Luminaires

Now, a larger opening between the dining room and the kitchen allows for spaciousness and added sunlight.

The new staircase displays a glass railing and floating walnut treads.

The designers painted the walls of the living room bright white and outfitted the space with custom millwork beneath the fireplace and modernist light fixtures and furniture.

A switchback staircase accommodates a grand piano handed down from Anton’s father.

The staircase landing looks down to the living and dining areas, with the study room in the distance.

Removing a wall between the living and dining areas greatly improved the flow of the main level. The live-edge walnut dining table was made by Goby Walnut and the Wishbone chairs are by Hans Wegner.

The master bathroom in this Gene Leedy-designed home in Florida is mostly original, with new grasscloth paper covering the formerly white walls. The midcentury modern bathroom vanity features muted wood and white tiles for a clean, modest look.

One of the smaller bedrooms is now configured as Roberta’s office. For easier access, the room has no door. Floor to ceiling storage can be opened using an app on her phone so she can easily access what’s inside.

With double height ceilings, the living room windows reach well above eyeline.

The conversation pit brings some lightness to the dark interior and is now a gathering place for the whole family.

Knocking out a wall between the kitchen and living room opened up the space and created an opportunity for a new island and additional seating. The counter chairs are vintage and a combination of 1985 'Tokyo Chairs' by Bieffelplast Italy and Gangso Mobler Danish counter stools.