ASID Design Excellence First Place Residential – Whole House Under 2,500 SF: Michael Merrill Design Studio completely remodeled this Edwardian penthouse to create a cohesive space that reflected the client’s desire to have each room unique and different from one another, ranging in styles from traditional to modern, masculine to feminine. Photos © Paul Dyer Photography

Complete kitchen and guest bathroom remodel with IKEA cabinetry, custom VG Fir doors, quartz countertop, ceramic tile backsplash, and grouted LVT tile flooring

The challenge of merging contemporary design with a classic traditional interior is emblematic of the vitality experienced in the evolution of Philadelphia’s urban fabric. The design of this Center City apartment engages a rich discourse between the new and the existing, focusing on areas of the residence that contradicted the new owners’ aesthetic and lifestyle. The elevator opens to the center of the spacious living area that includes the foyer, kitchen and living room. The serene, geometric character of the foyer enhances the sense of arrival – offering a moment to contemplate the owners’ art, the interplay of the old and the new, and the subtleties of light. The kitchen, while fully functional, willingly and quietly participates in the composition. Symmetry and asymmetry are seamlessly woven. The depth and endurance of daily experiences are the ingredients that transform architecture into a vital framework for living. As it relates to a home, the framework requires a resonate balance of comfort and drama, achieved here with a cast of dynamic materials and details that subtly collaborate in simple composition. Barry Halkin and Todd Mason Photography

Bathroom detail

Ryan Begley Photography

Beautiful hexagon glass mosaic all over main floor and shower floor of this small shower bathroom. Picket tile adorns the shower walls in a fun, multi shade green colorway.

One of Two on suite bathrooms in this unit, All white tile, tub and grout. Hinged glass panel to allows entry into the tub area. Lighted mirror front allows for one less light fixture in the bathroom. Pocket door with magnetic latch system. Phot's by Marcello D'Aureli Photo's by Marcello D'Aureli Photo's By Marcello D'Aureli

Nestled into the trees, the simple forms of this home seem one with nature. Designed to collect rainwater and exhaust the home’s warm air in the summer, the double-incline roof is defined by exposed beams of beautiful Douglas fir. The Original plan was designed with a growing family in mind, but also works well for this client’s destination location and entertaining guests. The 3 bedroom, 3 bath home features en suite bedrooms on both floors. In the great room, an operable wall of glass opens the house onto a shaded deck, with spectacular views of Center Bay on Gambier Island. Above - the peninsula sitting area is the perfect tree-fort getaway, for conversation and relaxing. Open to the fireplace below and the trees beyond, it is an ideal go-away place to inspire and be inspired.

The tub was eliminated in favor of a large walk-in shower featuring double shower heads, multiple shower sprays, a steam unit, two wall-mounted teak seats, a curbless glass enclosure and a minimal infinity drain. Additional floor space in the design allowed us to create a separate water closet. A pocket door replaces a standard door so as not to interfere with either the open shelving next to the vanity or the water closet entrance. We kept the location of the skylight and added a new window for additional light and views to the yard. We responded to the client’s wish for a modern industrial aesthetic by featuring a large metal-clad double vanity and shelving units, wood porcelain wall tile, and a white glass vanity top. Special features include an electric towel warmer, medicine cabinets with integrated lighting, and a heated floor. Industrial style pendants flank the mirrors, completing the symmetry. Photo: Peter Krupenye

Double sinks, floating vanity cabinets, and an open marble shower make this incredibly spacious master bath a showcase. Tom Grimes Photography Luxe Home Company

Eine offene Wohnfläche mit abgetrennten Bereichen fürs Wohnen, Essen und Schlafen zeichnen dieses kleine Apartment in Berlin Mitte aus. Das Interior Design verbindet moderne Stücke mit Vintage-Objekten und Maßanfertigungen. Dabei wurden passende Objekte aus ganz Europa zusammengetragen und mit vorhandenen Kunstwerken und Liebhaberstücken verbunden. Mobiliar und Beleuchtung schaffen so einen harmonischen Raum mit Stil und außergewöhnlichen Extras wie Barbie-Kleiderhaken oder der Tapete im Badezimmer, einer Sonderanfertigung. In die Gesamtgestaltung sind auch passgenaue Tischlerarbeiten integriert. Sie schaffen großen und unauffälligen Stauraum für Schuhe, Bücher und Küchenutensilien. Kleider finden nun zudem in einem begehbaren Schrank Platz. INTERIOR DESIGN & STYLING: THE INNER HOUSE MÖBELDESIGN UND UMSETZUNG: Jenny Orgis, https://salon.io/jenny-orgis FOTOS: © THE INNER HOUSE, Fotograf: Manuel Strunz, www.manuu.eu Artwork Wallpaper: Felicity Marshall, http://www.felicitypmarshall.com

A former client came to us to renovate her cramped master bathroom into a serene, spa-like setting. Armed with an inspiration photo from a magazine, we set out and commissioned a local, custom furniture maker to produce the cabinetry. The hand-distressed reclaimed wormy chestnut vanities and linen closet bring warmth to the space while the painted shiplap and white glass countertops brighten it up. Handmade subway tiles welcome you into the bright shower and wood-look porcelain tile offers a practical flooring solution that still softens the space. It’s not hard to imagine yourself soaking in the deep freestanding tub letting your troubles melt away. Matt Villano Photography

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