This project renovates a four-story Victorian townhouse to make the home welcoming and suitable for the day-to-day needs of an active young family while incorporating the display of their extensive collection of drawings and paintings. The renovation combines modern and traditional sensibilities and utilizes the structure’s double-wide footprint and high ceilings to create a comfortable space that feels expansive but not cavernous. New floors are laid using oak planks with rooms painted in a subtle gray tone to complement the Old Master works of art. Color is introduced in the carpeting, drapes, and rich fabrics on the furniture.
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The upper living room is filled with light during the day, whereas the lower living room is used more frequently in the evening and for less formal gatherings. Antique marble mantels were installed at the fireplaces in both living rooms, serving as an elegant focal point in each space.
- Client:Private
- Location:New York, NY
- Date:1999
(Photography: Fritz von der Shulenberg)