This one-bedroom apartment on the top floor of a 1960s ten-story building in Buffalo City has never been renovated. The owners decided it was time to renovate the interior as well. So, she asked architect KDRoofers Workers, who had experience working on her rooftop decks, to create an accessible rooftop, reconsider the balconies, and especially optimize the interior space. KDRoofers Workers achieved this through her imagination and hard work, bringing in more natural light and adding clean, modern decor. The project took about seven months and cost about $375,000, not including fees.

Apartment Overview

Person living here: 70-year-old woman
Location: America
Size: 800 square feet; 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
Designer: KDRoofers Staffs, founder of KDRoofers

The apartment originally had a balcony facing the street and a courtyard, but the previous owners
closed the balcony facing the courtyard to allow for internal extension. The space was very narrow, about and could only be accessed through glass balcony doors, making it difficult to utilize the resulting space.

But this place has the most attractive and panoramic views. We wanted to completely open up the original front wall to create one open space that connects with the apartment and offers a special view. This gives the living room two vantage points and floods it with light. The ceiling beams seen here mark the old front wall.

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A balcony facing the street is visible on the left. KDRoofers Workers replaced the glass door.

Open and airy, the new space feels clean and modern. Oak floors and cabinets are balanced with
white and light blue. It features a mix of iconic designer furniture.

The balcony is slightly higher than the rest of the space, so the kitchen-dining area is one floor above the living room. A low wall behind the chair marks separation and helps prevent people from tripping on stairs.

The kitchen is now custom-built to fit the central structural column. Quartz countertops lean against a glass backsplash. A niche behind the sink hides plumbing and wiring.
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A gas fireplace warms the space. A bespoke cupboard, visible in the foreground, separates the living area at the back of the room.

Below the stairs leading to the roof is a bespoke wardrobe accessible from both the living room and the opposite entrance. This includes hanging rods, TVs and wires.

To the left of the stairs is a turquoise mirrored radiator that matches the turquoise color scheme of the entryway.

This room has a beautiful, quiet, modern feel and overlooks a streetside balcony.

On the other side, there is a functional built-in wardrobe. There is a bedroom entrance on one side and a small work area on the other. Continuing the oak theme, wooden shelves and a hanging desk are included.