The formal living area in this Brooklyn brownstone once had an awful marble fireplace surround that didn't properly reflect the home's provenance. Sheetrock was peeled back to reveal the exposed brick chimney, we sourced a new mantel with dental molding from architectural salvage, and completed the surround with green marble tiles in an offset pattern. The chairs are Mid-Century Modern style and the love seat is custom-made in gray leather. Custom bookshelves and lower storage cabinets were also installed, overseen by antiqued-brass picture lights.

Ph. Simone Cappelletti

Photo: Margot Hartford © 2018 Houzz

Der großzügige Wohnbereich beherbergt einen großen selbstgebauten Esstisch mit vielen unterschiedlichen Stühlen, wo Freunde und Familie oder auch mal eine ganze Kitagruppe Platz finden. Doch das Herzstück ist das graue Samtsofa mit Schlaffunktion ... Dort macht es sich die ganze Familie gerne gemeinsam gemütlich - es werden Bücher vorgelesen oder an verregneten Wochenenden Filmnachmittage veranstaltet. Am Abend dient es den jungen Eltern als Ruhezone.

Pete Helme Photography

Francesca Giovanelli Birr

Jours & Nuits © 2018 Houzz

This was a dream project! The clients purchased this 1880s home and wanted to renovate it for their family to live in. It was a true labor of love, and their commitment to getting the details right was admirable. We rehabilitated doors and windows and flooring wherever we could, we milled trim work to match existing and carved our own door rosettes to ensure the historic details were beautifully carried through. Every finish was made with consideration of wanting a home that would feel historic with integrity, yet would also function for the family and extend into the future as long possible. We were not interested in what is popular or trendy but rather wanted to honor what was right for the home.

Simon Maxwell

Jürgen Eheim