Using bright, oversized wall tiles with horizontal stripes helps make the bathroom feel even larger. Hannah suggested lowering the knee wall and relocating the frameless shower glass to create a built-in shower bench-it’s a vast improvement. The previous finishes were dated and the shower felt cramped. “Our primary bathroom renovation was equally important. A lot of thought went into the space-planning to maximize its usability: We enlarged the island to extend it to the side wall and create a galley-style kitchen with lots of counter space and room for guests, added height to the upper cabinets for extra storage, and replaced the former pantry with cabinetry. “We also installed a completely new kitchen and updated the cabinetry, countertops, appliances, and backsplash tile. “We treated the unit as a blank slate and essentially underwent a gut renovation. We installed new wide-plank hardwood flooring: We removed an awkward transition from wood to tile at the kitchen and ran the wood lengthwise in the unit to visually enlarge the space. Planters: West Elm counter stools: Target pendants: Moe’s Home. Hannah sourced them from a sidewalk sale from another local DC design firm, Lisa & Leroy. “The kitchen pendants were an amazing find. ![]() What’s the best deal you’ve received on an item for your home? Sofa: vintage, recovered in Maharam fabric. Because of our high ceilings, we paired these with custom linen drapes from Fabricut to add softness to the space. Additionally, the woven wood was an important, albeit subtle, added layer of texture to the space. We love the flexibility of our Hunter Douglas top-down, bottom-up shades to create the right level of privacy, comfort, and light. We are also on the third floor opposite a busy charter school. Our unit faces due south, and we get a lot of direct sunlight. ![]() What’s the biggest splurge you purchased for your home? Dining room chairs: vintage, inherited dining table: Crate & Barrel shelving unit: West Elm. ![]() “When furnishing the space, the goal was to create a layered and curated yet uncluttered feel by pairing our existing craftsman, mid-century, and East Asian furnishings, rugs, and art pieces with more contemporary, sculptural pieces, such as the bouclé ottoman, natural steel living room shelves, and the new primary bedroom Crate & Barrel winged bed. We paired creams, greiges, and light blues with rich wood, dark stone, and mixed-metal hardware to highlight and amplify the rug and the furniture scheme. “Our daughter, Hannah, was inspired by our authentic heirloom Persian rugs to create the decorating scheme for the unit. What was your inspiration for the home’s aesthetic? Window shades: Hunter Douglas drapes: Fabricut sconces: Generation Lighting art: custom by artist Susan Cramer armchair: Madison Park sofa: vintage, recovered in Maharam fabric ottoman: TOV furniture. Here, we chat with Goldberg about the condo:
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