In this four-story 1850s brownstone designed for a fashion designer, an art consultant, and their children, we were most concerned with the way the space and interiors felt. The result is a bohemian home that is equal parts monumental and tactile, and wholly reflective of the creative family who lives there. Select restored elements, such as the delicate crown molding in the parlor, play against clean plastered walls. Rooms were envisioned to feel like tableaux for the couple’s enviable collection of art and textiles. Impactful and modern interventions are rendered with exquisite materials and delicate detailing, such as the thin proportions of the railings and posts inside and out, an oversized island clad in expressive stone, a family room with an elevated hearth that turns into a bench, and a travertine-clad master bath with custom tub.
Throughout the home, connections between outside and inside are forged at every turn to honor the owners' love of flowers and nature. A minimalist, elliptical skylight seems to float over the staircase, and creates an immersive feeling of daylight. The patio brickwork is echoed in the garden-floor fireplace, and a plant-filled solarium connects the garden with the kitchen.
Design Team
Elizabeth Roberts
Elliot Meier
The Result
A warm, personalized home that is a true reflection of the owners’ sensibilities. An exquisite balance is struck between bold architectural moves and delicate proportions.
Architecture | Interiors | Objects
