Modern art sculpture on wall, sculpture of a woman on pedestal, light-filled living room with white curtains, beige couch, and white side tables.

Palm Beach Residence
Palm Beach, Florida

Size
2,000 sf
Architect
MR Architecture + Decor
Role
Senior Project Architect
Photography
Francois Dischinger

When the client inherited a Palm Beach apartment in a 1970s oceanfront condo, it needed a simpler layout and updated features. The extensive renovation involved removing several walls to create an airy, open floorplan that maximizes the stunning ocean views. Three of the kitchen’s four walls were taken down, and a folding wall was added between the living room and primary bedroom to offer flexibility between openness and privacy. This design allows for an uninterrupted ocean view across the entire width of the apartment.

The calming atmosphere is enhanced by rich materials in a muted color scheme: gallery-white walls contrast with gray cork floors in the living room and bedroom, white-stained wood in the kitchen, and limestone in the bathrooms. Every major room was reoriented to face the ocean, and a new window was added in the primary bathroom to capture another glimpse of the water.

As an art consultant, the client planned to add several new artworks, which played a key role in the design process. Three striking pieces were installed in the main living area: a large ceramic wall relief by Brie Ruais, a wood and plaster sculpture by David Amado, and a painting by Louise Fishman positioned above the server. The apartment’s white and gray furnishings were chosen to complement the minimalist backdrop, with vibrant pops of color scattered throughout.

Modern living room with beige sectional sofa, art pieces on wall, white dining table with chairs, and large windows with sheer curtains.
Three circular stepping stones on a well-kept green lawn leading to a modern white building with balconies overlooking the ocean.
Balcony with white chairs, a round table with food, overlooking the ocean, with a clear sky and some trees below.
A bedroom with a bed, beige bedding, and pillows. There are two white lamps on black nightstands, and a vase with orange and white flowers on one. A framed black-and-white abstract art piece hangs on the white wall. A chair with a woven throw blanket and a matching stool are in the foreground. Large sheer curtains cover the window, diffusing natural light.
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, a white countertop, flower vase, sink, and a view of the living room with dining chairs and a sliding glass door.
Modern living room with a long white cabinet, colorful books on white shelves, framed artwork of a woman, a striped bag, and a potted plant with orange flowers on top.
View of a shower area with wooden and terrazzo tiles, two rolled white towels, and small bottles of toiletries on a built-in shelf.
Modern bathroom with wood-textured walls and flooring, a bathtub with a speckled white and gray sealing, a floating glass partition, and a green bench.
A modern bedroom with a bed, side table with a small plant, and large windows with sheer curtains, natural light filling the room, and a decorative turtle sculpture on the floor near the bed.
Beach scene with grassy dunes in the foreground, sandy shoreline, and the ocean in the background under a partly cloudy sky with white clouds.

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