Residential
HARBOR VISTA
PROJECT NARRATIVE
A Full Gut Renovation
This renovation was deeply personal. Designed for myself, an interior designer and artist, and my husband, a retired NFL player, the project was a complete gut transformation rooted in intention, discipline, and architectural clarity.
Our vision was to create a streamlined, modern home that could house a life well lived without feeling like a gallery of accolades. With expansive windows framing sweeping city and water views, wall space was limited, demanding thoughtful, integrated solutions for storage, display, and daily function. The design challenge became an exercise in restraint: how to honor legacy while preserving aesthetic integrity.
Custom millwork became the backbone of the home. A fully built in pantry, high end cabinetry, and a sculptural television panel wall with a floating credenza establish both order and visual strength. In the kitchen, exotic Arizona Shadow quartzite with dramatic double waterfall edges anchors the space with quiet power, its veining adding movement against the tailored cabinetry.
A custom glass stairwell introduces architectural lightness, allowing sightlines to remain open while adding a refined contemporary edge. Throughout the home, millwork was designed not only for storage but for storytelling. My husband’s most treasured accomplishments, including his Super Bowl rings, are displayed with intention in integrated niches that feel curated rather than ornamental.
In the primary bedroom, a fully custom built in wall frames the bed in rich millwork, softened by wallpaper that adds subtle texture and depth. The composition feels architectural and enveloping. The secondary bedroom features a custom Murphy bed seamlessly integrated into bespoke cabinetry, allowing the space to transition effortlessly between guest suite and functional workspace.
The primary bath is a study in materiality, layered in marble and travertine for a grounded yet elevated atmosphere. Clean lines, restrained detailing, and luminous stone surfaces create a spa like environment that feels both masculine and serene.
Area: Kitchen
The 9-foot-high double waterfall design in the kitchen is a stunning feature that adds a touch of drama to the space. Using high-end materials such as rare Arizona Shadow quartzite and custom two-toned cabinets with high gloss uppers and warm wood lower cabinets creates a contrasting statement that elevates the design. LED under cabinet lighting provide function for cooking and creates a warm ambience.
Area: Stairwell
We designed a bespoke stairwell including custom glass panels and metal handrails that were welded by artisans on-site.
Area: Displays
We designed two custom recessed wall units to showcase our clients personal Superbowl rings and trophy. Each unit is illuminated with integrated LED lighting. Steps also have recessed step lighting.
Area: Pantry
On the second floor, a new world of design awaits. We designed a contemporary pantry that seamlessly extends from floor to ceiling and wall to wall. The second floor has porcelain tile flooring. We collaborated with the same artisan to create an entertainment center included a recessed wall of wood panels and an integrated floating credenza to house all electronics.
Area: Balcony
The balcony floor is a herringbone brick pattern to mimic the architecture of the surrounding historic Fells Point neighborhood seen from every angle of the 600 sq ft balcony.
Area: Hallway
The first floor is a light oak herringbone LVP.
Area: Bedroom
The primary bedroom showcases beautiful artisan built millwork that surrounds the bed that is tucked in the recessed in the center. Behind the headboard is a contrasting textured wallpaper. We have installed recessed led puck lights as reading lights above each side of the bed. The additional LED strip lighting surrounds the millwork around the bed creating a moody glow.
Area: Guest Bathroom
The guest bathroom has large format tiles on the floor and walls. A textured 3D concrete mosaic backsplash is tucked behind the custom cut mirror that is illuminated by LED strip lighting. We installed a ceiling track for the shower curtain so it would blend seamlessly into the ceiling. The counters are a beautiful granite and we designed a custom floating vanity with additional LED lighting underneath that casts a warm glow across the floor.