![One of the key design elements in this apartment is the inclusion of an entire wall that's filled with steel and wood shelving, and has pop of turquoise adding a colorful accent to the open plan interior.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-shelving-desk-home-office-180221-137-01.jpg)
Studio Novas Architecture has designed the renovation of a penthouse in Beer-sheva, Israel, that includes custom-designed elements throughout.
One of the key design elements in the apartment is the inclusion of an entire wall that’s filled with steel and wood shelving and has a pop of turquoise adding a colorful accent to the open-plan interior.
![One of the key design elements in this apartment is the inclusion of an entire wall that's filled with steel and wood shelving, and has pop of turquoise adding a colorful accent to the open plan interior.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-shelving-desk-home-office-living-room-180221-137-02.jpg)
Open to both the kitchen/dining room and the living room, the steel shelving unit has a wood shelf that extends to include space for a desk, making use of an awkward corner by the sliding doors that open to a balcony.
![Open to both the kitchen / dining room and the living room, the steel shelving unit has wood shelf that's designed as a desk, making use of an awkward corner by the sliding doors that open to a balcony.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-shelving-desk-home-office-180221-137-03.jpg)
In the living room, a wood slat accent wall made from walnut becomes the backdrop for the television
![In this modern living room, a wood slat accent wall made from walnut becomes the backdrop for the television](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-wood-accent-wall-living-room-180221-138-04.jpg)
Adjacent to the living room is an exposed concrete wall that’s decorated with a bold and colorful art piece.
![An exposed concrete wall decorated with a bold and colorful art piece.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-interior-design-piano-artwork-180221-138-05.jpg)
In the kitchen, minimalist hardware-free gray cabinets line the wall, while a wood niche is home to a coffee machine and open shelving. The kitchen peninsula incorporates a wood dining table, complementing the other wood elements found nearby.
![In this modern kitchen, minimalist hardware free gray cabinets line the wall, while a wood niche is home to a coffee machine and open shelving. The kitchen peninsula incorporates a wood dining table, complementing the other wood elements found nearby.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-kitchen-wood-dining-table-shelving-180221-138-06.jpg)
In the primary bedroom, light walls are contrasted by a black glass walk-in closet.
![In this primary bedroom, light walls are contrasted by a black glass walk-in closet.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-bedroom-with-walk-in-closet-180221-138-07.jpg)
The primary bedroom also has a make-up vanity area and an en-suite bathroom with a freestanding bathtub.
![A bedroom with a make-up vanity area and an en-suite bathroom with a freestanding bathtub.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-bathroom-freestanding-bathtub-180221-139-08.jpg)
![A modern bathroom with a wood vanity that includes a hint of yellow.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-bathroom-wood-vanity-180221-139-11.jpg)
In a kid’s bedroom, soft pops of yellow and blue brighten up neutral colored walls, while a separate playroom incorporates different shades of pink.
![In this kid's bedroom, soft pops of yellow and blue brighten up neutral colored walls.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-gray-yellow-kids-bedroom-180221-139-09.jpg)
![A modern playroom incorporates different shades of pink.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modenr-kids-playroom-180221-139-10.jpg)
In the guest bathroom, there’s a wood vanity with a simple yellow strip for a unique touch.
![In this guest bathroom, there's a wood vanity with a simple yellow strip for a unique touch.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-bathroom-wood-vanity-180221-139-12.jpg)