Boasting views of the Museum of Natural History and Central Park, the Beaux Arts and French Renaissance style building built in 1900 was once home to a luxury hotel. Over the years multiple hotel rooms were combined into the larger apartment residences that exist today. The resulting units, while large in size, lacked the continuity of a single formed space. StudioLAB was presented with the challenge of re-designing the space to fit a modern family’s lifestyle today with the flexibility to adjust as they evolve into their tomorrow. Thus, the existing configuration was completely abandoned with new programmatic elements being relocated in each and every corner of the space. For clients that are big wine connoisseurs, the focal point of entry and circulation lies in a 400 bottle, custom built, blackened steel and glass, temperature controlled wine cabinet. The once enclosed living room was demolished to create one main entertaining space that includes a new dining area and open kitchen. Hafele bi-folding pocket door slides were used in the Living room wall unit to conceal the television, bar and display shelves when not in use. Posing as kitchen cabinetry, a hidden integrated door opens to reveal a guest bedroom with an en suite bathroom. Down the hallway of wide plank ebony stained walnut flooring, a compact powder room was built to house an original Paul Villinski installation of small butterflies cut from recycled aluminum cans, entitled Mistral. Continuing down the hall, and through one of the walnut veneered doors, is the shared kids bedroom where a custom-built bunk bed with integrated storage steps and desk was designed to allow for play space and a reading corner. The kids bathroom across the hall is decorated with custom Lego inspired hand cast concrete tiles and integrated pull-out footstools residing underneath the floating vanity. The master suite features a bio-ethanol fireplace wrapped in blackened steel and integrated into the Tabu veneered built-in. The spacious walk-in closet serves several purposes, which include housing the apartment’s new central HVAC system as well as a sleeping spot for the family’s dog. An integrated URC control system paired with Lutron Radio RA lighting keypads were installed to control the AV, HVAC, lighting and solar shades all by the use of smartphones.

Inspiration for a large timeless open concept and formal dark wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Toronto with a media wall, white walls, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace

In the kitchen looking toward the living room. Expansive window over kitchen sink. Custom stainless hood on soap stone. White marble counter tops. Combination of white painted and stained oak cabinets. Tin ceiling inlay above island. Greg Premru

Morgan Howarth
Kitchen/dining room combo - large coastal light wood floor kitchen/dining room combo idea in DC Metro with gray walls and no fireplace

Trendy eat-in kitchen photo in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and blue backsplash

A custom home built in a private mountainside lot takes advantage of the unique features of its lot for a cohesive yet unique design. This home features an open floor plan with ample living space, as well as a full lower level perfect for entertaining, a screened deck, gorgeous master suite, and an upscale mountain design style.

This relaxing outdoor area is warm and inviting with Flood Wood Care solid stain.
Example of a mid-sized classic backyard deck design

Design by Sutro Architects Interior Design by Adeeni Design Group Photography by Christopher Stark
Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped concrete floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen remodel in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white backsplash, an island and paneled appliances

Example of a mountain style home bar design in Minneapolis

Builder: Denali Custom Homes - Architectural Designer: Alexander Design Group - Interior Designer: Studio M Interiors - Photo: Spacecrafting Photography

John Granen
This is an example of a contemporary side yard garden path in Seattle.

Photo: Lisa Petrol
Large minimalist l-shaped porcelain tile open concept kitchen photo in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz countertops, an island, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash and paneled appliances

Interior Design by Karen Parham, KMP Interiors
Example of a transitional master bathroom design in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets

A combination of stain finishes and textures along with the waterfall island bring interest to this gorgeous kitchen. Photos by: Rod Foster
Inspiration for a huge coastal galley limestone floor open concept kitchen remodel in Orange County with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, cement tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Patio kitchen - country patio kitchen idea in San Francisco

Open format loft living, a view through the bedroom. Alyssa Lee Photography
Example of a small urban master medium tone wood floor bedroom design in Minneapolis with brown walls

Elliott Johnson Photographer
Farmhouse dining room photo in San Luis Obispo

Alan Blakely
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen remodel in Salt Lake City with recessed-panel cabinets, marble countertops, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, an undermount sink, beige cabinets, white backsplash and white countertops

Morning Room - General Contractor: Forte Estate Homes photo by Aidin Foster
Example of a mid-sized tuscan limestone floor and beige floor kitchen/dining room combo design in Orange County with no fireplace and beige walls