Expansive Contemporary Penthouse

High ceilings and expansive windows create a calming space that welcomes in the great outdoors to this exquisite penthouse. A large staircase is the crown jewel, creating massive visual impact.

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October 20, 2015

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Contemporary Living Room Features Gray Velvet Sofa

Class meets comfort in this sitting area. Beige walls are the perfect backdrop for the gently hued sofa, which almost looks platinum. The clean-lined lamp and simple accessories have a calming effect, while the flokati rug and pillows give the sense of luxury. Modern art and a beautifully designed coffee table complete the living room.

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Stylish Living Space Flows Into Sophisticated Study

With a mix of different design elements, this stunning home can best be described as eclectic. Looking from the living room into the library/study, you get both a punch of vibrant color and the soothing, neutral tones of hardwood and leather. Accessories make the space feel both adorned and personal, and all the sitting areas seem comfortable and inviting.

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Open Concept Living and Dining Space With Large Windows

This open living space derives its personality from a bright blue sofa and a funky animal-print bench. The room is crowned by a stunning staircase featuring sleek black metal railings. A hardwood table in the dining room seats several comfortably in simple upholstered chairs. Windows throughout the space keep the room light and glamorous.

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Sitting Area Features Flowering Plant in Chrome Vase & Neutral Armchairs

Flowers and plants automatically bring life and beauty into a room. Pretty white flowers rest in a chrome vase atop a rustic-meets-modern coffee table, both rugged and elegant. Simple armchairs with patterned pillows seem both clean and inviting, while the flokati area rug brings an added element of funk and comfort.

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Light, Windowed Room With Blue Velvet Sofas

Light, light and more light! The designer's talent shows through here in ability to make a space that's both formal and relaxed — with aid from those amazing floor-to-ceiling windows. Soothing tones of blue and cream and a flowering branch placed just so echo the great outdoors. A flokati pillow and a zebra print pillow add some modern funk, and simple accessories bring personality without clutter.

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Teen Bedroom Features Lovely Gold Patterned Accent Wall

Accessories are everything. This bedroom features a Hollywood glamor-inspired theme with gold patterned wallpaper. A lucite lamp is a perfect touch, providing personality without taking away from the wallpaper's charm. A simple photo and vase of tulips are all the room needs to feel personalized and inviting.

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Neutral Dining Room With Wood Dining Table and White Chairs

The high ceilings showcase the beautiful, contemporary staircase in this dining room, and white walls let the room's elements be the stars of the show. The wood dining table is simple but impactful, and contemporary chairs are upholstered to keep diners comfortable through long, amazing meals. Modern art adds a splash of color, dimension and personality.

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Living Room With Blue Sofa and Modern Sculpture

This lush blue sofa is a perfect place to relax after a long day. Comfortable white pillows are a stark contrast to the velvety couch, and botanicals on the rustic-yet-modern coffee table add a nature-inspired feel. A modern sculpture and painting in the background add interest to the space.

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Kitchen Nook With Glass Table and Upholstered Chairs

This home is all about the amazing 360-degree views from the fabulous floor-to-ceiling windows. The furnishings in this kitchen nook are clean and simple, creating a perfect spot for a calm morning coffee. Polished surfaces reflect the light from the outdoors and keep the space feeling bright.

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Large Staircase Creates Visual Impact in Dining Room

High ceilings and expansive windows create a calming space that welcomes in the great outdoors. A simple but delightful dining table is surrounded by comfortable chairs; simple succulents on the table bring nature inside in a subtle way. Modern art is splashed throughout the room, adding elegance and color. A large staircase crowns the room, creating massive visual impact.

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Neutral Dining Room With Contemporary Upholstered Chairs

This dining room is the perfect place to entertain. Neutral colors and comfortable upholstered chairs set the stage for long and lively conversations over a delicious meal. Simple succulents give the space a natural feel, and modern art creates a conversation piece.

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Living Room Boasts Blue Sofas and Zebra Print Bench

Blues take center stage in this classy living room, from the velvety sofas to the patterned pillows and even the coffee table books. Of course, there's no missing the zebra print sofa, which really livens up the soothing space. A flokati rug brings in a splash of whimsy, which is tempered by a clean-lined, contemporary coffee table. Flowering branches bring nature in and provide the crowning design touch to the space.

