The design of this four bedroom Upper West Side apartment involved the complete renovation of one half of the unit and the remodeling of the other half. The main living space includes a foyer, lounge, library, kitchen and island. The library can be converted into the fourth bedroom by deploying a series of sliding/folding glass doors together with a pivoting wall panel to separate it from the rest of the living area. The kitchen is delineated as a special space within the open floor plan by virtue of a folded wooden volume around the island - inviting casual congregation and dining. All three bathrooms were designed with a common language of modern finishes and fixtures, with functional variations depending on their location within the apartment. New closets serve each bedroom as well as the foyer and lounge spaces. Materials are kept to a limited palette of dark stained wood flooring, American Walnut for bathroom vanities and the kitchen island, white gloss and lacquer finish cabinetry, and translucent glass door panelling with natural anodized aluminum trim. Lightly veined carrara marble lines the bathroom floors and walls. www.archphoto.com

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This modern renovation creates a focal point for a cool and modern living room with a linear fireplace surrounded by a wall of wood grain granite. The TV nook is recessed for safety and to create a flush plane for the stone and television. The firebox is enhanced with black enamel panels as well as driftwood and crystal media. The stainless steel surround matches the mixed metal accents of the furnishings.

The new, highly decorated interior of a former Library, now used as a Living Room.
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This Study doubles as a Guest Room with custom steel and rich walnut book cases that wrap the room for storage and function.
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The best of the present and past merge in this distinctive new design inspired by two classic all-American architectural styles. The roomy main floor includes a spacious living room, well-planned kitchen and dining area, large (15- by 15-foot) library and a handy mud room perfect for family living. Upstairs three family bedrooms await. The lower level features a family room, large home theater, billiards area and an exercise room.

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This minimalist home office provides a functional workspace—perfect for writing and research (& surfing delicious home designs on Houzz). The large print on the wall was made by a good friend and keeping her diplomas close by gives the resident the motivation to keep on working toward her next one.

The main corridor, which doubles as a gallery, is differentiated by thin vertical windows that balance the requirement for natural light with the need to provide space for hanging artwork. Photo by Paul Finkel | Piston Design

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