The Clients contacted Cecil Baker + Partners to reconfigure and remodel the top floor of a prominent Philadelphia high-rise into an urban pied-a-terre. The forty-five story apartment building, overlooking Washington Square Park and its surrounding neighborhoods, provided a modern shell for this truly contemporary renovation. Originally configured as three penthouse units, the 8,700 sf interior, as well as 2,500 square feet of terrace space, was to become a single residence with sweeping views of the city in all directions. The Client’s mission was to create a city home for collecting and displaying contemporary glass crafts. Their stated desire was to cast an urban home that was, in itself, a gallery. While they enjoy a very vital family life, this home was targeted to their urban activities - entertainment being a central element. The living areas are designed to be open and to flow into each other, with pockets of secondary functions. At large social events, guests feel free to access all areas of the penthouse, including the master bedroom suite. A main gallery was created in order to house unique, travelling art shows. Stemming from their desire to entertain, the penthouse was built around the need for elaborate food preparation. Cooking would be visible from several entertainment areas with a “show” kitchen, provided for their renowned chef. Secondary preparation and cleaning facilities were tucked away. The architects crafted a distinctive residence that is framed around the gallery experience, while also incorporating softer residential moments. Cecil Baker + Partners embraced every element of the new penthouse design beyond those normally associated with an architect’s sphere, from all material selections, furniture selections, furniture design, and art placement. Barry Halkin and Todd Mason Photography

Designers: Revital Kaufman-Meron & Susan Bowen Photographer : LicidPic Photography Stager: Karen Brorsen Staging, LLC
Large trendy dark wood floor and brown floor living room photo in San Francisco with a standard fireplace and white walls

This modern lakeside farmhouse living room blends luxury and functionality, highlighted by a stone fireplace with a wood mantel as its centerpiece. Vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams create a spacious and open feel, while built-in floating shelves provide stylish storage and display options. The room is filled with natural light from large windows, complementing the warm tones of the wide-plank hardwood flooring. The inviting design extends into a nearby entryway featuring a charming, light-filled aesthetic, making this Lake LBJ custom home a standout in modern farmhouse living.

Lori Hamilton
Kitchen - coastal kitchen idea in Miami with an island

This 1990's home, located in North Vancouver's Lynn Valley neighbourhood, had high ceilings and a great open plan layout but the decor was straight out of the 90's complete with sponge painted walls in dark earth tones. The owners, a young professional couple, enlisted our help to take it from dated and dreary to modern and bright. We started by removing details like chair rails and crown mouldings, that did not suit the modern architectural lines of the home. We replaced the heavily worn wood floors with a new high end, light coloured, wood-look laminate that will withstand the wear and tear from their two energetic golden retrievers. Since the main living space is completely open plan it was important that we work with simple consistent finishes for a clean modern look. The all white kitchen features flat doors with minimal hardware and a solid surface marble-look countertop and backsplash. We modernized all of the lighting and updated the bathrooms and master bedroom as well. The only departure from our clean modern scheme is found in the dressing room where the client was looking for a more dressed up feminine feel but we kept a thread of grey consistent even in this more vivid colour scheme. This transformation, featuring the clients' gorgeous original artwork and new custom designed furnishings is admittedly one of our favourite projects to date!

East coast cool meets the Rocky Mountains in this modern family home with a distinctive coastal vibe. Soaring ceilings and tons of light add drama to the high contrast, yet neutral palette. Photographed by: Emily Minton Redfield

Custom contemporary chandelier for high ceiling spaces. The "Rain Drops" modern pendant light in clear and white glass combination, That make a graceful chandelier with an elegant design. Our "Rain drops" light pendants are made of fused art glass in unique colors and textures.. Our collection is custom design. every chandelier can be designed in any size or color. For details and catalog by email contact us: Sales@GalileeLighting.com For more artworks visit our website: www.GalileeLighting.com Our fused glass lighting are hand crafted in high temperature ovens, like blown glass lighting technique, what allows us to create breathtaking textures of glass and colors.

master bath, free standing tub, wall faucet, waterfall faucet, recessed lights, nook, cubby, brown tile, wall niche, spa, modern tub, tan walls, step up, towel heater, frameless shower, under cabinet lights, light counter, wall of mirrors, rectangle sink, quartz counter, beige tile, floating cabinets, his & her vanities, large walk-in shower, trey ceiling

Aaron Leitz
Inspiration for a timeless family room library remodel in San Francisco with gray walls

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Example of a trendy galley dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and an island

Photography: Stephani Buchman, Floral: Bluebird Event Design
Mid-sized danish galley light wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Globe Electric's Carolina 11" Dark Bronze Flush Mount Ceiling Light brings a timeless and contemporary look to any room. The simplicity of this design mixed with a dark bronze finish adds a modern feel to all decor styles. The seeded glass shade showcases the bulb of your choice to create a truly unique look. Fully dimmable with a compatible dimmer switch (sold separately) you can create the desired mood for any situation. Ideal for use in basements, bathrooms, bedrooms, dining rooms, entryways, hallways, kitchens, living rooms and more, this ceiling light is a perfectly timeless piece you need to invest in. Includes all mounting hardware for quick and easy installation and requires one medium base/E26 60-watt bulb (sold separately).

James Solomon Photographer
Eat-in kitchen - large contemporary l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Boston with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

Peter Rymwid
Transitional master dark wood floor bedroom photo in New York with beige walls and no fireplace

Ernesto Santalla was approached to create a new home for two Washington, DC lawyers wishing to downsize their living space. The move took them from a row house in Washington's historic Dupont Circle neighborhood to a two bedroom apartment in the vibrant, up-and-coming U Street Corridor. Our task was to transform a rather plain and generic apartment into a custom, sophisticated space in a few strategic moves. Ceiling details serve to define functional areas of the living space without creating divisions. Changing some doors from wood to frosted glass, creates a sense of continuity between spaces, and allows light to travel between spaces. Lighting was inserted strategically, to enhance certain functions of the home. The kitchen was partially enclosed with a plane of frosted glass to create visual separation from the main living space while still allowing natural light to filter in from the expansive wall of floor-to-ceiling windows. Color was used to reinforce the architectural intent and simplify spaces, such as the entry, which as many doors and frames. Furniture was selected to blend with the client's collection of heirloom pieces, creating a sophisticated juxtaposition. Statement pieces like a ceiling light from Viabizzuno create impact while maintaining the visual simplicity of our minimal approach. Photography by Geoffrey Hodgdon

James Lockhart photo
Example of a large classic master dark wood floor bedroom design in Atlanta with white walls and no fireplace

Floating custom high gloss white vanity by Walnut Street Woodworks. Herringbone marble wall tile. Porcelanosa floor tile. Pental Quartz countertops by Saddleback Design. Photography by David Lauer Photography Lead Architect Caroline Wilding

This home gym is both functional and aesthetically beautiful. With high wood ceilings and large scale art, you might think you're in a gallery. Photography by Michael Partenio

Mud Room adn Family Entry with Luxury style
Inspiration for a transitional mudroom remodel in Atlanta