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Contemporary Living Room Features Plenty of Windows

Matching blue sofas mirror one another for a space that's symmetrical and fabulous. However, it's the windows that star in this comfortable living room. They surround the room, bringing light in from all angles. The zebra print bench is a fun conversation piece, and the flokati area rug adds warmth, comfort and a little bit of funk.

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Contemporary Dining Room Boasts Striking Staircase

This expansive and exquisite dining room feels understated and extravagant at the same time. From the stunning staircase to the colorful art, the space is both peaceful and vibrant. The large dining table provides a comfortable place for eight to enjoy a lively meal, and the high ceilings bring a sense of grandeur to the space.

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Living Room With Gray Velvet Sectional, Modern Art & Flokati Rug

It's hard to tell the more beautiful art in the room: the modern pieces on the wall, or the expansive windows! While this space looks polished, it also feels inviting and comfortable, thanks to the plush flokati rug and the casually placed pillows. The sofa is large enough to lounge with a good book, and the glass-topped coffee table creates utility without overwhelming the clean room.

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Master Bedroom Features Curved Corner Bed & Graphic, Upholstered Bench

This sparse master bedroom is the picture of elegance. Coordinating pillows and bench make the space feel tidy and neat, and white linens echo the clean, comfortable feel of the room. The unique bed and headboard feature curved corners, and simple art and a bedside lamp perfect the simplicity of the space.

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Entryway With Striking Modern Art & Black Distressed Sideboard

Striking modern art is an attention-grabber in this entryway. Coordinating paintings pair up for double impact, and the distressed sideboard provides utility with simplicity, letting the art take center stage.

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Library With Built-in Wood Shelves, Brown Leather Sofa & Neutral Armchair

Traditional library colors and materials -- such as the wood built-in shelves and the brown leather sofa -- are placed in this space that is anything but traditional. A funky, southwest-inspired rug brings red, blue and green hues into the room, and a beautiful painting echoes those colors. Accents placed on the shelves add a personal touch to the library, which also features simple but intriguing small tables plus an additional chair for reading or lounging.

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Penthouse Features Piano, Framed Portrait & View of the Capitol Building

A view of the Capitol building through the window brings immediate elegance and importance to this space -- a perfect spot for a stunning, black piano. The space is kept simple, letting those two elements shine through. A small but beautiful portrait completes the space.

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White Bedroom With Red, Maroon and Gold Accents

This is the perfect bedroom for a very smart, chic and fashion-savvy teenage girl — a posh white room with a nod to old Hollywood glamor. Fabulous gold and white vintage-inspired wallpaper showcases the tall accent wall behind the bed. The rest of the room is dressed with textural fabrics, vintage touches and gold accessories.

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White Teen Bedroom With Audrey Hepburn Artwork

Audrey Hepburn herself might fall in love with this large bedroom designed for a savvy, stylish teenager. The space echoes old Hollywood glamor, featuring vintage bedside tables and touches of gold throughout the room. White bedding keeps the area feeling clean and fresh, while purpley-red chairs and accents add a punch to the otherwise-neutral space.

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Expansive Contemporary Penthouse

Related To:

Shop This Look

Contemporary Living Room Features Gray Velvet Sofa

Stylish Living Space Flows Into Sophisticated Study

Open Concept Living and Dining Space With Large Windows

Sitting Area Features Flowering Plant in Chrome Vase & Neutral Armchairs

Light, Windowed Room With Blue Velvet Sofas

Teen Bedroom Features Lovely Gold Patterned Accent Wall

Neutral Dining Room With Wood Dining Table and White Chairs

Living Room With Blue Sofa and Modern Sculpture

Kitchen Nook With Glass Table and Upholstered Chairs

Large Staircase Creates Visual Impact in Dining Room

Neutral Dining Room With Contemporary Upholstered Chairs

Living Room Boasts Blue Sofas and Zebra Print Bench

Contemporary Living Room Features Plenty of Windows

Contemporary Dining Room Boasts Striking Staircase

Living Room With Gray Velvet Sectional, Modern Art & Flokati Rug

Master Bedroom Features Curved Corner Bed & Graphic, Upholstered Bench

Entryway With Striking Modern Art & Black Distressed Sideboard

Library With Built-in Wood Shelves, Brown Leather Sofa & Neutral Armchair

Penthouse Features Piano, Framed Portrait & View of the Capitol Building

White Bedroom With Red, Maroon and Gold Accents

White Teen Bedroom With Audrey Hepburn Artwork

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