Urban Sophistication

Color, texture and soft upholstery add warmth and sophistication to the living area of this 800sf apartment in Washington, DC.
A relaxing reading space in the bedroom.
The living space, with contemporary furniture and views of the City Center plaza.
Contemporary furniture in the the Dining space, bathed in natural light from the City Center plaza.
A sophisticated art collection accents contemporary furniture and built-ins.
Clean, contemporary built-ins keep this sophisticated space free of clutter.
The bedroom door is hidden in the built-ins, creating a clean, sophisticated space for entertaining.
Elegant built-ins keep the media center out of sight.
Elegant built-ins keep the media center clean and orderly.
Elegant custom furniture and built-ins create a cozy yet sophisticated bedroom
A custom headboard is paired with an upholstered bed and elegant furniture.
An unassuming entry way provides an elegant background for a sophisticated art collection, and hides the bedroom door.
An unassuming entry way provides an elegant background for a sophisticated art collection, and hides the bedroom door.
Elegant drapery provides privacy from the City Center plaza below.

Ernesto Santalla took a fine, high end condo space and took it to new heights. Built-in cabinetry hides AV equipment, adds storage and brings the warmth of wood to the spaces. Lacquer panels create the entrance to the one bedroom pied-a-terre as a gallery. Contemporary Italian furnishings add sophistication to this apartment in the City Center complex in Washington, DC.

Photos by Geoffrey Hodgdon