![Kitchen with natural wood cabinetry, a white island and marble backsplash, restored historic crown molding, and three pink barstools at the island.](/assets/projects/columbia-heights-brownstone/kitchen-(1).jpg)
Contemporary Townhouse
Quiet & Contemporary Townhouse
![Living room with a white fireplace overlooking a double-height kitchen and large windows.](/assets/projects/quiet-and-contemporary/living-room-(3).jpg)
This project was the result of a creative collaboration between client, interior designer, architect, and builder. The result is an inviting, quiet, modern, and flowing home with a timeless design.
After
![Modern kitchen with white millwork, a white countertop, marble backsplash, and four black barstools.](/assets/projects/quiet-and-contemporary/kitchen-(1).jpg)
Before
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Nearly two decades ago, we completed a full-gut renovation of this townhouse. When the house was sold in 2020, its new owners reached out to us again.
We translated the warm, industrial-inspired finishes, complete with metal accents, exposed brick, and bright cherry, and turned them into a softer, serene version of contemporary design.
After
![Curved modern staircase landing with white plaster solid railing.](/assets/projects/quiet-and-contemporary/stair-(1).jpg)
Before
![A staircase with black metal center beam stringers, cherry handrails and risers, and black balusters sits in front of an exposed brick wall. A wood and black fabric loveseat sits under the staircase.](/assets/projects/quiet-and-contemporary/stair-(1)-before.jpg)
In our embodied carbon analysis, we realized the existing staircase, designed by us in the early 2000s, did not need replacing. A team of artisans carefully cased the staircase in plaster, completely changing the look and feel of the staircase in the space.
After
![View from the kitchen into the front of a townhouse, with a split level housing two separate living spaces.](/assets/projects/quiet-and-contemporary/kitchen-(2).jpg)
Before
![Double height space with a large grey fireplace and living room on the upper floor. The spaces are divided by dark metal balisters with wood handrails.](/assets/projects/quiet-and-contemporary/kitchen-(2)-before.jpg)
We focused on perfecting, rather than overhauling, the home's layout. Keeping the split-level entertainment space maintained the connection between the kitchen and living rooms, while updated finishes brought a renewed sense of cohesion to the relationship between levels.
![Living room with a black credenza, grey settee, and white curtains.](/assets/projects/quiet-and-contemporary/living-room-(2).jpg)
Note from the Architect
This Carroll Gardens townhouse was the result of a fun collaboration between the clients, Nune, and BIA. The resulting serene environment allows natural light to pour through spaces, which seamlessly blend together from floor to floor.
![Weathered mirror in an entryway reflects a wood-floored plaster staircase.](/assets/projects/quiet-and-contemporary/hallway.jpg)
![Vanity with a black mirror, statute, and wicker stool with a vase of flowers.](/assets/projects/quiet-and-contemporary/primary-bath-(3).jpg)
![Bedroom with a wood bedframe and grey comforter. In the corner of the room, there's a matching chair and ottoman upholstered in light grey fabric. Through the open door, there is a primary bathroom with black fixtures, white walls and floors, and white cabinetry.](/assets/projects/quiet-and-contemporary/primary-bed-(1).jpg)
![Custom closet doors next to a window with floor-to-ceiling curtains and a vase of flowers on the windowsill.](/assets/projects/quiet-and-contemporary/primary-bed-(2).jpg)
![Grey marble vanity with black faucet, towel rack, and mirror and a vase of flowers.](/assets/projects/quiet-and-contemporary/powder-room.jpg)
![Tan cloth-covered dining room chair in front of a marble dining table.](/assets/projects/quiet-and-contemporary/dining-room.jpg)
![Modern, plaster white curved staircase.](/assets/projects/quiet-and-contemporary/stair-(2).jpg)
![Shower in a primary bath with a glass door, black fixtures, cream counters, and white walls and floors.](/assets/projects/quiet-and-contemporary/primary-bath-(2).jpg)
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