BROWNSTONE RENOVATION FEATURED IN HOUSE BEAUTIFUL

I’m very excited to have this project featured in House Beautiful! The Brownstones in
Jersey City possess the same character and architectural detail as those in Brooklyn and Manhattan and are really so exciting to update and modernize! Here I helped my client
brighten up this beauty by adding warmth, color and texture. I kept the architectural details
intact and juxtaposed the old and new.

We made a lot of changes to this formal living room to create an elegant yet inviting space. Custom walnut cabinetry by Jamie Ladd of JTL Wood Work & Design in Red Hook, NY, adds drama and storage while drawing attention to the original fireplace, a focal point of the room. We lightened the room with pure white walls and crown molding then added a neutral floor covering and enveloping velvet sofas. The curvature and softness of the furnishings create a warm, yet fittingly formal area for conversation.

Our goal in the adjoining informal living room was to create a cozy space where the owners could kick back with their kids and put their feet up. We started by removing a set of towering, dated and dark shelving units, then brightened up the walls and added neutral furnishings and plush floor coverings. Duplicating the formal living room chandelier here, creates cohesiveness between adjoined rooms, while the optical effect of the infinity mirror adds to the relaxed, zen-like qualities of this less formal space.