Bob Vila shows a before-and-after demolition view of the kitchen and main living areas of the Miami Beach condo. Bob walks us through the open, loft-like space of the condo now that walls, cabinets, and finishes have been removed. Bob also looks at the former kitchen with its close walls, wallpaper, and dark cabinets. He looks back at the mural-covered wall that previously divided the living spaces and shows the open space that has taken its place. To complete the clean, open look of the updated condo, Bob outlines how the popcorn ceiling is scraped, cleaned, and skim-coated in preparation for a finish coat that will give it a light, modern look.

The renovations to the Miami condo are complete. Bob is joined by architect Michael Pierce as he goes through the apartment to look at design details that have made the remodel a success. They discuss the 1960s layout that was removed, the space that was opened up, and the clean, sleek lines that are now in place. Light enters the apartment and penetrates to the interior since the popcorn ceilings, dark capeting, and dividing walls have been removed. The circle dining area serves as design focus for the apartment, with a flexible circle of track lighting above it from MSK Illuminations in New York. The pendant fixture serves to anchor the space, while the chrome-look edging of the counters carries the sense of light throughout the dining, kitchen, and bar areas.

Bob Vila and project architect Michael Pierce brainstorm ideas for this small condo with a great view of Biscayne Bay. The condo, a collection of closets and closed spaces, is a pearl in the oyster, just waiting to be opened up. The interior is dark because of the closed space and the navy carpeting that absorbs rather than reflects the light that enters. Pierce suggests bringing the outside in and creating an open loft appearance if the tenant board allows. He also advises flattening the popcorn ceiling to make it smooth like the roof of the balcony so it will reflect more light. Pierce's outlook for this small space is a theme of light and views.