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To the newly high ceilings, the designers added barrel-like curves to some
areas with Durock cement tiled with thin brick. Reclaimed wood ceiling and
wall treatments added even more character. A foyer coat closet was removed,
which allowed more space in the kitchen, and a custom mudroom-style bench
was added to the entry area to accommodate coat storage.
"Precise and descriptive construction drawings were key to ensuring that all
demolition and reformation was done according to our vision," said Megan
O'Hanlon, who created the construction design documents in Revit."We had
to be cognizant of existing structural walls,plumbing and HVAC requirements
throughout the entire process. Some of these elements had to be designed
around, but we were able to incorporate them into the desired aesthetic."

ABOVE The master bathroom

blends rustic and modern style
before culminating in wall-towall view.

RIGHT Pocket barn doors open
up to a water closet where the
steam shower access panel is
hidden above.

CUSTOMIZING THE KITCHEN

Changes in the kitchen below the ceiling began with increasing the footprint
by moving it out three feet.The concept of the peninsula was maintained, but
Crosby included a waterfall on both ends, which gives it the illusion of being
an island. Taking the kitchen cabinets to the ceiling offers more storage and
the impression of greater height.
The previous kitchen had dark cabinets, a smaller profile and a thin slab
on the peninsula. Crosby added custom and high-end finishes to the new
gourmet kitchen like a 4-ft. sink with dual faucets, a restaurant-level wine
dispenser, built-in coffee service with a direct water line to the extra beverage undercounter glass cooler, a paneled refrigerator and freezer and a 48-in.
range with grilling options. It required moving gas and water lines, as well as
adding more water lines for the coffee.
The custom cabinetry includes two-sided glass cabinets on either side of
the stainless vent hood, allowing for profile visibility. The island countertop
is quartzite with edges laminated to exaggerate the thickness. It looks like a
3-in. slab, but it is simply built up on the edges to appear that way, keeping it
an acceptable weight for the penthouse limitations. The marble backsplash
has stainless-steel grout, adding shine above the granite countertop with a
leather finish.

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MASTERLY BATH

This space, which is now accessible through a walk-in closet complete with a
morning bar, also got a total upgrade. Initially, the floor plan included a door
from the master bedroom into the en-suite, but that required the bed to face
away from the window.To situate the bed for the best view, Crosby enclosed
the connecting door, created a more substantial doorway into the closet and
opened the closet into the bathroom. The wall from the closet is covered in
mosaic marble tile, adding to the luxury factor in the bathroom.

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