A Brooklyn row house

I seem to be finding lots of incredible renovations in New York lately. This Cobble Hill (Brooklyn) row house is a total dream, having undergone a serious makeover by architect Lorraine Bonaventura. Never mind how glorious this entire structure is, LOOK AT THOSE ORIGINAL WOOD FLOORS!!! YES!!! This row house for a busy family in Cobble Hill underwent a complete transformation over two years. Every system and surface was replaced, the structure stabilized and reinforced. The house was altered from a four family to a two family residence, a triplex with two terraces and a two bedroom apartment below. The clients are both designers and participated in design decisions throughout the process. Wherever possible, we used original materials: flooring, stair balusters and newel posts, supplementing them with vintage fixtures and antique mantels. These vintage materials contrast with an open, clean and modern space. (Photos: Houzz)

Comments

[Donald]

Do lazy families ever renovate their homes? Why is it always the busy families?

[Åsa. Gbg]

I love this post! Someone is actually living here, I just wish it was me!
Thank you for all your work, I love the blog, as sometimes I get appauled, sometimes blown away, but never bored!

[Lorraine Bonaventura]

Hi Kim,

Just stumbled onto this today.

Thanks for the compliments and the post!

Lorraine

Lorraine Bonaventura Architect
www.bonaventuraarchitect.com

[D Creative]

Everything is on its place. Lot of hard work and initiative needed for this kind of work in house.

[emmaemily]

Awesome! I love the flooring and stair balusters. Interior designing of this house is simply very nice. Looking forward to read more posts. Keep sharing!