Campbell Brown's Soaring Manhattan Penthouse Is a Beautiful Interpretation of the Open Floor Plan

Hillman used bespoke Solstys floor coverings in round, almost biomorphic shapes to designate separate living spaces on either side of that central dining table.

Sticking with a diaphanous, largely neutral palette-with pops of color coming from the family's trove of mostly contemporary art-allowed Hillman to create a sense of unity across the vast volume of open space.

The translucent quality of the material lends a luminescent quality to the room. 'It's almost as if you were to shine a light on a piece of alabaster,' she explains.

'I love design and I wanted every piece to be special,' Brown explains. 'But I also have teenage boys and dogs, so every room needed to feel welcoming and comfortable. The space couldn't be too formal.'

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