“I’ve been cheating on fashion with furniture,” quips Carrie Bradshaw, played by Sarah Jessica Parker, at the beginning of Sex and the City 2. A sequel to the smash TV show and its successful cinematic spin-off, the movie finds Carrie growing up, learning how to share a new apartment with now-husband Mr. Big (Chris Noth), and extending her passion for all things fashionable to the world of interior design. “Carrie is trying to make a new apartment for the two of them, not just for her,” says Jeremy Conway, the production designer for the TV series and both films. To that end, Conway, along with set decorator Lydia Marks of Marks & Frantz, created a space that blends masculine elements, such as linear midcentury furnishings and dark woods, with feminine accessories, including whimsical rugs and cheerful botanical-themed fabrics. But the stylish settings aren’t reserved for the married couple. The movie features a mix of inspiring interiors, from the familiar spaces of Charlotte (Kristin Davis) and Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) to a brand-new Times Square office for Samantha (Kim Cattrall) and even a luxurious, Moroccan-themed hotel.

Carrie and Big’s living room includes a sofa by Montauk Sofa upholstered in blue wool-mohair from Donghia and a pair of beige midcentury side chairs. The bright floral Birdie Blossom Cushion by Paul Smith for the Rug Company adds a classic “Carrie” touch. Photographer: Craig Blankenhorn

Recognizing that Carrie wouldn’t cook, Conway designed the kitchen and dining area of the couple’s home with Mr. Big in mind by including such modern touches as aqua-blue tiles by Heath Ceramics from Ann Sacks installed on the kitchen walls. Photographer: Craig Blankenhorn

In the dining room, an oxidized-metal chandelier by Property hangs above a French 1940s mahogany table from Alan Moss. The custom-made chairs were upholstered in a Lee Jofa print fabric. Photographer: Craig Blankenhorn

A blown-glass chandelier by Lindsey Adelman Studio is a showstopper in Carrie and Big’s hallway. Photographer: Craig Blankenhorn

Carrie and Big’s bedroom is a striking blend of pattern and texture. The custom-headboard is covered in fabric by Kravet and pops against the neutral Rococo Stripe wallpaper by by Cole & Son from Lee Jofa. The bedding is from Anichini. Photographer: Craig Blankenhorn

The closet is a functional his-and-hers space, with Big’s clothes on the left and Carrie’s (mostly) on the right. It’s more subdued than the flashier closet of the first film, set decorator Lydia Marks says: “The ‘wow’ factors are the woodwork and the hardware. It’s more grown up and sophisticated.” Photographer: Craig Blankenhorn

Carrie occasionally delves into the supergirly closet of her former apartment, which is also featured in the film. “It’s a treasure chest,” production designer Jeremy Conway says of the space, which is filled to the brim with bright colors and bold patterns. The room is anchored by the Margherita runner by the Rug Company, whose pieces are used in many of the film’s interiors. “Their carpets are designed by fashion designers,” set decorator Lydia Marks says. “What could be more appropriate than that?”

This chic space was rebuilt to look exactly like Carrie’s apartment in the first film. In the living room, chairs upholstered in fabric from Wolf Home surround a glamorous mirrored cocktail table from ABC Carpet & Home. Photographer: Craig Blankenhorn

In Charlotte’s Park Avenue apartment, the fanciful kitchen takes center stage. Production designer Jeremy Conway chose a white-and-cream color palette to serve as a backdrop for a plethora of cupcakes. Set decorator Lydia Marks outfitted the space with colorful accents, from the pastel-striped window shade to the bright red knobs on the Wolf range. Whiteand-gray ceramic tiles add a subtle pattern to the floor. Photographer: Craig Blankenhorn

The most modern setting in the film is Samantha’s Manhattan office. The minimal space features a Vitra desk, bright white accessories, and sweeping views of Times Square. “It’s so Samantha,” production designer Jeremy Conway says. “The oversize billboards. The advertisements. The energy of it is everything that she’s about.” Photographer: Craig Blankenhorn

Miranda’s beautiful Brooklyn brownstone is the movie’s most relaxed and down-toearth setting. This simple parlor kitchen has winning prewar architectural details, like the painted blue carved millwork arching over the range. Photographer: Craig Blankenhorn

The film’s Abu Dhabi scenes were primarily filmed at a hotel outside Marrakech in Morocco. Here, the girls enjoy cocktails on a terrace filled with glimmering metallic accents. Photographer: Craig Blankenhorn

But wait, there’s more ... Candace Bushnell, the author of the novel that inspired both the TV series and the movies, has an apartment as chic as anything in the new film. To check it out, click here.