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This 1890s townhouse was reconfigured and restored to meet the requirements of contemporary living. Central air, ductwork, new plumbing, and structural interventions were carefully inserted behind existing woodwork and details. The kitchen was relocated to the parlor level, and two window openings were enlarged into doors, connecting it to a new deck and rear yard. Over the course of eight months, the interior woodwork and floors were stripped and repaired, while the front and rear facades, along with the stoop, were restored. Careful attention was given to blending new materials and millwork with the historic character of the house.
Brooklyn
4500 SF
The Brownstone Boys
Mikel Welch
Jessica Davis
The restored woodwork is what makes this house truly remarkable. The owner went to great lengths to research what his crumbling fretwork may have originally looked like, and had artisans in the Navy Yard recreate the missing sections. The stair was reconfigured back to its original orientation, and all the woodwork was stripped and restored. Embossed wallpaper adds a layer of texture.
The kitchen is set within existing woodwork and behind original doors. These original details were carefully preserved while seamlessly integrating new cabinetry, blending old with new.
The island is the focal point of the kitchen. We designed it with legs to create the impression of a freestanding workstation, adding a sense of lightness to balance its substantial size.
The legs showcase a modern interpretation of the turned profiles seen throughout the house, while the marble countertop elegantly traces these profiles around its permiter, adding a whimsical touch.
We had the pleasure of debuting our chandelier, the Cane Cluster, in this kitchen. The Cane Cluster complements the historic character in a minimalist manner.
A moody back kitchen houses the refrigerator and dishwasher. The space serves as a secondary kitchen where inevitable messiness can be tucked away. It also serves as a pathway to a discreet powder room, featuring a small but dramatic marble sink.
The primary bedroom has ample room for seating areas, and an ensuite walk-in closet, bathroom, and toilet room. Doors and casings were repurposed from other parts of the house, and sourced from local Brooklyn salvage yards.
