Good bones met with good taste and loads of collectibles bring this drab and dated condo back to life. Having raised their children, this couple down-sized . . . with style. A soft, neutral palette, glorious views to the North and West, and room to display their art collection make this a sanctuary of note in all four seasons.

Because this was a condo with limitations posed by existing plumbing and concrete floors, major tweaks were restricted to opening up the kitchen to the L shaped dining/living room and rededicating a closeted wet bar. Traffic flow, not to mention the reflected natural light, was improved and the closet converted to a full pantry. Removing a desk, repositioning appliances, adding storage and countertop footage allows all to be within reach for the otherwise vertically challenged (!) cook. Swapping a table for an island not only adds additional work space - with a view - but makes food prep more engaging with family and friends. White cabinets, wood floors, and homogeneous granite backsplash visually expand the space, keeping every light and chic. Just lovely.