A new beginning… they say uncluttering your home unclutters your mind. Working closely alongside our clients, we developed a cohesive design concept with a refined look & feel tailored to the family’s upbeat, social nature. We rigorously prepared architectural and spatial plans for four floors of this 1903 historic brownstone, incorporating significant structural alterations, a new deck, and the opening of the garden level to the backyard. Throughout the project we acted as intermediary with contractors, facilitating clear communication and overseeing progress to ensure the renovation moved smoothly from start to finish.

11TH STREET, PARK SLOPE

Three yellow lemons placed on a white kitchen countertop with beige and green tiled wall in the background.

Type: Residential, built 1903

Services: Full Service Design

Reno Completion: 2026

Collaboration: First Sense Design

Contractor: Tumen Inc.

Location: Park Slope, Brooklyn NY

Kitchen design with white cabinets above and green lower cabinet, a white farmhouse sink, a metallic faucet, striped green, mauve, and beige tiled backsplash, two bottles, a towel with a plant on the left, and decorative jars on the right.
Ceiling light fixture with a circular, white, ribbed lampshade hanging from a decorative ceiling medallion with intricate patterns.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large white farmhouse sink, and a quartz countertop island. There is a window letting in natural light, and a small plant with yellow flowers on the counter. The backsplash features beige square tiles, and there is a gas stove partially visible in the foreground.
Interior view of a staircase with a wooden handrail, a white decorative wall, a hanging ceiling light, a door with frosted glass, and wooden flooring.

Working closely with the crew on site, our priority was honoring and preserving the home's memories that span decades long.

Brownstone renovation in Brooklyn. Living room with fireplace, large mirror, bookshelves, and a brown leather armchair.
A wooden bookshelf with a few books on it, a basket on the top shelf, and a small green plant on the right side, with a textured beige wall behind.
A Brownstone renovation in Brooklyn, New York. A built-in wall cabinet with blue doors and open wooden shelves, holding books, wicker baskets, a small plant, and a black vase, with a wooden desk and brown leather chair in the foreground.
A living room fireplace with ornate white mantel, black decorative insert, and fire screen. Above it is a large wooden-framed mirror, with two green candles in woven holders on the mantel. A patterned rug is in front, with hardwood flooring on both sides.
Wall-mounted gold bar shelf with liquor bottles and glassware, including wine glasses and tumblers, against a textured green wall, next to a decorative door with frosted glass and floral pattern.

Before, During & After

Interior view of a house staircase with a carpeted staircase, a small wooden table with items on it, and various bags and boxes on the floor near the wall.
Brownstone renovation. A hallway in a house under renovation, with plastic sheeting covering part of the area, masking tape on the floor, and a ladder visible in the background.
A long hallway with wooden floors and beige walls, featuring a staircase with dark wooden railings and white balusters on the right side, leading upstairs. At the end of the hall, there is a door with a glass window allowing natural light to illuminate the space.

Entry at Parlor Level

By extracting the existing powder room next to the main staircase, we allowed a direct path into the kitchen as well as allowing the home’s natural light to flow throughout the entire Parlor Floor.

A cluttered room with a bed featuring a black and white floral comforter, yellow walls, a closet with white doors, a window, and a door leading outside. There are various items scattered around, including a yellow storage bin, a fan, exercise equipment, and boxes.
Interior under construction with a large glass door leading outside, construction materials, tools, and packaging scattered on the floor, and unfinished walls.
An empty room with light wooden floors, white walls, large glass sliding doors, and a ceiling light fixture.

Garden Level Bedroom

Working with consultants, we designed the opening of the backroom specifically around a variety of furniture layouts. This room will be a flex space for the homeowners to enjoy in any form.

A view through an ornate white door frame into a room with green walls. Inside, there is a dining table with chairs, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds. The room has wood flooring and is decorated with framed pictures and various objects.
Interior of a room under renovation with decorative wall paneling and partially finished flooring, showing construction materials and tools.
Interior of a house under renovation, showing a partial wall with decorative molding, a doorway with framed panels, and construction debris on the floor.

Parlor Level

We reused existing elements, such as the original glass partition, in new ways to preserve the brownstone’s historic features while creating a new functional zone. Acting as a threshold between the parlor room and dining room, the new space serves as a bar area. The GC did an outstanding job dismounting and reinstalling the delicate fixtures in their new location.

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