Taking a drab downtown condo and turning it into a light, airy, retreat for a professional, not only to enjoy for himself but for overnight guests as well!

Taking a drab downtown condo and turning it into a light, airy, retreat for a professional, not only to enjoy for himself but for overnight guests as well!

Living Room with hall and new custom porthole doors. Interior architecture and design by Lisa Tharp. Photography by Michael J. Lee
Inspiration for a transitional open concept light wood floor living room remodel in Boston with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a concealed tv

Taking a drab downtown condo and turning it into a light, airy, retreat for a professional, not only to enjoy for himself but for overnight guests as well!

Taking a drab downtown condo and turning it into a light, airy, retreat for a professional, not only to enjoy for himself but for overnight guests as well!

Taking a drab downtown condo and turning it into a light, airy, retreat for a professional, not only to enjoy for himself but for overnight guests as well!

Taking a drab downtown condo and turning it into a light, airy, retreat for a professional, not only to enjoy for himself but for overnight guests as well!

This custom modern home office features a Murphy bed for overnight guests as well as a desk that neatly tucks away in a cabinet.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern built-in desk light wood floor home office remodel in Philadelphia with blue walls and no fireplace

The first floor guest suite includes a private bathroom and walk in closet. If you have overnight or long-term guests, a designated bathroom may be your number one priority - especially for guests who would appreciate privacy. Design Tip: consider nixing the tub - and adding a walk-in shower. Many new home master suites (and guest suites) are focusing on the shower and leaving out the tub.

Taking a drab downtown condo and turning it into a light, airy, retreat for a professional, not only to enjoy for himself but for overnight guests as well!

Taking a drab downtown condo and turning it into a light, airy, retreat for a professional, not only to enjoy for himself but for overnight guests as well!

Taking a drab downtown condo and turning it into a light, airy, retreat for a professional, not only to enjoy for himself but for overnight guests as well!

Taking a drab downtown condo and turning it into a light, airy, retreat for a professional, not only to enjoy for himself but for overnight guests as well!

Taking a drab downtown condo and turning it into a light, airy, retreat for a professional, not only to enjoy for himself but for overnight guests as well!

Taking a drab downtown condo and turning it into a light, airy, retreat for a professional, not only to enjoy for himself but for overnight guests as well!

Taking a drab downtown condo and turning it into a light, airy, retreat for a professional, not only to enjoy for himself but for overnight guests as well!

Taking a drab downtown condo and turning it into a light, airy, retreat for a professional, not only to enjoy for himself but for overnight guests as well!

Taking a drab downtown condo and turning it into a light, airy, retreat for a professional, not only to enjoy for himself but for overnight guests as well!

Taking a drab downtown condo and turning it into a light, airy, retreat for a professional, not only to enjoy for himself but for overnight guests as well!