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Collection by Andrea Smith

Modern Split-Level Interiors

These homes embraced (or re-created) the odd architectural character of split-level designs. Explore these one-of-a-kind interiors.

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A half flight of stairs connects the main living area and the den.
A half flight of stairs connects the main living area and the den.
Many of Vandemoortele’s objects were collected on her travels around the world, including an antique Japanese screen, a vintage lamp purchased in Arizona, an antique Mongolian side table bought in Ulan Bator, and a rich textile mix. Two brass shades from a local thrift shop are arranged as a floor sculpture, and the cane daybed in her suite is by prolific Belgian designer Maarten van Severen.
Many of Vandemoortele’s objects were collected on her travels around the world, including an antique Japanese screen, a vintage lamp purchased in Arizona, an antique Mongolian side table bought in Ulan Bator, and a rich textile mix. Two brass shades from a local thrift shop are arranged as a floor sculpture, and the cane daybed in her suite is by prolific Belgian designer Maarten van Severen.
This office is up one flight of stairs from the ground floor, but still down half a level from Braver's library (seen through the door).
This office is up one flight of stairs from the ground floor, but still down half a level from Braver's library (seen through the door).
A bright-orange polyurethane coating rescues the dugout from any suggestion of darkness or dinginess.
A bright-orange polyurethane coating rescues the dugout from any suggestion of darkness or dinginess.
Ray Kappe relaxes in the central living space, which offers views onto other shared family zones. Behind him is a view down into his office. Half a level up, Shelly Kappe stands at the entrance to the upper family room.
Ray Kappe relaxes in the central living space, which offers views onto other shared family zones. Behind him is a view down into his office. Half a level up, Shelly Kappe stands at the entrance to the upper family room.
Patterns for the tinted glass blocks were created digitally by Cloud9. The home’s ramplike form required only five steps to link the level platform of the dining room with the living area.
Patterns for the tinted glass blocks were created digitally by Cloud9. The home’s ramplike form required only five steps to link the level platform of the dining room with the living area.
A good dose of inspiration from Luis Barragán turned a dark and beleaguered midcentury house into a family home for the ages. The paint colors chosen by the residents and architect Linda Taalman are American Cheese and Blushing Bride, both by Benjamin Moore, creating a tapestry of color and texture.
A good dose of inspiration from Luis Barragán turned a dark and beleaguered midcentury house into a family home for the ages. The paint colors chosen by the residents and architect Linda Taalman are American Cheese and Blushing Bride, both by Benjamin Moore, creating a tapestry of color and texture.