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Traditionally, penthouses are apartments that are on the top floor, or near the top, of an apartment building or other structure. Typically, penthouses are distinguished by their magnificent view and luxury amenities.
Penthouses originated in the 1920s, because in New York City, demand for luxury urban living space was on the rise during the economic boom, so building vertically became much more popular to maximize space utility.

Today, penthouses tend to incorporate modern architecture and design, and although the definition has widened to include more loft-like and setback structures, penthouses are still highly desired by the affluent. Of course, the price of penthouses is quite steep and even using mortgage calculators reveals the average monthly rent to be quite high, but the luxury of these designs is worth it for those who can afford it.

Of course, even if you can’t afford them, for fans of interior and exterior design, penthouses are always great for inspiration. The luxury stylings, combined with magnificent view and layout, lead to the possiblity for elegant and sleek design..

Here’s 30 stunning penthouse homes from around the world.

Dream Home: Luxury Penthouse by Saota and Okha Interiors

Chic or Tacky Vegas Penthouse

Tribeca Penthouse, Estate of the Day By Deidre Woollard

Penthouse in Rio By buysellhomes

Penthouse By DograExposures

Beach Republic – Two Bedroom Penthouse with Sky Pool From BeachRepublic

Beach Republic – One Bedroom Penthouse with Sky Pool From BeachRepublic

The Penthouse – Daylesford, Victoria By bendyclickr

Drift Cronulla Penthouse By Beach & Bay Realty, Cronulla

Drift Cronulla Penthouse from Beach & Bay Realty, Cronulla

Solar Decathlon penthouse Designed by University of Tennessee

Stunning Penthouse in Vancouver by Feenstra Architecture

Alicia Keysí Manhattan Penthouse

beautiful penthouse apartment by stanic harding

Beautiful Penthouse Interior in Soho by Architeam

Kitchen picture of Penthouse at the42 WaterLoo

Fairmont Pacific Rim Penthouse

Thomas Moulton’s Modern Penthouse

Delightful Penthouse in Stockholm

Lovely Penthouse with Expansive Views

Duplex Penthouse with Spectacular Roof-Top Swimming Pool

Lake Shore Tower Penthouse interior by imredubai

Quiet Nights at Las Mananitas Penthouse By demeuretravel

Penthouse in Port Colom By vihrogone

Amazing Blue Light Effect Penthouse by Mark Tracy in Las Vegas Beautiful Living Room

Breathtaking Rooftop Penthouse in London

Charming and Amazing Beautiful Penthouse Design with Best Finishing and Furniture

Beautiful Penthouse Loft in Seattle

Midtown Penthouse

Amazing Living Room for Luxury Penthouse