When Christiane Mitchell decided to decorate her Ballston condo, she sort of knew what she wanted, but lacked the know-how to pull it all together. So she hired interior designer Charles C. Almonte , who helped her transform her boxy Ballston condo into a sophisticated city home.

“She wanted the space to be cozy, comfortable and elegant, but not too fussy,” said Almonte. “She needed help in creating a furniture plan that didn’t feel like the typical condo open space layout.”

The condo is located in a newer high-rise building on North Quincy, near the Ballston Metro station. Like most high-rise condos, the floor plan was plain and lacked character. By mixing traditional and transitional pieces, Almonte created depth and interest similar to larger rooms found in single-family homes. He also managed to give the space a femanine touch without making it too girlie.