This Greek Revival row house in Boerum Hill was previously owned by a local architect who renovated it several times, including the addition of a two-story steel and glass extension at the rear. The new owners came to us seeking to restore the house and its original formality, while adapting it to the modern needs of a family of five. The detailing of the 25 x 36 foot structure had been lost and required some sleuthing into the history of Greek Revival style in historic Brooklyn neighborhoods. In addition to completely re-framing the interior, the house also required a new south-facing brick façade due to significant deterioration. The modern extension was replaced with a more traditionally detailed wood and copper- clad bay, still open to natural light and the garden view without sacrificing comfort. The kitchen was relocated from the first floor to the garden level with an adjacent formal dining room. Both rooms were enlarged from their previous iterations to accommodate weekly dinners with extended family. The kitchen includes a home office and breakfast nook that doubles as a homework station. The cellar level was further excavated to accommodate finished storage space and a playroom where activity can be monitored from the kitchen workspaces. The parlor floor is now reserved for entertaining. New pocket doors can be closed to separate the formal front parlor from the more relaxed back portion, where the family plays games or watches TV together. At the end of the hall, a powder room with brass details, and a luxe bar with antique mirrored backsplash and stone tile flooring, leads to the deck and direct garden access. Because of the property width, the house is able to provide ample space for the interior program within a shorter footprint. This allows the garden to remain expansive, with a small lawn for play, an outdoor food preparation area with a cast-in-place concrete bench, and a place for entertaining towards the rear. The newly designed landscaping will continue to develop, further enhancing the yard’s feeling of escape, and filling-in the views from the kitchen and back parlor above. A less visible, but equally as conscious, addition is a rooftop PV solar array that provides nearly 100% of the daily electrical usage, with the exception of the AC system on hot summer days. The well-appointed interiors connect the traditional backdrop of the home to a youthful take on classic design and functionality. The materials are elegant without being precious, accommodating a young, growing family. Unique colors and patterns provide a feeling of luxury while inviting inhabitants and guests to relax and enjoy this classic Brooklyn brownstone. This project won runner-up in the architecture category for the 2017 NYC&G Innovation in Design Awards and was featured in The American House: 100 Contemporary Homes. Photography by Francis Dzikowski / OTTO

他の地域にある広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (石材の暖炉まわり、テレビなし、白い壁、カーペット敷き、標準型暖炉、ベージュの床) の写真

ニューヨークにある広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、テレビなし、ベージュの床) の写真

Dans ce beau salon parisien, nous avons restauré le parquet existant en pose chevron, repris l'ensemble de l'électricité et des peintures après enduit.

デトロイトにある広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (ベージュの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、テレビなし、ベージュの床) の写真

マイアミにある広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (青い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、タイルの暖炉まわり、ベージュの床、テレビなし) の写真

他の地域にある広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (ベージュの壁、コンクリートの床、暖炉なし、テレビなし、ベージュの床) の写真

オースティンにある広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、テレビなし、ベージュの床) の写真

他の地域にある広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (グレーの壁、カーペット敷き、暖炉なし、テレビなし、ベージュの床) の写真

This formal living room was created by punctuating layers of deep blues and airy seafoam greens with bright goldenrod accents. Clean lines were combined with rustic textures to maintain a consistent feel with the rest of the home. The sofa, chairs, bench and shutters were customized for this particular space. New accessories were mixed in with some of the homeowner's most treasured trinkets.

カルガリーにあるお手頃価格の広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (グレーの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、横長型暖炉、タイルの暖炉まわり、テレビなし、ベージュの床) の写真

Empire Painting transformed this open-concept living room, family room, and kitchen with beige wall and ceiling paint as well as refinished white cabinets with a gorgeous forest green kitchen island accent.

マイアミにあるお手頃価格の広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (グレーの壁、大理石の床、暖炉なし、テレビなし、ベージュの床) の写真

The living room has, for the most part, a neutral pallet with bright orange and red accent colors to add interest and variation to the space. A Phillip Jeffries wallpaper creates a textural canvas for the showcased art. Custom chairs are upholstered in a combination of cashmere and hair-on-hide. Abstract by Robert Kelly Photograph by Danielle Nelson Mourning. Photographer: Christoper Stark

It was a pleasure to help this single dad transform a previous French Country motif into a Handsome Space with Masculine Vibe. The homeowner loves the blues you find in the Caribbean so we used those as accent colors throughout the rooms. Entry We painted the walls Sherwin Williams’ Latte (SW6108) to add warmth. We accessorized the homeowner’s beautiful burl wood cabinet with vibrant artwork and whimsical Chinese horses. I always recommend task lighting in a Foyer, if possible, and the rectangular lamp shade is the perfect shape to fit on the small end of the cabinet. Powder Room I adore the Candace Olson wallpaper we used in the Powder Room. The blocks look like sections of wood. It works great with the existing granite. Other examples of wallpaper here and here. Great Room We touched every surface in this Great Room from painting the walls Nomadic Desert (SW6107) to painting the ceiling Double Latte (SW9108) to make the room feel cozier to replacing the carpet with this transitional style with striated pattern to painting the white built-ins. Furniture placement was a real challenge because the grand piano needed to stay without blocking the traffic flow through the space. The homeowner also wanted us to incorporate his chess table and chairs. We centered a small seating area in front of the fireplace utilizing two oversized club chairs and an upholstered ottoman with a wood tray that slides. The wood bases on the chairs helps their size not overpower the room. The velvet ottoman fabric with navy, azure, and teal blues is a showstopper. We used the homeowner’s wonderful collection of unique puzzle boxes to accessorize the built-ins. We just added some pops of blues, greens and silver. The homeowner loves sculptural objects so the nickel twig wall decor was the perfect focal point above the mantle. We opted not to add anything to the mantle so it would not distract from the art piece. We added decorative drapery panels installed on short rods between each set of doors. The homeowner was open to this abstract floral pattern in greens and blues! We reupholstered the cushions for the chess table chairs in a fun geometric fabric that coordinates with the panel fabric. The homeowner does not use this set of doors to access the deck so we were able to position the table directly in front of them. Kelly Sisler of Kelly Faux Creations worked her magic on the built-ins. We used Sherwin Williams’ Mega Greige (SW7031) as the base and then applied a heavy bronze glaze. It completely transformed the Great Room. Other examples of painting built-ins here and here. We hoped you enjoyed this Handsome Space with Masculine Vibe. It was quite a transformation!

モスクワにある高級な広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (ベージュの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、テレビなし、ベージュの床) の写真

ロサンゼルスにある高級な広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (ベージュの壁、カーペット敷き、暖炉なし、テレビなし、ベージュの床) の写真

カルガリーにある高級な広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (白い壁、無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、レンガの暖炉まわり、テレビなし、ベージュの床) の写真

A pair of bespoke skirted ottomans beneath a glass and metal console on the opposite side of the fireplace can be pressed into service when additional seating is needed. Large coral themed art completes the fireplace focal wall.