Downtown Portland, Maine

downtown
Pied-á-Terre

A light-filled city apartment, thoughtfully furnished as a calm retreat from downtown Portland. Contemporary furnishings, art and natural materials create a home that feels collected rather than decorated.

Design Notes

A calm retreat in the city, curated, not decorated.

Rather than changing the architecture, this project focused on atmosphere. Existing architectural details provided the backdrop, while furniture, lighting, textiles and artwork were selected to create a home that feels calm, personal and quietly expressive.

Vintage rugs introduce warmth beneath contemporary furnishings, while plants, natural materials and original artwork soften the minimalist palette. Every object has space to breathe, allowing the apartment to feel refined, personal and comfortably lived in.

Corner of white kitchen with a modern vases tulip table, ghost chairs, sheepskins and colourful rug and artwork
Modern white living room with neutral sofa, plants, transparent coffee table and minimalist decor. 
a quiet sense of discovery

Long sightlines, natural light and carefully placed artwork create moments of discovery throughout the apartment.

View down minimalist hallway, rustic large plant wood floors with modern colorful artwork and man walking.
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