Contemporary Townhouse

Boerum Hill Townhouse Refresh

We were excited for the opportunity to return to this project after our original clients, with whom we lovingly gut renovated the home, turned it over to new owners. The new homeowners came to us enamored with the existing details but wanting to introduce some of their own personality throughout the home.

To allow more light into the entry vestibule while providing a level of privacy from the street, we modified the front doors, which were newly fabricated during the initial renovation, to accept fluted glass panels.

Light from the new glass flows through the vestibule and into the stair hall, and new vestibule doors improve acoustic and thermal performance while providing a slightly more formal entry.

We maintained the cabinetry design in the kitchen, including the comfortable, light-filled breakfast banquette located in the rear extension, and modified the color palette.

The original renovation introduced a number of arched openings. In the new renovation, we expanded upon this vocabulary throughout the house. Repeating curved motifs create interesting spatial relationships and a strong sense of connection across levels of the home.

The most notable introduction of the arched motif was the arch between the once isolated primary closet and the primary bedroom. Opening up and truly connecting the spaces made the closet a more integral dressing room, transforming the primary bedroom into a luxurious suite while bringing natural light much deeper into the home.

The addition of a second bathroom and ample storage were high priorities on the third floor, a designated space for the children.

By reducing the size of the central play area slightly and wrapping it in custom millwork, we were able to add a reading nook, toy and book storage, and tuck a bathroom and laundry closet where the larger laundry room used to be. The two new bathrooms now boast a cohesive material palette with terrazzo tile, blue hues, and natural wood accents.