This serene waterfront apartment in Baltimore was designed as a sanctuary for a high-performing emergency medicine doctor whose demanding travel schedule made intentional relaxation and rejuvenation at home an absolute priority. The client envisioned a home that supported her wellness rituals and offered a retreat from her fast-paced career.

The client, an avid traveler, has personally collected artwork and objects from her journeys around the world. These meaningful pieces are thoughtfully integrated throughout the apartment, adding warmth, cultural richness, and a strong sense of personal history to the space.

With wellness at the heart of this project, we collaborated closely to carve out a dedicated space within the apartment to serve as a restorative zone. The resulting wellness suite is thoughtfully separated from the main living area by an adjustable partition. This feature offers flexibility depending on the client’s needs—it can be opened to let natural light flood through and visually connect the space to the rest of the apartment or closed to create a more private environment ideal for restoration.

We curated a multi-functional zone designed specifically for red light therapy, massage treatments, and quiet reflection. Soft lighting, tranquil textures, and a focus on natural materials create an immersive wellness environment that reflects the client’s earthy, grounded aesthetic. As part of the overall update, we installed new hardwood flooring with a tactile, natural finish to enhance the organic feel of the home and bring visual warmth and continuity throughout.

Responding to the client’s need for both utility and calm, we designed custom shelving that integrates seamlessly into the architecture of the space. A built-in bench offers comfortable seating with discreet storage underneath—perfect for stowing therapy equipment and essentials without disrupting the serene aesthetic.

The existing wet bar was reimagined to align with the spa-like tone of the wellness suite. We introduced natural finishes and elegant, streamlined fixtures to provide a cohesive look while supporting the client's needs for hydration and self-care rituals.

This project is a celebration of balance—of functionality and calm, modernity and warmth. It’s a deeply personal sanctuary that honors our client’s healing profession by nurturing her own well-being at home.

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