Narrow brownstone living room

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Photograph by Devon Banks

This brownstone, the neighbor and twin sister of Putnam Townhouse, was a comprehensive gut renovation that involved recreating a large amount of period detail in a way that felt original to the house. The project included moving the kitchen to the rear of the parlor floor, two new bathrooms on the top floor, a new powder room on the parlor floor, and a full bathroom on the ground floor. A glass accordion door was added to the rear of the garden level, to connect with the garden.

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Designer Joan Enger of J. Patryce mixed old-world architectural details with modern furniture to update a Hoboken brownstone.

Detail-driven design by The Brownstone Boys elevates the historical elements of this renewed Carroll Gardens space

It’s been a while since I have posted a truly ooooooh-worthy interior design project on the blog. This Brooklyn brownstone had me swooning over every image. That library ceiling… And the kitchen colors with that exceptionally cool marble hood. It strikes just the right balance with cozy comfort and utter chicness. Sylvana Durrett, co-founder of... read more

Architect Sarah Jacoby uncovers the beauty in a timeworn home with moody interiors, a bevy of built-ins, and an unusual bedroom sink.

At home in Brooklyn, decorator Rodney Lawrence has amassed a treasure trove of curiosities.

Colour, pattern and some quirky finds have turned a long, narrow living room into a multifunctional space. Find out how this sitting room came to life for one family.