a rare chance to live in a luxurious, custom-designed residence with sweeping views of the New York City skyline.
The prize home, HGTV Urban Oasis 2010, was designed by the network’s well-known designer Vern Yip and is located in The Residences at W New York–Downtown at 123 Washington Street. The grand prize package is valued at approximately $1.5 million and includes the fully furnished residence along with an Acura ZDX.
Entry to the sweepstakes was open from September 1 through October 20, 2010. During that period, fans could enter as often as they liked by mail, and online entrants could submit one entry per day at HGTV.com and one entry per day at HGTV’s FrontDoor.com.
Below is a detailed listing of the products, materials, and fixtures included in the Urban Oasis grand prize:
GRAND PRIZE FEATURES:
Acura ZDX 4-door Sports Coupe
Foyer
Mullican Flooring — Wire Brushed Solid Wood from the Frontier Collection, Color: Ebony Brown, Species: Walnut.
Other features include:
Reinhard Gorner, New York City, Public Library, 2007, 100×150 cm, Lumas Editions Gallery
Pair of antique marble lions
Clear Peekaboo console table
Living Area
Mullican Flooring — Wire Brushed Solid Wood from the Frontier Collection, Color: Ebony Brown, Species: Walnut.
Electronics: SAMSUNG 46″ LED-LCD HDTV, Blu-ray disc player; color laser printer; laptop with Intel Core i5 processor.
Artwork and decorative pieces include:
Matthew Pillsbury, “Escaping Elephants,” Museum of Natural History, NYC, 2004, 50×60 inch pigment ink print (signed edition of 3) from Jackson Fine Art
Andrew Moore, “Staten Island Ferry, 200,” 46×54.5 inch chromogenic dye coupler print (signed edition 1 of 5) from Jackson Fine Art
1970s Murano crystal chandelier
Vince chrome/grey sofa; Jonathan lounge chair in antique silver slate
19th-century cast-iron flag pole brace
Louis Ghost chairs designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell
Three-tier bar cart with accessories; custom storage cabinet
Pakistan wool carpet, red/multi; Guan Yin porcelain figure, 18″, white; mirrored wreath
Kitchen
SAMSUNG appliances including electric induction range, built-in dishwasher, speed oven microwave, refrigerator with French doors, clothes washer, and clothes dryer.
KraftMaid-Masco cabinetry in the Saratoga door style with a Peppercorn finish.
Small appliances: Cuisinart single-serve brewing system, 14-cup food processor, and 5-in-1 griddler.
KOHLER fixtures including Evoke® faucet and Vault™ sink.
Ann Sacks Alloy metal tile; Mullican Flooring — Wire Brushed Solid Wood from the Frontier Collection, Color: Ebony Brown, Species: Walnut.
Other kitchen features include a custom table with storage designed by Vern Yip.
Bedroom
Mullican Flooring — Wire Brushed Solid Wood from the Frontier Collection, Color: Ebony Brown, Species: Walnut.
Electronics: SAMSUNG 32″ LED HDTV, 3D Blu-ray disc player and 3D starter kit.
Other features include:
Rosenblum “Boy on Roof” silver print from Christie’s
Pair of circa 1900 terra cotta pediment keystones with faces
Donnabella 4-door chest; custom “brick wall” wall treatment
Willa queen-size bed in silver/coffee; custom pedestal end tables; Baxter wool rug in chocolate
Bath
KOHLER fixtures including Oblo® faucet, Strela™ lavatory and vanity, Taboret® shower, Rain Contemporary shower, Purist® Hatbox® toilet, and accessories.
Ann Sacks Lucian glass tile and Athens Grey marble floor.
SC Johnson products including Glade® plug-ins scented oil, Glade scented candle, and Glade Island Escape spray.
Other features include a Lladro “Swimmer” porcelain figure in white.
This HGTV Urban Oasis package combines high-end finishes, notable artwork, designer furnishings, and top-tier appliances to create a turnkey urban residence in one of New York’s desirable downtown locations. The offering illustrates how thoughtful design, quality materials, and curated decor can transform a city apartment into a sophisticated home with expansive skyline views.