Traditional Townhouse

Anglo-Italianate Brownstone

The owners of this mid-1800s Brooklyn Heights townhouse were committed to preserving its historic charm while updating the home. Throughout the house, we restored original detailing, including floors, doors, trim, and staircases whenever possible. We partnered with expert craftsmen to restore the skylight atop the main staircase.

Rear facade after renovation with a newly landscaped rear garden, patio, and new larger windows — A rear extension gave us space for a modern kitchen at the back of the home. A custom curved deck houses an outdoor dining area and sculptural stair leading to the outdoor garden.

Rear facade of a Brooklyn Heights townhome before our renovation — A rear extension gave us space for a modern kitchen at the back of the home. A custom curved deck houses an outdoor dining area and sculptural stair leading to the outdoor garden.

Original archway converted into the entrance to a wine cellar in a Brooklyn Heights home — In the cellar, an original arch became the entrance to a new wine room.

Original stone archway in the basement of a Brooklyn Heights home — In the cellar, an original arch became the entrance to a new wine room.

Attic of a Brooklyn Heights home with four windows, three skylights, a metal staircase leading to the roof, wood paneled ceiling and exposed brick walls. — Restoration was a primary goal throughout most of the home. The newly renovated attic, entirely clad with restored original and reclaimed wood, leads to a private roof deck accessible through a sliding skylight door.

Attic of a Brooklyn Heights home before our renovation with wide plank wood floors and exposed ceiling beams. — Restoration was a primary goal throughout most of the home. The newly renovated attic, entirely clad with restored original and reclaimed wood, leads to a private roof deck accessible through a sliding skylight door.

Kitchen with natural wood cabinetry, a skylight, and white marble countertops in a Brooklyn Heights townhome

Metal staircase leading to the roof deck in a Brooklyn Heights home

Sliding skylight leading to the attic in a Brooklyn Heights home

Kitchen with natural wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and white marble countertops in a Brooklyn Heights townhome

Upstairs hallway in a Brooklyn Heights home with a restored skylight, white walls, and dark wood floors

Rear garden of a Brooklyn Heights home with a staircase leading to the parlor-level deck

Roof deck with two chairs and Manhattan views in a Brooklyn Heights townhouse

Attic of a Brooklyn Heights home with skylights, a wood-burning fireplace, wood paneled ceiling and exposed brick walls.

Upstairs hallway in a Brooklyn Heights home with a restored skylight, white walls, and dark wood floors

Reusing and reclaiming materials was an important element of our designs throughout.

A bedroom in a Brooklyn Heights home with dark wood floors, wardrobe, and four-post bed

Staircase leading to the attic in a Brooklyn Heights home

Shower stall of a primary bathroom with natural wood vanity and dark green marble countertop

Collaborators

Fernando Santangelo
Flo's Gardens
Taffera Fine Building & Finishes

Photography

Peter Peirce

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